Putting things in their place
Putting things in their place
Collection assistant Sarah Hibbs views an exhibit in an exhibition titled "The Order of Things'', at the Hocken Library.
John Gibb
Reputation threatened by counterfeits
Reputation threatened by counterfeits
New Zealand must remain alert to threats to this country’s reputation as an exporter of high-quality honey, including manuka honey, University of Otago researcher Prof Russell Frew warns.
Upcoming Chills exhibition a collaborative effort
Upcoming Chills exhibition a collaborative effort
Creating a new Otago Museum exhibition devoted to Dunedin musicians Martin Phillipps and The Chills has been a highly collaborative affair.
Water quality, buses to fore
Water quality, buses to fore
Increased environmental monitoring, and more collaborative networking over Otago Harbour and Dunedin public transport, are among highlights of the ORC's latest proposed long-term plan.
Energy savings continuing at Toitu museum
Energy savings continuing at Toitu museum
Energy usage continues to fall at the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, and more than $41,000 was saved this year after an extensive energy audit, museum director Jennifer Evans says.
Middlemarch house fire sparks up again
Middlemarch house fire sparks up again
A Middlemarch Volunteer Fire Brigade fire appliance and water tanker were back in action at the town tonight after a damaging house fire flared up again unexpectedly.
Toitu may reach record visitor numbers
Toitu likely to reach record visitor numbers
Visitor attendance at the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum is likely to reach a record 320,000 for the year, museum director Jennifer Evans predicts.
Harbour display popular
Harbour display popular
A pop-up display of architectural models for a proposed long-term Otago Harbour development has proved popular with visitors to the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum.
Otago Museum outreach rises
Otago Museum outreach rises
A big surge in Otago Museum science outreach activity has highlighted Dunedin's role as one of the country's leading centres for science communication, Dr Craig Grant says.
Science in crime novels 'should be real'
Science in crime novels should be real - writer
Readers are keen for accurate forensic science to be conveyed through crime fiction, Dunedin researcher and crime novelist Dr Vanda Symon says.
Study finds alcohol labelling `highly deficient'
Study finds alcohol labelling `highly deficient'
New Zealanders should take ``a good long look in the mirror'' over the need to improve ``highly deficient'' warning labels on alcohol containers, University of Otago researchers say.
Balanced lifestyle commended to graduates
Balanced lifestyle commended to graduates
Former University of Otago chancellor John Ward has urged university graduates to "be brave and innovate", to overcome barriers and strive for "realising your potential".
‘Gagging’ clause criticised
‘Gagging’ clause criticised
Claimant support group Acclaim Otago, which recently ended its long-running membership of ACC liaison groups, is unhappy about a "gagging clause" that it says has limited its ability to speak out.
Honorary doctorate for former uni chancellor
Former uni chancellor to receive honorary doctorate
Former long-serving University of Otago chancellor John Ward will gain an "overwhelming honour" when he receives an honorary doctorate of laws at a university graduation ceremony today.
Master’s degree another step on road
Master’s degree another step on road
High-achieving economics student Shaun Markham, who will graduate from the University of Otago today, is "very proud and very relieved" to have completed a master of economics degree, with distinction.
Museum visitor numbers healthy despite challenges
Museum visitor numbers healthy despite challenges
Despite some top attractions being closed for several months, the Otago Museum is likely to attract at least 340,000 visitors this financial year, director Dr Ian Griffin says.
Museum ducks butterfly freight cost rise
Museum ducks butterfly freight cost rise
Flight, fright and freight.
Worth reviewing medication
Worth reviewing medication
Older patients can gain big health benefits through a careful review, and reducing the number of medications they are taking, research by University of Otago graduate Dr Nagham Ailabouni suggests.
Cheaper petrol on the way for Dunedin?
Cheaper petrol on the way for Dunedin?
Construction is continuing on a large self-service petrol station in Portsmouth Dr which will boost the Dunedin profile of cheaper-price fuel supply firm the McKeown Group.
Flying object 'freaks' passenger, explodes door
Flying object 'freaks' passenger, explodes door
Bus passenger Jacque Ruston had a "frightening" and "freaky" experience on Saturday night when a thrown object smashed the nearby window of a Ritchies bus in Clyde St, Dunedin North.