Action urged on looming GP shortage
Action urged on looming GP shortage
A looming ''critical'' shortage of general practitioners could cause problems in Dunedin if the Government does not act soon, doctors say.
Vaughan Elder
Flooded residents lash out
Flooded residents lash out
Taieri residents sick of their homes and properties being flooded are fed up with being ignored by local politicians.
'Significant increase' in Facebook sale scams
'Significant increase' in Facebook sale scams
Southern police are calling for people to vigilant after a "significant increase'' in people using Facebook to rip-off unsuspecting consumers.
Heavy duty pumps brought in
Heavy duty pumps brought in
The Otago Regional Council is bringing in heavy duty pumps from around New Zealand to help clear floodwater from the Taieri Plain.
Uni car park available to public
Uni car park available to public
In a first, the University of Otago is set to open its new car park to the public.
Cost of third medical school fuels criticism
Cost of third medical school fuels criticism
A proposal for a third medical school has attracted fresh criticism after it was revealed it would cost the Government $265 million over 10 years.
State of emergency issued in Dunedin and Oamaru
State of emergency issued in Dunedin and Oamaru
A state of emergency has been declared in Dunedin and Oamaru as heavy rain batters the region.
Flying piece of plywood almost hits pupils
No more flying ply on hockey field
Safety measures have been put in place after school pupils narrowly missed being hit by a flying sheet of plywood at a Dunedin hockey field.
Kitset plane no flight of fancy
Kitset plane no flight of fancy
Otago Polytechnic's hands-on approach to learning is about to be taken up a level after the delivery of a kitset plane.
University CCTV plan may require consent
University CCTV plan may require consent
University of Otago's plan to install surveillance cameras around central Dunedin could require a public resource consent hearing.
‘Ripple of shock’ over cuts
‘Ripple of shock’ over cuts
A "ripple of shock" went through the room as University of Otago vice-chancellor Prof Harlene Hayne revealed plans to cut 182 jobs.
University cuts ‘a huge hit’
University cuts ‘a huge hit’
Big job cuts at the University of Otago have dealt Dunedin another blow only months after the closure of Cadbury was confirmed.
Big job cuts plan at Otago University
Big job cuts plan at Otago University
The University of Otago plans to cut 182 full-time equivalent general staff as part of a shake-up the Vice-chancellor says is needed to maintain an "environment of excellence".
Studio to be demolished
Studio will be demolished when new facility finished
The University of Otago plans to demolish its asbestos-affected Albany St recording studio once a new $26million facility is built.
Otago University drops dance degree
Otago University drops dance degree
A senior lecturer has been left shocked by the University of Otago’s decision to cut dance from its School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Power pole work delayed again
Power pole work delayed again
Aurora Energy has postponed more pole replacement work as severe weather blasts the South.
Students address broken glass issue
Students address broken glass issue
Otago University Students' Association is spearheading a campaign aimed at tackling the scourge of broken glass in the student quarter.
Building safe despite cracks: university
Building safe despite cracks: university
The University of Otago says its University Plaza building is safe, despite cracks forming in the Oamaru stone facade.
Power cuts cancelled
Dunedin power cut cancelled due to severe weather
Aurora Energy has now cancelled its pole replacement work for both today and tomorrow as severe weather hits the region.
Mess is best to get in mood for food
Mess is best to get in the mood for food
Allowing babies to feed themselves might just be worth the mess they leave behind.