Tobacco giant taken to court
Ministry takes Philip Morris to court
Philip Morris is standing by the legality of its new high-tech tobacco product after being taken to court by the Ministry of Health.
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Certainty of IHC doubted
Certainty of IHC doubted
Dunedin families with children with intellectual disabilities continue to face uncertainty, despite a change in home-based support provider.
Costelloe named new head of Delta
Costelloe named new head of Delta
Dunedin City Council-owned company Delta has appointed a new chief executive as it splits with sister company Aurora Energy.
Geothermal find on West Coast
Geothermal discovery on West Coast
University of Otago researchers are involved in a surprise discovery of a geothermal resource which could transform the West Coast's economy.
Scam alert issued by university
Scam alert issued by university
The University of Otago has warned suppliers about a scam that swindled a Canterbury business out of more than $32,000.
Yellow-eyed penguins could be gone by 2060
Yellow-eyed penguins could be gone by 2060
Dunedin's beloved yellow-eyed penguins face almost certain extinction from the mainland unless urgent action is taken, a University of Otago researcher says.
Campus given anti-slip coating
Campus given anti-slip coating
The University of Otago have spent $100,000 on a pink coating to prevent people slipping or injuring themselves on its walkways.
DCC 'highly cautious' over 1080 drop
DCC to take 'cautious approach' over 1080 drop
The Dunedin City Council will be taking a ''highly cautious'' approach during a 1080 drop in an area used as a back-up treated water supply.
Company's campaign successful
Company's campaign successful
A Dunedin company with a difference is on track to double its workforce after raising more than $400,000 by going to the people.
Demolition in campus vision
Demolition in campus vision
Some of the University of Otago's ageing buildings could be demolished to make way for new developments as part of a fresh vision for its Dunedin campus.
Film production grants bode well for South
Film production grants bode well for South
The Government's $303.9million boost for production grants will attract more films to Otago and Southland, Film Otago Southland executive manager and chairman Kevin Jennings says.
Whale population off Dunedin coast 'significant'
Population of whales off Dunedin coast significant, study finds
Dunedin's claim as the wildlife capital of New Zealand has been boosted after researchers found it is home to a whale population second only in significance to Kaikoura's.
City lags in renewable energy
City lags in renewable energy
Dunedin has a long way to go when it comes to transitioning to renewable energy, according to a University of Otago study.
Cameras 'to keep our students safe'
Cameras 'to keep our students safe'
The University of Otago has unveiled a plan to dot 60 cameras around the student quarter and central Dunedin.
Kindness the inspiration to give back
Kindness the inspiration to give back
A University of Otago student touched by tragedy has taken inspiration from the kindness of a stranger.
CCTV plan for student area
CCTV plan for student area
The University of Otago has unveiled a controversial plan to dot 60 cameras around North Dunedin.
‘Overwhelming’ support
‘Overwhelming’ support
The developer of a proposed five-star hotel for Dunedin has dismissed submitters against the project as a tiny but vocal minority.
Students keep up cycle of generosity
Students keep cycle of generosity going
The generosity of students will help a 93-year-old Dunedin man continue his tradition of generosity to his neighbours.
Public slam proposed hotel
Public slam proposed hotel
The Dunedin City Council has been flooded with submissions opposing Dunedin's proposed five-star hotel.
Optical illusion will make graduates' day
Optical illusion will make graduates' day
Graduates will be able to get the perfect snap in front of the University of Otago's historic clocktower this weekend thanks to a $5000 sheet of fabric.