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Halls of residence hit by cost of living: report
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Halls of residence hit by cost of living: report
Cost-of-living issues and population demographics have led to a drop in people attending University of Otago halls of residence.
Matthew Littlewood
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Rate rises to fund public transport opposed
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Rate rises to fund public transport opposed
Ratepayers in Lake Hāwea and Wānaka say they should not be picking up the bill for solutions to Queenstown’s traffic "chaos".
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80% of uni waste going to landfill
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Concern as 80% of uni waste going to landfill amid sustainability bid
More than 80% of waste at the University of Otago goes straight to landfill, as the institution looks to firm up its sustainability credentials.
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Scams more sophisticated: Age Concern
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Scams more sophisticated: Age Concern
Cyber scammers are getting more sophisticated as older people become more digitally savvy, Age Concern says.
No-one held to account after 'needless death'
Fiancee of man who died after Covid vaccine dismayed no-one held to account
The fiancee of a South Island man who died from complications associated with the Covid-19 vaccine is disappointed no-one will be held to account for his "needless death".
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New Caledonia plight ‘distressing’
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New Caledonia plight ‘distressing’
Dunedin travel agents believe it could be at least another three months before events settle enough for it to be suitable to travel to New Caledonia.
Dismay no-one held to account for fiance's death
Dismay no-one held to account for fiance's death
The fiancee of a Dunedin man who died from complications associated with the Covid-19 vaccine is disappointed no-one will be held to account for his "needless death".
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Mouse 'planted as malicious act'
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Mouse 'planted as malicious act'
A major supplier of eggs to supermarkets is suggesting a mouse was planted in the supply room as a "malicious act" by an employee.
Standing up to bullying ‘about being brave’
Standing up to bullying ‘about being brave’
Dunedin schools’ approach to bullying must change with the times, a school principal says.
Poet ‘surprised, overwhelmed’ by book award
Poet ‘surprised, overwhelmed’ by book award
When Dunedin-based Dr Megan Kitching started writing poems, she never thought they would be heard beyond her friends and family.
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Music group raises ‘lack of connection’
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Music group raises ‘lack of connection’
A group advocating for more opportunities for live music in Dunedin say the fact the stadium’s boss now spends much of his time in Australia speaks to the "disconnect" of the organisation.
Grad’s advice: ‘If I can do it, you can do it too’
Grad’s advice: ‘If I can do it, you can do it too’
Ilisapeti (Betty) Feiloaki Feiloakitohi never thought she would get a second chance at the University of Otago.
Cables chewed but candid camera captures kākā charisma
Cables chewed but candid camera captures kākā charisma
Kākā at Orokonui Ecosanctuary-Te Korowai o Mihiwaka will be strutting their stuff on the cameras 24/7 thanks to a new initiative.
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Life’s a warm beach in a portable sauna
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Life’s a warm beach in a portable sauna
If you want to relive summer at the beach this winter, then Josiah Lilburne has the product for you.
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Otago Uni trust donations plummet
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Otago Uni trust donations plummet
Donations to the University of Otago’s Foundation Trust have dropped significantly, but it has denied any link to its financial troubles and high-profile rebrand.
Calling all inventors — your place awaits
Calling all inventors — your place awaits
A Dunedin start-up hub is hoping to encourage more inventors and dreamers with the creation of a new laboratory.
UN conference food for thought
UN conference food for thought
A United Nations conference provided plenty of food for thought for University of Otago postgraduate student Ioanna Katiforis.
Kmart sign goes up, open date unknown
Kmart sign goes up, open date unknown
It is a sign of progress for the new Kmart store in South Dunedin, but an opening date remains under wraps.
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Deaths of tītī not caused by avian flu
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Deaths of tītī not caused by avian flu
Avian flu has been ruled out as the cause of tens of thousands of tītī dying on Stewart Island/Rakiura over the past month.
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Enrolment drop hits university in pocket
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Enrolment drop hits university in pocket
The University of Otago’s financial woes continue, as lower student numbers continue to eat away at the institution's operating budget.