Matthew Littlewood

Nearly 10 years ago, Pukehiki Church Trust member Derrick Railton thought all the small historic community church needed was a new coat of paint and some new weatherboards.

The University of Otago is refusing to say whether it is considering breaking with tradition and appointing someone outside the academic world as vice-chancellor.

Ratepayers will not be "on the hook" for the recovery of a sunken boat, as the Otago Regional Council says it is likely to seek costs from the owner.

A local pharmacist is reporting Covid anti-viral packs going out the door as active case numbers climb in the region.

The University of Otago has almost achieved its target of making $25 million in savings this year, but acknowledges its biggest cut is likely to be a one-off.

Seven more jobs are set to go at the University of Otago as the School of Computing joins the list of departments affected by the ongoing restructuring at the academic institution.

Staff are "surprised and confused" Te Pūkenga is forging ahead with another restructure just before Christmas.

The Tertiary Education Union is worried the incoming government will bring in "disruptive" reform to an already embattled vocational education sector.

Foreign buyers have already expressed an interest in high-value Queenstown property, as the new government looks to make changes to ownership rules.

An Otago mayor says the upcoming costs of the Water Services Reform could lead to "catastrophic rate increases" and the change in government does not mean the issue is going away any time soon.

Dunedin will not have an MP in government for the first time in nearly 24 years, but the mayor is confident the city will still get a fair hearing.