Penguin surgery goes well
Penguin surgery goes well
A Fiordland crested penguin went under the knife at a special penguin hospital in Dunedin yesterday.
Margot Taylor
Petition to reinstate specialist on Pacific
Petition to reinstate specialist on Pacific
A University of Otago anthropology lecturer says she is "devastated" her job was axed in recent humanities cuts but humbled by a petition started by a colleague to reinstate it.
Swimmer missing at Dunedin beach
Swimmer missing at Dunedin beach
A search has so far failed to find any trace of a swimmer reported missing in rough conditions at Dunedin's Brighton Beach.
Campus upgrade costed
Campus upgrade costed
A long-term upgrade of the safety and accessibility of Dunedin’s campus area is likely to cost between $5 million and $7 million, a report reveals.
Seal found dead after hit by train
Seal found dead after being hit by train
Dale the seal, a beloved member of Dunedin’s wildlife fraternity, is dead after being hit by a train.
Two hurt in Three Mile Hill crash
Two injured in crash
Two people were taken to Dunedin Hospital after a serious crash on Three Mile Hill in Dunedin yesterday.
Notches help stop sand dune erosion
Notches help stop erosion
The success of a University of Otago experiment to stop erosion of Dunedin sand dunes could be nationally significant, the study’s supervisor says.
Woman’s search for father hits 'brick wall'
Woman’s search for father hits 'brick wall'
A Dunedin woman has turned to social media for help to find a father who doesn’t know she exists.
Off-duty life-savers check ute in harbour
Off-duty life-savers check ute in harbour
Two off-duty Dunedin life-savers were among the first to come across a ute in Otago Harbour yesterday.
Lens on life: 'I don’t have disadvantages'
Lens on life: 'I don’t have disadvantages'
Carlos Biggemann (25) prefers to look at life through his camera lens.
Holiday surf school a hit
Holiday surf school a hit
Wetsuit-clad children from throughout Otago have descended on Warrington Beach.
Trampers found near Queenstown
Trampers found near Queenstown
Three people believed to be missing while tramping at Mt Crichton, near Queenstown, have been found.
Police seek info after petrol station burglary
Police seek info after petrol station burglary
Police are seeking information on the burglary of a Dunedin petrol station early this morning.
Fears women running into problems
Fears women running into problems
Almost half of New Zealand women who exercise regularly could be risking their reproductive and bone health by not eating enough to replenish the energy they expend, a University of Otago study suggests.
Summer study under way
Summer study under way
Students Logan Richard (19), of Florida, and Karanjit Sharma (18), of Auckland, took a break from classes at the University of Otago.
Active women at risk from not eating enough
Active Kiwi women at risk from not eating enough
Almost half of New Zealand women who exercise regularly could be risking their health by not eating enough to replace the energy they expend, new University of Otago research suggests.
Head picked to lead new Dunedin IT school
Head picked to lead new Dunedin IT school
A Lincoln University software and technologies academic has been appointed interim director of an information, communications and technology school to open in Dunedin next month.
Isla and Arlo top names in Otago
Isla and Arlo top girl and boy names
If you have a baby Isla, Arlo or Henry in your home - you're not alone.
Lazy, hazy, crazy days of . . . study
Lazy, hazy, crazy days of . . . study
Dunedin's summer may be slow off the mark but the University of Otago’s summer school will begin today rain, hail or shine.
Wildlife popular on double double-days
Wildlife popular on double double-days
A return visit to the Scott’s Memorial chooks was top of the bucket list for two Noordam cruise ship passengers yesterday.