‘Comforted’ Toitu to retain director post
‘Comforted’ Toitu to retain director post
Toitu Otago Settlers Museum is to retain its own director post and a new director is expected to be appointed next year.
John Gibb
Exercise vital in recovery: prof
Exercise vital in recovery: prof
Increased aerobic exercise, including more walking or running, can cut the risk of subsequent death by up to 35% among women diagnosed with breast cancer, Prof Kathryn Schmitz says.
Cycle lane roadworks continue
Cycle lane roadworks continue
Cycle lane-related work is continuing in Cumberland St, Dunedin, including pole and traffic light signalling changes at the Lower Stuart St corner.
Faster data links boosting research capacity, standing
Faster data links boosting research capacity, standing
New ultra-fast data network links with the United States are boosting the University of Otago’s research capacity and adding to the university’s international reputation, Prof Richard Blaikie...
Second EV rapid charger opened
Second EV rapid charger opened
Frustrations about limited access to electric vehicle rapid chargers in Dunedin may be reduced by the provision of a second rapid charger, on the corner of St David and Cumberland...
All aboard for anniversary weekend
Train fans all aboard for anniversary weekend
Dunedin's appealing diesel electric locomotive heritage was highlighted when three veteran locomotives carried railway enthusiasts from Dunedin to Middlemarch yesterday.
Marking 50 years of Dj locomotives
Marking 50 years of Dj locomotives
About 120 lovers of diesel electric locomotives arrived in Dunedin from Oamaru by train yesterday afternoon, and hundreds of people are expected to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Japanese-built...
Researcher helps African farmers fight crop failure
Researcher helps African farmers fight crop failure
University of Otago researcher Jo-Ann Stanton is part of the world-first use of genomic sequencing in the field, to protect African farmers from a "poverty spiral" caused by crop failures.
Bioarchaeologist wins Carl Smith Medal
Bioarchaeologist wins Carl Smith Medal
Childhood bioarchaeology specialist Sian Halcrow has been selected as the latest recipient of the University of Otago's Carl Smith Medal.
Vaping and smoking focus of seminar
Vaping and smoking focus of seminar
The overall public health goal remains to encourage people to quit smoking, when they are both smoking and vaping, Janet Hoek said yesterday.
Otago researchers honoured with national awards
Otago researchers honoured with national awards
University of Otago researchers have picked up a record number of Royal Society research awards.
‘Gagging’ by ACC keeps Acclaim out
‘Gagging’ by ACC keeps Acclaim out
A Dunedin-based support group which has fought for years to improve access to justice for ACC claimants says it's also been denied justice over membership of a "customer advisory panel".
Burns fellowship a boon and a boost for Dunedin
Burns fellowship a boon and a boost for Dunedin
Dunedin recently hosted three main days of celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the University of Otago’s Robert Burns Fellowship. Reporter JohnGibb spoke to one of the reunion...
Waitati School goes green, installs solar panels
Waitati School goes green, installs solar panels
Rows of solar panels are being installed at Waitati School, in a move which could eventually cut the school’s power bill.
US ruling heartening for NZ
US ruling heartening for NZ
A recent United States conservation victory suggests concerned environmentalists could use the American courts to seek more robust protection for New Zealand’s critically endangered Maui’s...
Need for holistic approach to patient care emphasised
Need for holistic approach to patient care emphasised
University of Otago Prof David Baxter yesterday addressed a national physiotherapy conference and emphasised the need for holistic treatment of individual patients.
'Maori is endangered'
'Maori is endangered'
University of Otago linguistics lecturer Moyra Sweetnam Evans says NZ should make the learning of Maori language compulsory, to benefit school pupils and save an endangered language.
Otago researchers granted $5m
Otago researchers granted $5m
University of Otago research leader and physicist Richard Blaikie has received a grant of almost $1m to develop a cost-effective way to produce hydrogen gas, as a potential alternative to fossil fuels.
Pupils shocked by their quiz win
Pupils shocked by their quiz win
Three Anderson's Bay School pupils put their hands over their mouths in shock when they learned they had won the Otago Daily Times Extra! Otago years 5 and 6 currents events quiz yesterday.
Free museum visits fire up the public
Free museum visits fire up the public
More than 2600 members of the public flocked to the Otago Museum science centre yesterday, enjoying a day of free access to celebrate the museum's 150th anniversary.