Lack of mud for finals does nothing to stop competitive drive
Lack of mud for finals does nothing to stop competitive drive
Whether you fancy a mud face mask for glowing skin, or just some freckles, grass karting is the place to get it for free.
John Lewis
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Winds ruin last visit but season a success
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Winds ruin last visit but season a success
High winds prevented the last cruise ship from bringing hundreds more people to Dunedin, but the city has celebrated a season that was "much stronger than anyone ever expected".
Crucifixion relevant today, Christians say
Crucifixion relevant today, Christians say
With all the hurt and suffering in the world, the crucifixion of Christ is just as relevant today as it was more than 2000 years ago, Christians say.
International lawyer, Otago alumnus given honorary LLD
International lawyer, Otago alumnus given honorary LLD
United Nations and top Canadian lawyer Prof Don McRae is returning to his alma mater in Dunedin next week, to receive an honorary doctor of laws from the University of Otago.
Highlanders hide from fans during special Easter hunt
Highlanders hide from fans during special Easter hunt
Daniel Lienert-Brown has never felt more like an egg than he did yesterday.
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Navigationally challenged hoiho rescued, transferred to reserve
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Navigationally challenged hoiho rescued, transferred to reserve
One of these things is not where it should be.
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‘Warmish’ start to Easter, followed by bouts of rain
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‘Warmish’ start to Easter, followed by bouts of rain
Rather than putting all your eggs in one basket this Easter, you have a choice of two - possibly even three.
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University releases logo spend clues
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University releases logo spend clues
The University of Otago has given a vague breakdown of where it has spent $670,000 for its new logo concept, citing concerns over commercial sensitivity.
Severe gales, heavy rain for South
Severe gales, heavy rain for South
Southern residents are being urged to batten down the hatches later today.
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Cooler winter if El Nino arrives: Niwa
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Cooler winter if El Nino arrives: Niwa
Beware, southerners - New Zealand’s weather watchdog says this winter could have a sharper bite than usual.
'Miracle bird' back in air after critically ill
'Miracle bird' back in air after critically ill
A northern royal albatross is back in the air after being grounded in a critical condition at Dunedin's Wildlife Hospital for the past month.
HIV diagnosed late for 40%
HIV diagnosed late for 40%
Despite a decline in the number of people being diagnosed with HIV in New Zealand, University of Otago researchers are concerned more than 40% of those diagnosed between 2011 and 2020 were...
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App launched to help reduce falls by elderly
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App launched to help reduce falls by elderly
Every year, one in three New Zealanders aged over 65 is injured in a fall.
Scientists explore nature of massive algal bloom
Scientists explore nature of massive algal bloom
A massive phytoplankton bloom in the South Pacific may help scientists predict the impact of warming ocean temperatures in the future.
Break prompts urged
Break prompts urged
Researchers have called for online streaming services to consider building regular prompts into their applications, encouraging people to interrupt long periods of sitting with short activity breaks.
Odour ‘extends’ mice lifespan
Odour ‘extends’ mice lifespan
While body odour can cause people to screw their face up, it turns out it can also cause weight loss and extend life.
Poet laureate marks ‘state of the nation’
Poet laureate marks ‘state of the nation’
With bated breath, Dunedin poetry fans waited patiently to get their hands on a copy of David Eggleton’s latest book.
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‘The people of Dunedin need to get behind this campaign’
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‘The people of Dunedin need to get behind this campaign’
Raewyn Nyhof has never felt more disenfranchised.
Volunteer’s research a ‘final legacy’
Volunteer’s research a ‘final legacy’
"Remarkable" new DNA research by Christchurch geneticist Andrew Bagshaw has been published posthumously, just weeks after he was killed while volunteering as an aid worker in Ukraine.
Volunteer’s research a ‘final legacy’
Volunteer’s research a ‘final legacy’
"Remarkable" new DNA research by the late Dr Andrew Bagshaw has been published posthumously, just weeks after he was killed while volunteering as an aid worker in Ukraine.