Tradition of memorable music
Tradition of memorable music during O-Week continues
Jono Edwards looks back at the soundtracks of Orientation.
Jono Edwards
Claim speaking rights infringed
Claim speaking rights infringed
Councillors say a ''fundamental right of speech'' has been infringed after the ORC's chairman denied the Maritime Union a chance to state its case regarding a building dispute.
Rise, fall, reprise of toga party
As the University of Otago celebrates 150 years, Jono Edwards revisits the sights and sounds of Orientations past.
O-Week's evolution
The evolution of O-Week
As the University of Otago celebrates 150 years, Jono Edwards revisits the sights and sounds of Orientations past.
Mice study suggests link between obesity, autism
Mice study suggests link between obesity, autism
Babies born to obese mothers may have increased risk of developing autism, a University of Otago associate professor says.
North Dunedin getting set for students' return
North Dunedin getting set for students' return
The atmosphere is building in North Dunedin as Orientation begins.
Young participants in good company
Young participants in good company
Adults and children launch forward after the starting gun at the Stride, Ride and Slide children's multisport event at Logan Park yesterday.
Would-be dog rescuers swept down river
Would-be dog rescuers swept down river
Two men were swept 1km down the Kawarau River and stranded on a bank after jumping in after a dog yesterday.
Drivers flee two crashes in Dunedin
Drivers flee two crashes in Dunedin
One car rolled and another snapped a power pole, but two Dunedin crashes at the weekend had one thing in common - the driver fled the scene.
Two men rescued after trying to save dog
Two men rescued after trying to save dog
Two men who were swept away on the Kawarau River while trying to save their dog have been rescued this evening.
Mountain biker critical after fall near Cromwell
Mountain biker critical after fall near Cromwell
A mountain biker has been flown to hospital with critical injuries after a fall near Cromwell today.
Driver flees after car rolls in Kenmure Rd
Driver flees after car rolls in Kenmure Rd
A driver fled after their car rolled and crashed into several parked vehicles in Dunedin this morning.
ORC wall of silence on directors leaving
ORC wall of silence on directors leaving
The Otago Regional Council is refusing to release documents relating to two directors who left the organisation last year.
More to Elton John show than hits
More to Elton John show than hits
Fans will see two Elton Johns when he takes to the Dunedin stage next year, both the storyteller and the hit maker, his bandmate says.
Boom, it’s leaking, clean it up
Boom, it’s leaking, clean it up
Otago Regional Council environmental officer Kirk Robertson surveys a test oil spill cleanup scenario at Steamer Basin, Dunedin, yesterday.
Kakapo chicks being reared at wildlife hospital
Kakapo chicks being reared at wildlife hospital
Five of one of New Zealand's rarest bird species are being raised in Dunedin to relieve pressure during their largest breeding season since recovery efforts began.
Collars corral cattle
Collars corral cattle
Farm fences could be history as an Otago farm tests some cattle collars with a difference.
Still waiting — long road to marine protection area
Still waiting — long road to marine protection area
It seems there is still far to travel on the long road to marine protection on the southeast coast of New Zealand. Reporter Jono Edwards takes a look at where we are on the journey and how we got...
Room rate up 748% for concert nights
Room rate up 748% for concert nights
Fairfield accommodation operating without a resource consent is charging up to 748% its usual rates the nights of Dunedin stadium concerts.
Colleague keeps tradies trim on the job
Colleague keeps tradies trim on the job
The interior is not the only thing at Hayward College getting a spruce-up, as a contractor gives colleague’s beards and locks much-needed trims.