Present shared through exhibition
Present shared through exhibition
There is a reason why Tanea Paterson failed to give her mother a Christmas present last year.
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Archaeology professor honoured by Australia
Archaeology professor honoured by Australia
Could this be a subtle reminder from the Australian Government that Prof Glenn Summerhayes is definitely an Australian?
Newly discovered NZ frog named after late researcher
Newly discovered NZ frog named after late researcher
For some, the thought of frog’s legs is unappetising.
Array of textiles from overseas on display
Array of textiles from overseas on display
Fans of textile arts are weaving around each other to get a good view of Otago Museum’s latest exhibition.
Petrol prices worsen financial struggles
Petrol prices worsen financial struggles
Fuel prices have reached more than $2.50 for a litre of 91, adding to the financial struggles of many New Zealanders in the wake of Covid-19 restrictions.
Inoculation rate lagging in rural areas
Inoculation rate lagging in rural areas
Rural areas of New Zealand are falling behind when it comes to Covid-19 vaccination rates.
AI managing university energy use
AI managing university energy use
In a bid to reduce building energy-related costs by 16%, the University of Otago has become the first university in the country to incorporate an artificial intelligence building analytics system...
Stepping up to lead school ‘like learning to walk again’
Stepping up to lead school ‘like learning to walk again’
For the first time since she was a toddler, sport and exercise sciences Associate Prof Elaine Hargreaves has found herself looking for her feet again.
Vaccine mandate 'a safeguard for students, staff'
Vaccine mandate 'a safeguard for students, staff'
Otago's education and health sectors have been left with major questions if staff refuse to get jabbed following the government making it mandatory for those in the sectors to get a Covid vaccination or face losing their jobs.
New Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre officially opened
New Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre officially opened
Historical items from the first settled site in Otago will remain on public view, following the official opening of the new Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre.
Volunteering with children fun: award winner
Volunteering with children fun: award winner
Few things are better than getting an award for having fun.
From Christchurch with steam
From Christchurch with steam
Observing a 1910 Stanley model 71 steam car generally comes with a warning for the unwitting.
Spring storm likely to bring rain and gales
Spring storm likely to bring rain and gales
A significant spring storm is expected to hit the southern region early next week, bringing heavy rain and possibly some snow.
Late Ngai Tahu leader immortalised in sky
Late Ngai Tahu leader immortalised in sky
An asteroid named after the late Tahu Potiki is now on a list of objects being watched by Nasa.
Name suppression for accused, victim after body found
Name suppression for accused, victim after body found
A 43-year-old woman charged with murder after a body was found in Glenleith yesterday has been remanded in custody and granted interim name suppression this morning.
‘Pride and joy’ ploughs ahead
‘Pride and joy’ ploughs ahead
Thomas Sime reckons every clod has a silver lining
Heavy rain, snow possible as spring storm bears down
Heavy rain, snow possible as spring storm bears down
A significant spring storm is expected to hit the southern region early next week, bringing heavy rain and possibly some snow.
Study of brain rhythm provides anxiety breakthrough
Study of brain rhythm provides anxiety breakthrough
The discovery of a new brain signal in people with anxiety disorders is expected to help develop new diagnostic tests and faster treatments which are less "hit-and-miss".
Changeable weather ‘typical of spring’
Changeable weather ‘typical of spring’
September was a patchwork of wet, dry, cold, warm, windy and calm weather for Otago and Southland.
Contest winners follow their own pitch
Contest winners follow their own pitch
Winning prize money can often send a business competition winner’s conscience into a spin.