The student quarter forms the backbone of Dunedin - economically and socially. But a community of 20,000 packed like sardines has its drawbacks. ODT reporter Timothy Brown spends a night with those charged with policing ''studentville''.
Forsyth Barr Stadium's biggest party is back. The Zoo has entertained since 2012 but what's in store for the year ahead? ODT reporter Timothy Brown finds out.
If Sticky Fingers members have fulfilled their promise, they will be a little worse for wear today.
Student volunteering is on the up and up. This year dozens of volunteers will put about 2000 hours of their own time into helping Otago University Students' Association events. Are You OK? manager Laura Harris tells ODT reporter Timothy Brown about the importance of student volunteers.
When it comes to O Week, David Dallas is a veteran.
Hundreds of first-year students raise their hands and voices as the 2015 Toga Party gets under way at Forsyth Barr Stadium last night.
As New Zealand's oldest university, the University of Otago is steeped in history, and this year marks the beginning of new period for the proud Dunedin institution. University of Otago vice-chancellor Prof Harlene Hayne explains the symbolism and importance of the university's newest tradition to ODT reporter Timothy Brown.
The Dunedin flatmates behind a street party which attracted more than 1000 people last weekend say they cleaned up 550kg of glass afterwards and took it to the dump.
John Key has implored students to ''not die wondering''.
The Otago University Students' Association has come through a period of transformation and still faces some challenges in the coming year. President Paul Hunt speaks to ODT reporter Timothy Brown about his vision.
Police are calling on all Dunedin residents to be vigilant after another string of burglaries around the city.
A study linking Orientation Week binge-drinking to later drinking problems has been released as the furore surrounding a weekend party continues to grow.
There was no sign of Ali Baba, but dozens of colourful characters were among the thousands thronged the Octagon and Bath St for the 31st Thieves' Alley Market on Saturday.
Dunedin's reputation has taken another battering after images of smashed glass in a trashed Hyde St made national headlines as the city prepares to host its first Cricket World Cup match today.
The biggest party in town is all set for another year of revelry and fun.
A Kaikorai Valley business was broken into early yesterday, in an incident possibly linked to other commercial burglaries, police say.
The Berwick Pool has become a community hub, especially during hot summers such as this year's.
A ceremony to mark a century since New Zealand's first combat fatality in World War 1 holds particular significance for Dunedin woman Lynley Mackenzie.
Domino's Mosgiel store can open in two months as long as the ''perfect franchisee'' can be found.
Scarfies have begun the annual pilgrimage into the heart of studentville.
