Train trip to Moeraki success despite hiccup
Train trip to Moeraki success despite hiccup
Graffiti put the Dunedin Silver Fern railcar out of action but, apart from that hiccup, the Taieri Gorge Railway's inaugural trip to Moeraki was a success.
Vaughan Elder
Uni under budget for plaza
Uni under budget for plaza
The University of Otago expects to save $8 million on its University Plaza building at Forsyth Barr Stadium, contrasting with the council's blown stadium budget.
'Sacrifice, duty and courage'
'Sacrifice, duty and courage'
Rain did not dampen the joint Otago University Students' Association and University of Otago Anzac Day service.
Uni spends over $5.5m on layoffs
Uni spends over $5.5m on layoffs
The University of Otago spent more than $5.5 million on redundancies in the past four years.
MP taken to task over AgResearch criticism
MP taken to task over AgResearch criticism
Dunedin North Labour MP Dr David Clark has been accused of getting his facts wrong in criticising AgResearch's appointment of a project management firm.
Documentary tells stories of children that US servicemen left behind
Documentary tells stories of children that US servicemen left behind
A University of Otago documentary following the stories of children left behind in the Pacific by United States servicemen is airing as part of Maori Television's Anzac Day coverage.
University on list of top employers
University on list of top employers
The University of Otago is among the top 20 employers in New Zealand, according to an annual survey ranking the best places to work.
Uni behind foreign student 8 ball: Joyce
Uni behind foreign student 8 ball: Joyce
The University of Otago is ''behind the eight ball'' when it comes to attracting international students, Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce says.
House bought to add rooms for students
House bought to add rooms for students
The University of Otago has expanded its Dunedin property holdings with the purchase of a $550,000 house to increase capacity at Abbey College.
Scepticism at AgResearch offer to consult ram breeders
Scepticism at AgResearch offer to consult ram breeders
A leading sheep breeder says an AgResearch offer of further consultation on its restructuring plan has come too late.
'Near misses' for Portobello pupils
'Near misses' for Portobello pupils
Portobello School principal Shelley Wilde is fed up with a lack of action on pedestrian safety outside the school.
Invermay's top science manager latest to resign
Invermay's top science manager latest to resign
Another top staff member at AgResearch has resigned, citing its restructuring plan as a reason for leaving.
Ultimatum over Hyde St party
Ultimatum over Hyde St party
The residents of Hyde St are ready for a right royal party, but have been warned it could be the last if this year's keg party gets out of control.
Invermay verdict 'in couple of months'
Invermay verdict 'in couple of months'
A final decision on AgResearch's plan to slash jobs at Invermay will be made in ''the next couple of months''.
Joyce dismisses Clark's AgResearch claims
Joyce dismisses Clark's AgResearch claims
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce said yesterday he had no concerns about the progress of AgResearch farm sales and lashed out at comments by Dunedin North Labour MP David Clark.
Bell Tea to close Dunedin factory
Bell Tea to close Dunedin factory
New Zealand's oldest tea company, Bell Tea, is set to shut its Dunedin factory next month, ending more than 100 years of tea production in the city.
Big plans for the Cook
Big plans for the Cook
The Captain Cook Tavern will ''definitely'' be back, but the building's owners are still sorting through options with potential tenants.
Consult call to AgResearch
Consult call to AgResearch
Farmers at Beef and Lamb New Zealand's annual meeting made an almost unanimous call for AgResearch to carry out more consultation over its plan to slash Invermay jobs.
AgResearch hid risks of proposal: Cull
AgResearch hid risks of proposal: Cull
AgResearch has been accused of hiding the ''enormous risks'' of slashing Invermay jobs after the belated release of its full business case.
AgResearch 'in panic mode'
AgResearch 'in panic mode'
The appointment of an external company to manage AgResearch's restructuring plan shows it is in ''panic mode'', Dunedin North Labour MP David Clark says.