‘Fantastic works’ on display
‘Fantastic works’ on display
Otago Polytechnic interior architecture academic leader Tobias Danielmeier displays student work from the first year of the course yesterday.
Jono Edwards
O Week celebration behaviour generally respectful, police say
O Week celebration behaviour generally respectful, police say
Despite at least three ''disappointing'' couch burnings so far this O Week, emergency services say in general students have celebrated respectfully.
Everything from nature to mysticism
Everything from nature to mysticism
It is the day when students realise a passion for hobbies they did not know existed.
Politicians relish opportunity to talk to students
Politicians relish opportunity to talk to students
National MP Michael Woodhouse knew what was ahead when he waded into the left-leaning sea that is the University of Otago clubs day.
Jobs a focus for Polytech student leader
Jobs a focus for Polytech student leader
Otago Polytechnic Students' Association president Kerry Rushton has some experience as an advocate, and she is bringing that passion to her new role.
Rummage sale is serious fun
Rummage sale is serious fun
Now is the time when cash-strapped students stock their bohemian fashion wardrobes. Style rookie Jono Edwards inspects what they are buying at the Otago University Students’ Association rummage sale.
Laser taggers hitting their target
Laser taggers hitting their target
Take some Star Wars, add a bit of intense physical exercise, and you have one of the university's most exciting clubs.
Every college dog has its day
Every college dog has its day
Luckily for students missing household pets, college canines are there to provide companionship and relief from study stress.
Wildlife hospital recruiting
Wildlife hospital recruiting
Dunedin's Wildlife Hospital is seeking the help of students to keep its new facility running.
Expo to help senior citizens
Expo to help senior citizens
A Mosgiel event aims to help the elderly have more fun and develop confidence.
Students plied with giveaways galore
Students plied with giveaways galore
O Week is perhaps the greatest time of the year for giveaways. Reporter Jono Edwards sniffs out the best freebies at tent city.
Loving life in Polytech village
Newcomers loving life in new Otago Polytechnic village
With its comparatively light meals and collective culture, Otago Polytechnic students are getting an experience at the institution’s only hall of residence not previously offered to them.
Getting her teeth into study
Getting her teeth into study
First year University of Otago student Marie Hoepo-Scott (17) says it's that type of community upbringing which is helping her reach her childhood dream of becoming an orthodontist.
O Week chaos helps freshers
O Week chaos helps freshers
Otago University Students’ Association president Caitlin Barlow-Groome (22) knows from experience the chaos of Orientation helps homesick first-year students fit into the city.
Moment of truth for mouse eradication bid
Moment of truth for mouse eradication bid
Rodent eradicators are hoping not to hear a squeak when they land on the Antipodes Islands as part one of the world’s largest mouse-killing missions.
Albatross breeding takes hit
Albatross breeding takes hit
Extreme summer heat has destroyed albatross eggs at Taiaroa Head, leading to a 42% drop in hatched chicks this year.
Partying students urged to stay safe
Partying students urged to stay safe
As O Week anticipation grows among Dunedin’s students, they are being advised to drink responsibly and take care of each other.
Factory Rd woes nearly over
Factory Rd woes nearly over
Roadworks along Factory Rd in Mosgiel which have been frustrating some drivers should soon be finished.
Yellow-eyed penguin threats assessed
Yellow-eyed penguin threats assessed
An assessment of yellow-eyed penguin threats could speed up a recovery plan for the endangered bird.
Bottles thrown at ambulance in Nth Dunedin
Respect urged after ambulance attacked
North Dunedin partygoers throwing bottles at an ambulance has prompted St John to insist the public respect its officers leading in to O Week.