John Gibb

Student drinking driven by peer pressure

Student drinking driven by peer pressure

A University of Otago survey of young student drinkers highlights the need to "tackle the underlying culture" and peer group pressures that promote excessive drinking, Dr Kirsten Robertson says.

'Disappointed' by progress of ACC service

Dunedin ACC campaigner Denise Powell is "disappointed" ACC has not more fully improved its complaints service since a critical report from the Office of the Auditor-general in 2014.

Annual schools' uke jam gets pupils strumming

School pupils, mainly year 5 to year 8, give a mass ukulele salute at the Tahuna Normal...

Annual schools' uke jam gets pupils strumming

The Tahuna Normal Intermediate School hall was yesterday filled with school pupils and impressively rhythmical music as the ninth annual Dunedin Ukulele Kids' Jam began.

Success still sinking in

Their big success in winning the Otago finals of Bandquest this week is still sinking in for four young musicians from Bathgate Park School, who together comprise rock group Tawhaki.

Specific strategy needed to eliminate Tb in New Zealand

Specific strategy needed to eliminate Tb in New Zealand

New Zealand has ''no room for complacency'' over tuberculosis risks, despite our success in largely eliminating the disease among pakeha, medical researcher Dr Ayesha Verrall says.

Quest for region's best

Prolonged applause followed a lively performance by John McGlashan College rock group Amplified at the Rockshop Bandquest music contest in Dunedin last night.

Widespread benefits expected from conference

Otago Museum conservation manager Nyssa Mildwaters (left) and Museums Victoria natural sciences...

Widespread benefits expected from conference

A big international conference that began at Otago Museum yesterday is expected to provide positive benefits for the museum, Dunedin, and New Zealand's overall conservation efforts.

Museum's quirki-est objects dug out

Otago Museum exhibitions and creative services head Craig Scott reflects on a new exhibition...

Museum's quirki-est objects dug out

Otago Museum is celebrating its 150th anniversary with an unusual exhibition based on one pun and 500 objects, many of them quirky.

SAS corporal finally returns home after 61 years

Dunedin resident Kathy Wright holds a photograph of her late brother SAS Corporal Allister (`...

SAS corporal finally returns home after 61 years

More than 60 years after losing her older brother, SAS Corporal Allister ("Buck") Buchanan, in 1957, Kathy Wright will see him finally return home today at a graveside service in Invercargill.

Museum shortlisted for four awards

Otago Museum staff are "abuzz with excitement" after the museum was shortlisted for four awards, museum director Dr Ian Griffin says.

Native plantings honour servicemen and women

Native plantings honour servicemen and women

About 2000 native trees will be planted in Dunedin over the next month, to honour the men and women of the New Zealand Defence Forces.

Vintage Cadbury vehicle arrives at new home

Dunedin Fire Brigade Restoration Society members push a veteran delivery van into the society’s...

Vintage Cadbury vehicle arrives at new home

Dunedin Fire Brigade Restoration Society members have taken delivery of a former Model TT delivery truck previously part of the Cadbury factory collection.

Servicemen welcomed home at last

The remains of New Zealand Defence Force personnel repatriated from Malaysia and Singapore arrive...

Servicemen welcomed home at last

The remains of 27 New Zealand servicemen who served in Southeast Asia between 1955 and 1971 finally returned home yesterday.

Approaches to obesity in NZ not working: physio PhD grad

University of Otago physiotherapy graduate Dr Ricky Bell. Photo: Supplied

Approaches to obesity in NZ not working: physio PhD grad

University of Otago graduate Dr Ricky Bell says "you don’t have to be Einstein" to realise that current approaches to countering obesity are "simply not working" in this country.

‘Reason to hope’ in face of workplace bullying

Medical researcher Dr Ayesha Verrall gives the University of Otago graduation address on Saturday.

‘Reason to hope’ in face of workplace bullying

An Otago University medical researcher has spoken out against workplace bullying and abuse in the legal profession, and sees some "reason to hope" from changing attitudes.

Visiting speaker optimistic about achieving peace in the world

Award-winning Australian radio broadcaster Rachael Kohn remains optimistic that peace can be achieved in the Middle East and Korea, despite seemingly massive obstacles.

The University of Otago’s new $26m music, theatre and performing arts development will further boost Dunedin’s reputation as an "outstanding centre of culture and learning", Prof Tony Ballantyne says.

PhD marks two firsts for Samoan student

University of Otago PhD graduand Michael Ligaliga (39) on campus. Photo: Peter McIntosh

PhD marks two firsts for Samoan student

Michael Ligaliga is "relieved" to have completed his University of Otago PhD, and has become the first Pacific Island student to complete an Otago doctorate in peace and conflict studies.

'Stoked' to win top junior chef title

Cole McDonald, of Vault 21, Dunedin, holds the Sid Young Memorial Cup for the country's top...

'Stoked' to win top junior chef title

Dunedin chef Cole McDonald has won a prestigious title as the country's top junior chef.

Study finds way to cut theft

University of Otago's Dr John Guthrie (left) and PhD student Balkrushna Potdar. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Study finds way to cut theft

Building stronger relationships between retailers and their staff could be an effective new way of cutting losses from shoplifting, University of Otago research suggests.

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