Walk in honour of late cousin
Walk in honour of late cousin
When Salote Makasini graduates from the University of Otago today she will carry across the Dunedin Town Hall stage a photograph of her Tongan cousin Rima Sikei, who was fatally stabbed...
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Happy to graduate after overcoming challenges
Happy to graduate after overcoming challenges
Once only a heartbeat away from disaster, Kathy Howard has plenty to celebrate when she graduates from Otago Polytechnic today.
Dug policy changes 'game-changer' in wake of deaths
Dug policy changes 'game-changer' in wake of deaths
Government policy changes after a surge in synthetic drug deaths are a historic "game-changer", in that they are tough on commercial dealers of illicit drugs but compassionate towards users, Tuari...
Grief at Grace's death expressed
Grief at Grace's death expressed
You Are My Sunshine was the last song sung at a vigil for slain English tourist Grace Millane in Dunedin's Octagon last night.
Arts students urged to support humanities
Arts students urged to support humanities
Wellington curator Matariki Williams yesterday urged University of Otago graduates to protest about extensive cuts in the humanities, including at university level, and in Dunedin.
Hundreds turn out for Dunedin vigil
Hundreds turn out in Dunedin for Grace Millane vigil
Hundreds of people have turned out in the Octagon in Dunedin this evening for a vigil for slain English tourist Grace Millane.
Spreading a message through coffee
Spreading a message through coffee
Robbie Francis does not mind if a few coffee lovers close their eyes and briefly forget the planet's woes while they sip their favourite drink.
Beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Beginning to look a lot like Christmas
From Waldronville to Waitati, Dunedin homes are lit up like Christmas trees as residents cover their homes in an assortment of colourful, flashing and festive light displays.
‘Nice family time’ at stadium goes down a treat
‘Nice family time’ at stadium goes down a treat
About 2500 people poured into Forsyth Barr Stadium at the weekend for a fun family Christmas event, which included making gifts for others.
Graduates urged to ‘link with all humanity’
Graduates urged to ‘link with all humanity’
Univiersity of Otago graduates should celebrate and maintain the "bonds of love" and their "links with all humanity and all life"on the planet, Prof Peter Crampton says.
Asylum site tour highlights interest
Asylum site tour highlights interest
A historical tour at the weekend again highlighted the growing community interest in the former Seacliff Lunatic Asylum site, and calls have been made for interpretive signs to be added there.
Supreme rose bloom product of 30 years’ effort
Supreme rose bloom product of 30 years’ effort
After facing some tough weather challenges, Bob Grant and the Otago Rose Society both had something to smile about at the weekend.
Invercargill house fire under control
Invercargill house fire under control
Four Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire appliances have swung into action to fight a house fire in Oreti St, Kingswell, Invercargill.
No serious injuries in Dunedin crashes
No serious injuries in Dunedin crashes
Part of Portobello Rd, at Burns Point, Dunedin, was closed for about 20 minutes this morning after a car hit a crash barrier on the harbour side at 7.35am.
Graduating dental surgeon proud of Maori heritage
Graduating dental surgeon proud of Maori heritage
Many people might feel out of their depth if they encountered someone with facial injuries, but University of Otago graduate Rob Mane loves helping to make a life-changing difference for such patients.
Record 2850 graduates boost for city
Record 2850 graduates boost for city
A record-setting surge of about 2850 Dunedin tertiary students will graduate this month, generating "fantastic" benefits by sparking higher demand for hotel beds and restaurants, and boosting the economy.
Happy to be wearing a mortar board again
Happy to be wearing a mortar board again
After fitting thousands of University of Otago graduates with their pre-graduation mortar boards, Rebecca Harding will wear one herself today when she graduates from the university.
Community answers call to contribute treats
Community answers call to contribute treats
Brylee McCullum provides some family offerings during the latest annual Community Can and Christmas Treats Drive in St Kilda.
One-way cycle lanes work nearly complete
One-way cycle lanes work nearly complete
The one-way street system separated cycle lanes project, through central and north Dunedin, is nearing completion.
Govt funds gained for museum projects
Govt funds gained for museum projects
The Otago Museum has gained about $75,000 through three government grants, after a more difficult year last year in which only limited contestable state funding was gained.