John Gibb

Geologists have begun the first in-depth scientific study of the Hyde Fault, and its potential to cause significant earthquake damage to Dunedin's unreinforced masonry buildings.

University of Otago researcher Dr Lynnette Jones is keen to see a gymnasium added to the planned new Dunedin Hospital complex, because of the big health benefits for patients arising from physical...

High-needs patients with multiple social disadvantages need better access to primary health care, a study shows.

Former All Black captain and business leader David Kirk is optimistic about Dunedin's future as a top regional city, and says "liveability'' is a key factor.

ACC'S proposed navigation service is a "step in the right direction'' but more resources are needed, if the corporation is to restore its public credibility, ACC campaigner Denise Powell says.

Visiting American researcher Ben Nicholson says a rare 19th-century flintlock revolving rifle held at the Otago Museum has high historical significance.

Policymakers and planners should include accessible green spaces when designing housing environments, to boost the well-being of our ageing population, a University of Otago study suggests.

Forty-five scientists and marine policy officials are meeting at the University of Otago amid moves to use the Commonwealth's collective power to counter the threat of ocean acidification.

Annual pipe band contests held in Dunedin at the weekend proved successful and were also a big hit with cruise ship visitors in the Octagon on Saturday.

Dublin-born Prof Sonja Tiernan has been appointed to the University of Otago's Eamon Cleary Chair of Irish Studies.

Future international students will pay $55,200, a 20% increase, to undertake a University of Otago master of business administration degree, reflecting its top ranking among New Zealand MBAs.

Becoming a New Zealand citizen in Dunedin yesterday was a ''milestone'' for Bangladesh-born scientist Shyamal Das and several close family members.

New Zealand's transport regulations must be fully updated, so that e-scooters are not being ''shoehorned'' into rules that are decades out of date, Dunedin Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull says.

University of Otago vice-chancellor Harlene Hayne has applauded a big ''downward trend in poor behaviour'' among Otago students, but also warned against complacency.

Some cases of ''level two'' student academic misconduct - deemed to be intentional - were reported throughout the University of Otago's academic divisions last year.