US turns back academic at border
A University of Otago academic is warning others travelling to the United States to take a copy of visa rules with them after she says she was wrongly refused entry to the country.
Margot Taylor
‘Real world’ lens on role of e-cigarettes
‘Real world’ lens on role of e-cigarettes
As cigarette smoking continues to become less socially acceptable, the use of vaporisers and e-cigarettes is increasing.
50 years in aviation and no plans to stop
50 years in aviation and no plans to stop
During his 50 years in aviation Mainland Air owner Phil Kean’s passengers have ranged from singer Suzanne Prentice to live lobsters on their way to Japan.
Kepler telescope spacecraft examines galaxies far, far away
Kepler telescope spacecraft examines galaxies far, far away
One of Time magazine’s top 100 people discussed the search for life on other planets with a packed room in Dunedin last night.
Disappointed ORC role not renewed
Bodeker disappointed ORC role not renewed
Departing Otago Regional Council chief executive Peter Bodeker says he is "disappointed" the council rejected his application to fill the role again.
'Lucky he only hurt himself'
‘Lucky’ others not injured as driver flees
An early morning police chase that ended in a fugitive being pulled from the smoking wreck of his car easily could have hurt someone else, a bystander says.
Taking a dive preferable to a duck
Taking a dive preferable to a duck
A duck and her ducklings waddled across Portobello Rd yesterday oblivious to the crash they caused.
Fans hot for The Chills
Fans hot for The Chills
A film about Dunedin band The Chills looks set to be released to international film circuit audiences after a fundraising goal of $60,000 was reached early.
Chinese language immersion day for pupils
Chinese language immersion day for pupils
Enjoying a Chinese tea ceremony are (from left) Maisie Hulls (8) of Grant’s Braes School, Lucy Maole (10) of St Clair School, and Leyton ‘Aluesi (12) and Holly Bezett (12), both of Tahuna Normal...
Boys spoken to after windows broken
Boys spoken to after windows broken
Police talk to two schoolboys in York Pl, Dunedin, after reports of people breaking windows and glass bottles and running over rooftops in George St yesterday.
Thrilled at school's $1.4m makeover
Smells like a million dollars' worth
Fairfield School pupils were greeted by a million-dollar-plus makeover when they headed back to school after the term break yesterday.
Anguish over tree felling dispute
Mosgiel macrocarpa felling dispute causes anguish
A Mosgiel woman cried when a dispute with a neighbour over a tree escalated yesterday.
Dunedin police investigate indecent acts
Dunedin police investigate indecent acts
Dunedin police are investigating two incidents in which men exposed themselves to young people yesterday.
Paddling their own canoes, and all for mental health
Paddling their own canoes, and all for mental health
Mental health awareness was spread across the water of Otago Harbour yesterday.
'Loud bang' as lightning strikes plane
Lightning strike on plane unnerving, passenger says
A Dunedin woman has described the terrifying moment when the plane she was on was struck by lightning near the city.
Car crashes into Otago Harbour
Car crashes into Otago Harbour
A man has escaped unharmed after crashing his car into Otago Harbour this afternoon.
University to collaborate with Chinese on health research
University to collaborate with Chinese on health research
The University of Otago will collaborate with three leading Chinese health institutions to combat the growth in diseases such as Alzheimer’s and heart disease.
Uni job cut plan labelled ‘drastic’
Uni job cut plan labelled ‘drastic’
A union organiser has labelled the loss of 160 full-time-equivalent jobs at the University of Otago drastic, saying it will have "devastating" consequences for those involved.
Murderer to be released for 7th time
Murderer to be released for 7th time
A Dunedin murderer who has been released and sent back to jail six times is set to be released for a seventh time this month.
Time for a dog to put his paws up
Time for a dog to put his paws up
A Dunedin search and rescue dog has ended his glittering career with one final rescue.