Sweet taste of medical research
Sweet taste of medical research
University of Otago researchers are offering a sweet deal to those who happily consume litres of sugary beverages on a daily basis.
Rosie Manins
Two injured in Ranfurly collision
Two injured in Ranfurly collision
An Otago man is in Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after being trapped in a Toyota RAV4 he was driving when it collided with utility at a Ranfurly intersection at 1.20pm yesterday.
Holy week begins
Holy week begins
While most Dunedin residents indulged their chocolate cravings over Easter, members of about 50 families denied themselves the sugary treat in preparation for their alternative holy week.
Book a colourful look at sea life
Book a colourful look at sea life
An educational children's colouring book is the latest Dunedin publication in a series of resources about New Zealand's coastal marine environment.
First stage of investigating tunnel options near end
First stage of investigating tunnel options near end
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is close to finishing its first stage of investigating options for improving the long-term operation, efficiency and safety of the Homer Tunnel.
Battle over Caversham bypass coming to head
Battle over Caversham bypass coming to head
More than two years of negotiation between a Caversham Valley Rd resident and the New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) regarding land use for a $25 million State Highway 1 upgrade is coming to a head.
Late mural painter to be immortalised on bus shelter
Late mural painter to be immortalised on bus shelter
His illustrative brushwork adorns more than 60 Dunedin bus shelters and soon John Noakes' portrait will decorate another.
Dead dog for art stolen from vet clinic
Dead dog for art stolen from vet clinic
Despite stealing a dead dog from a Dunedin veterinary clinic, an Otago Polytechnic art student has escaped criminal charges.
Fashion elite step out
Fashion elite step out
Fashion heavyweights have this winter's style all tied up - literally.
Tribute lunch celebration
Tribute lunch celebration
Sharing lunch with 100 relatives, friends and business partners made Senior New Zealander of the Year Malcolm Cameron "the luckiest dude in town", he said at a function in his honour yesterday.
Baby sharks arrive for Easter
Baby sharks arrive for Easter
Just 10cm in length and days old, Sharque Cousteau is nowhere near as frightening as his species suggests.
Faculty involvement in Orientation
Faculty involvement in Orientation
Orientation at the University of Otago is likely to include an academic component next year, as faculties become more involved in the introductory week for new students.
Team Otago in with good chance
Team Otago in with good chance
Team Otago has a good chance to take back the shield at next week's New Zealand University Games in Wellington and retain its national record for winning the most annual tournaments, organisers say.
Another OUSA by-election
Another OUSA by-election
Another by-election will be held at the Otago University Students' Association, after the resignation of a new member.
Rooms idle as costs mount
Rooms idle as costs mount
Each day the sight of Berwick Lodge's pristine new block of rooms both excites and frustrates camp warden Jenny Scott.
Runaway truck retrieved
Runaway truck retrieved
The retrieval of an 11-tonne rubbish truck, which became embedded in bush after rolling 150m down Larnach Rd, took Reilly's Towage and Salvage staff almost four hours yesterday.
Three charged with theft
Three charged with theft
A trio of young Dunedin men will appear in court today charged with stealing property from a parked vehicle during the weekend.
The accused, aged 18, 19 and 20, were caught stealing building supplies and equipment from a Subaru in a car park near the Dunedin Railway Station about 4.15am yesterday.
A man noticed the youths acting suspiciously and contacted Dunedin police.
Season ends for salt water pool
Season ends for salt water pool
Dunedin 2-year-old Jessie Keen enjoyed a swim at the St Clair Salt Water Pool yesterday, before its closure for the season.
Paper plane maker qualifies second in world for champs
Paper plane maker qualifies second in world for champs
Dunedin paper plane champion Josh Stewart knew he was among the top competitors in New Zealand, but was shocked to discover he is ranked second in the world.
Paper Plane Championship
Paper Plane Championship
A University of Otago student may get to compete in the 2012 world paper plane contest in Austria, after his handmade dart glided more than 30m and into the record books yesterday.