Rare bird left out in the cold
Rare bird left out in the cold
It's a lonely life being a white sparrow.
Vaughan Elder
No plans to change Cook building name
No plans to change Cook building name
The owners of the Captain Cook Hotel have no immediate plans to rename the Dunedin building.
‘Critic’ decision came from vice-chancellor
‘Critic’ decision came from vice-chancellor
The University of Otago decision to cut ties with student magazine Critic Te Arohi was made by vice-chancellor Prof Harlene Hayne, the Otago Daily Times can reveal.
Former Dunedin woman allegedly murdered by son
Former Dunedin woman allegedly murdered by son
A woman who grew up with a former Dunedin woman who along with her husband was allegedly murdered by her son in Perth says she was shocked to her of her death.
Response compromised by public health erosion
Response compromised by public health erosion
New Zealand could have avoided strict lockdown measures and some of the massive economic impact of Covid-19 had it not been so underprepared, University of Otago public health professor Michael...
Virologist backs NZ response — bar vaccine support
'Perfect' Covid-19 response let down by lack of vaccine support - virologist
A world renowned Otago-born virologist says the NZ Government's lack of support for Covid-19 vaccine development is "shortsighted" and could mean Kiwis have to wait longer than others.
Return to Level 4 possible if 'significant outbreak' occurs
Return to Level 4 possible if 'significant outbreak' occurs
New Zealanders should be prepared for a move back to alert level 4 if there is "significant outbreak" of Covid-19, a researcher who has worked on modelling for the Government says.
‘Normality’ may take some time
‘Normality’ may take some time
Prof Michael Plank, of Canterbury University, has, along with other researchers, been working long hours helping model how Covid-19 might spread in New Zealand. He answers questions from Otago...
Stark picture in worst-case scenario
Coronavirus: Stark picture in worst-case scenario
A mathematician who says Covid-19 could kill up to 100,000 New Zealanders if left unchecked is calling on everyday Kiwis to take social distancing more seriously.
Uni dealing with more misconduct cases
Uni dealing with more misconduct cases
The University of Otago is disciplining more students over sexual misconduct, which it believes might be caused by changes making victims more comfortable coming forward.
Campus area fires triple in past year
Campus area fires triple in past year
Couch burning has made a comeback at the University of Otago.
Otago University ready to accept Chinese students
Otago University ready to accept Chinese students
The University of Otago says it is now prepared to take in students from China as universities plead with the Government for an exemption to the coronavirus travel ban.
Rule change plan could give Tiwai lifeline
Rule change plan could give Tiwai lifeline
The future of Tiwai Point appears brighter, thanks to a proposed rule change which could cut its massive electricity bill.
Ombudsman finds concerns at prison
Ombudsman finds concerns at prison
Invercargill inmates have to go to the toilet in "cardboard receptacles" due to a shortage of cells, while at-risk inmates were being held in their cells for up to 23 hours daily, a new reports says.
Our time, finally?
Cricket World Cup - Our time, finally?
The Black Caps shocked the cricketing world by beating India in the semifinal. Vaughan Elder gives seven reasons why this could be New Zealand's time to triumph in the World Cup final.
'Betrayed': Rifle club closes in wake of terror attack
'Betrayed': Rifle club closes in wake of terror attack
A South Otago rifle club left in shock after learning the alleged mosque terror gunman was a member has closed its range for the "foreseeable future" and may never open it again.
Rifle club shocked by Tarrant revelations
Rifle club shocked by Tarrant revelations
The Milton community has been left stunned after learning the alleged mosque terror gunman practised shooting at a nearby range.
Man critically injured in two-car crash on SH8
Man critically injured in two-car crash on SH8
A Milton man was critically injured in a two-car crash on State Highway 8, near Clarkesville, early yesterday.
Cruise ship death prompts call for global standards
Cruise ship death prompts call for global standards
A fatal explosion on cruise ship Emerald Princess in Port Chalmers two years ago has prompted warnings international standards are urgently needed when it comes to maintaining, inspecting and...
Controversial 'Critic' called trash, filth
Controversial 'Critic' called trash, filth
A controversial issue of student magazine Critic was described as ''trash and filth'' in internal emails and Otago University proctor Dave Scott expressed his concern about young people reading the...