Cash boost not at Otago's cost
Cash boost not at Otago's cost
A government cash injection of $260 million for Canterbury University will not lure students away from the University of Otago, sciences pro-vice-chancellor Prof Keith Hunter says.
Vaughan Elder
Plans to return Cook to former glory
Plans to return Cook to former glory
Plans to save the Captain Cook Tavern are progressing and an artist's impression shows what the well-known watering hole, founded in 1860, could look like.
Lakes rise pushes Otago past 200,000 people
Lakes rise pushes Otago past 200,000 people
Rapid growth in the Queenstown Lakes District has pushed Otago's population beyond 200,000 for the first time and there has been modest growth in other parts of the region.
Date with AgResearch
Date with AgResearch
The southern delegation fighting plans to downsize Invermay will make its case to a group representing AgResearch's board and management today.
AgResearch board may be wavering
AgResearch board may be wavering
Those fighting to save jobs at Invermay believe their efforts are causing some on the AgResearch board to doubt the wisdom of the restructuring plan.
AgResearch 'wanted to expand Invermay'
AgResearch 'wanted to expand Invermay'
A new leak reveals AgResearch made a submission to Dunedin City Council enthusiastic about expanding Invermay, only months before presenting plans to the Government to slash jobs at the facility.
Business case was 'shoddy'
Business case was 'shoddy'
The Government has been slammed after a leaked document revealed it approved a ''shoddy'' AgResearch business case for restructuring, which included slashing jobs at Invermay.
Dunedin Hobbit fans need to book ahead
Dunedin Hobbit fans need to book ahead
The closure of Hoyts' cinema complex means Dunedin Tolkien fans should book if they wish to see the second movie in the Hobbit trilogy at peak times.
University staff concerns heeded
University staff concerns heeded
The University of Otago has set up a new complaints process in response to staff concerns about the behaviour of a senior director.
Aoraki Polytech to shed positions
Aoraki Polytech to shed positions
Aoraki Polytechnic has cut 24 jobs and proposes cutting seven more. Oamaru and Dunedin staff are among those who could be affected.
Workplace wellness programme success
Workplace wellness programme success
Two Otago Polytechnic students have been chosen to ''Live the Dream'' after developing a workplace wellness programme trialled at the Otago Corrections Facility.
Dunedin 'lagging behind'
Dunedin 'lagging behind'
Dunedin is poorer than New Zealand's other major centres and its labour force is shrinking, census data released yesterday shows.
Invermay support
Invermay support
The chairman of a Southland sheep breeding association is calling for a ''thorough audit'' of AgResearch over its decision to gut Invermay.
Child-care price increases upset
Child-care price increases upset
A Dunedin couple are upset over proposed price increases for a new University of Otago child-care centre opening next year.
Process lacking clarity, Dunedin MP says
Process lacking clarity, Dunedin MP says
AgResearch has been accused of lacking transparency over its failure to release documentation supporting its plan to slash jobs at Invermay.
AgResearch head's comments criticised
AgResearch head's comments criticised
The relationship between the University of Otago and Invermay has been ''unfairly'' portrayed by AgResearch and others, the director of Genetics Otago says.
University buys neighbour
University buys neighbour
A house up for tender within the University of Otago's campus, was bought by the university for just over $500,000 last month.
Invermay resignations 'appalling'
Invermay resignations 'appalling'
AgResearch chief executive Tom Richardson has been accused of ''fiddling while Invermay burns'' after revelations seven staff have resigned over its restructuring plan.
Delay fixing leak 'unfortunate'
Delay fixing leak 'unfortunate'
The contractor for the University of Otago's $40 million building at Forsyth Barr Stadium has acknowledged difficulties finding the cause of a leaking roof.
Unesco status for Brasch collection
Unesco status for Brasch collection
The collection left by Dunedin arts and literature patron Charles Brasch received international heritage status from Unesco at an event in the city yesterday.