The Cook could close within next fortnight
The Cook could close within next fortnight
Dunedin's historic Captain Cook Tavern could close by the middle of this month.
Vaughan Elder
Closure of Cook confirmed
Closure of Cook confirmed
Dunedin's historic Captain Cook Tavern will close at the end of next week, but whether it will be for good is yet to be seen.
$358m vote of confidence
$358m vote of confidence
A University of Otago building programme worth nearly $358 million will be ''massively positive'' for the Dunedin economy, Otago Chamber of Commerce president Peter McIntyre says.
OUSA's $6m for projects, insurance
OUSA's $6m for projects, insurance
The Otago University Students' Association has set aside more than $6 million to fund future projects and provide insurance in case it cannot reach a funding agreement with the university.
SJS earnings down
SJS earnings down
A downward trend in the amount of money Otago students are earning through Student Job Search (SJS) has continued.
Large rate-take hit for DCC
Large rate-take hit for DCC
Dunedin City Council misses out on ''millions'' in rates each year, with the city having the highest percentage of non-rateable assets of New Zealand's main centres, council figures show.
Finishing touches on Water of Leith work
Finishing touches on Water of Leith work
Contractors work on the finishing touches on the first stage of flood protection and beautification work on the Water of Leith, which is now expected to be finished next month.
Hotel bid decision due today
Hotel bid decision due today
The committee considering whether to allow the proposed $100 million waterfront hotel in Dunedin may not be able release its decision to the developers by the deadline at the end of today.
Tarras water proposal summary
Tarras water proposal summary
An Otago Regional Council annual plan hearings committee has decided against making a recommendation on the Tarras irrigation scheme.
Rising rivers, relief, then chill
Rising rivers, relief, then chill
The worst of the weather that caused flooding and high winds in Otago and Southland yesterday should be over by today, but a cold front bringing the possibility of snow above 500m is forecast to arrive late in the day.
Hyde disaster marked
Hyde disaster marked
Some of the few remaining survivors of the Hyde railway disaster were among about 80 people who yesterday braved the wind and rain to mark the 70-year anniversary of the horrific accident.
Dog walking's link to wellbeing studied
Dog walking's link to wellbeing studied
University of Otago researchers are pounding the pavement with dog owners to discover how taking a walk with man's best friend affects a person's wellbeing.
University updates staff on quake work
University updates staff on quake work
The University of Otago updated its staff about its $50 million earthquake-strengthening plan yesterday, revealing a building constructed in the late 1990s is among those found to be earthquake-prone.
Otago lecturer's novel tops bestseller list
Otago lecturer's novel tops bestseller list
University of Otago lecturer Dr Rogelio Guedea is living a double life as a top author in Mexico, with his most recent novel among the five best-selling books in that country.
OUSA in for shake-up if motion passes: president
OUSA in for shake-up if motion passes: president
The Otago University Students' Association will be facing a major shake-up if a motion included in a referendum held this week passes, president Francisco Hernandez says.
University approach to drinking praised
University approach to drinking praised
A United States researcher who studies drinking culture at universities says the University of Otago is on the right track when it comes to tackling problem drinking among its students.
Island-style reggae wins top honours
Island-style reggae wins top honours
Eight-piece reggae band Reo triumphed in a tightly-fought Otago University Students' Association Battle of the Bands final at the weekend.
Insomnia part and parcel of film competition
Insomnia part and parcel of film competition
The more than 50 teams burning the midnight oil in this year's 48 hour furious filmmaking competition in Dunedin over the weekend fittingly had to include an insomniac character called Vic Meyer.
'Critic' row rumbles on
'Critic' row rumbles on
The former editor of University of Otago student magazine Critic has threatened to sue if the magazine publishes ''unknown allegations'' about what led to him stepping down from the role.
China trip gains already
China trip gains already
Otago Polytechnic chief executive Phil Ker has returned from a successful trip visiting Chinese tertiary institutions, which is already bearing fruit when it comes to student numbers.