Hip-hop dance duo to represent NZ on world stage
Hip-hop dance duo to represent NZ on world stage
A Dunedin hip-hop duo have danced their way to Portugal, after winning gold on the national stage.
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Tributes flow for co-principal
Tributes flow for co-principal
A Dunedin secondary school co-principal who died suddenly at the weekend has been described as "very caring with a big heart" as tributes flood in.
Person hurt in quad bike crash near airport
Person hurt in quad bike crash near airport
One person has been taken hospital after a collision between a quad bike and car near Dunedin airport.
New manager trades prison for nature
New manager trades prison for nature
There are big shoes to fill, but Gabe Davis is ready to take his first steps.
Uni group calls for more govt funding
Uni group calls for more govt funding
A staff and student pressure group fighting looming cuts says the University of Otago needs to stop "fighting amongst ourselves" and present a united front to the Government.
Slip-up announces uni cuts prematurely
Slip-up announces uni cuts prematurely
A plan for significant cuts which left students and staff shocked and upset was released prematurely, the University of Otago says.
Masters programmes at risk of cuts
Masters programmes at risk of cuts
A pair of masters programmes are in the firing line as the University of Otago ramps up its search for savings.
Initiative designed to help fill hospo skills shortage
Initiative designed to help fill hospo skills shortage
A new job-seeking initiative will help fill a shortage of skills in the hospitality industry by funnelling in new recruits.
Dunedin firm seals $40m deal
Dunedin firm seals $40m deal
A Dunedin education company has snapped up an emerging technology firm in a $40 million deal.
Train, car collide on crossing near Oamaru
Train, car collide on crossing near Oamaru
A car and a train have collided near Glenavy, north of Oamaru, this evening.
Winter makes its frigid presence felt
Winter makes its frigid presence felt
Snow has fallen in parts of the South as a cold front moves up the country this King's Birthday Weekend.
Scared scarfie scoffed at
Scared scarfie scoffed at
South Otago pubs have extended an open invitation to varsity students willing to brave a mullet or two, following a recent review in a student magazine.
Two arrests after firearms incidents
Two arrests after firearms incidents
Armed police responded to two separate firearms incidents yesterday.
Two arrests made following separate firearms alerts
Two arrests made following separate firearms alerts
Armed police descended on Dunedin streets yesterday as they responded to two separate events, amid a recent string of firearm incidents in the city.
Cars towed after South Dunedin collision
Cars towed after South Dunedin collision
Two vehicles were left undriveable after a collision in South Dunedin.
Noel Leeming to close George St store
'Difficult decision' to close George St store
Electronics retailer Noel Leeming will shut its doors at its Dunedin George St location after an extensive review of its store network.
Council ‘overlooked’ live music scene’s venue concerns
Council ‘overlooked’ live music scene’s venue concerns
Despite almost two years of campaigning for protection of their venues, the live music community is disappointed the Dunedin City Council did not address their concerns when it had the chance.
George St work progressing steadily
George St work progressing steadily
Work is moving steadily along on the one-way development of George St.
Climate concerns get airing
Climate concerns get airing
The latest in a series of climate strikes has taken on a grander scale in hopes of forging "a resilient Ōtepoti."
Unapproved uni logo aired on TV
Unapproved uni logo aired on TV
The University of Otago is stressing nothing should be read into its new, yet-to-be-approved logo making a premature appearance on national television.