Med school bid: don't play politics
Med school bid: don't play politics
The Government's decision over a proposed Waikato medical school should be based on facts and not winning votes in an election year, the University of Otago says.
Vaughan Elder
Humanities building’s life extended
Humanities building’s life extended
The University of Otago has put off plans to demolish its arts building after its life was extended by up to 10 years.
Ministry quiet on stoush
Ministry quiet on stoush
The Ministry of Health is staying quiet on a claim a tobacco giant is illegally selling one of its products from a New Zealand website.
Uni food, retail overhaul
Uni food, retail overhaul
The University of Otago is looking to boost its retail and food offerings as part of a plan to liven up the Dunedin campus.
Safety concerns about pole replacements
Safety concerns about pole replacements
Worksafe has placed conditions on Aurora Energy over concerns its pole replacement programme could put workers and the public at risk.
160 on list for council housing
160 on list for council housing
The waiting list for Dunedin City Council community housing has peaked amid claims a lack of affordable rental properties in the city is reaching crisis point.
Licences suspended at inner-city bars
Licences suspended at 2 inner-city bars
Two inner-city Dunedin bars have had their licences suspended after landing in hot water with the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority.
Out-of-control party shut down
Out-of-control Dunedin party shut down
Police are shutting down an out-of-control party on Dunedin's Stafford St this afternoon.
House thrills homeless family
House thrills homeless family
All Ki’anie Pikia wanted was a home and now she has one.
Akatore Fault may be ‘serious hazard’
Akatore Fault may be ‘serious hazard’
A fault line on Dunedin’s doorstep could cause an earthquake as destructive as 2010’s Canterbury quake.
Frenchwoman stable after shark attack
Catlins shark attack response praised
A Frenchwoman remains in Dunedin Hospital in a stable condition after being bitten by a shark while bodyboarding in the Catlins.
Woman attacked by shark off Catlins coast
Woman attacked by shark off Catlins coast
A young French woman has been flown to Dunedin Hospital after being attacked by a shark in the Catlins this afternoon.
Questions over empty HNZ houses
Questions over empty HNZ houses
Dunedin South MP Clare Curran says she is almost at the stage of encouraging people to squat in vacant state houses in Dunedin as the waiting list climbs above 100.
Aurora sets new date to 'remove risk'
Aurora sets new date to 'remove risk'
Aurora Energy has abandoned a target to have all condition-zero poles replaced by the end of this month.
Student Health nurse retires
Student Health nurse retires
A lot has changed since Jan Prestidge started nursing for the University of Otago's Student Health 30 years ago.
Syrians prepare for own new arrivals
Syrians prepare for own new arrivals
Dunedin's Syrian refugees are about to welcome some new arrivals of their own as the city marks a year since they first resettled here.
Homeless mum, kids slept in car
Homeless with two kids in Dunedin
Life has been a struggle for Ki’anie Pikia and her three children since the lease on her Dunedin home was not renewed in December.
Social housing boost for Dunedin
Social housing boost for Dunedin
The Government is stepping in as Dunedin social service agencies say the lack of affordable rental properties in the city is reaching crisis point.
Edinburgh Stone relocated
Edinburgh Stone relocated
A stone linking Dunedin with its Scottish heritage has been moved to a more fitting location.
Danger in North Korea
Danger in North Korea
The confrontation between North Korea and United States could spiral out of control quickly, a University of Otago professor says.