OUSA prioritises safety upgrade
OUSA prioritises safety upgrade
The Otago University Students’ Association is prioritising student safety by spending $1.5 million to earthquake strengthen its "flagship building".
Report private while ‘next steps’ considered
Report private while ‘next steps’ considered
The Ministry for Primary Industries’ investigation into a South Dunedin supermarket overrun by rats earlier this year has now been completed — but the ministry will not yet release its report...
Interactive science experience to be taken to the Cook Islands
Interactive science experience to be taken to the Cook Islands
A small piece of life in Antarctica and the International Space Station will be taken to the Cook Islands next week as part of Tūhura Otago Museum’s 2024 Science Expo.
Building on the rise
Building on the rise
A large crane towers over the Dunedin city centre as construction of the new Mataukareao building continues in Great King St.
Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations
Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations
A glimpse into the possible future of New Zealand fashion will hit the catwalk on Friday night, as local students showcase their collections at The Hub.
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Council chief's language slammed
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Council chief's language slammed
Some councillors may not have dared speak up after revelations the DCC's chief executive was in the habit of insulting them, but Cr Mandy Mayhem was one who did.
Painting the town
Painting the town
What was once a dull, grey concrete wall in Stafford St is now a colourful montage of artistic graffiti, after more than 30 artists put their mark on it as part of the Ōtepoti Hip-Hop...
Mask-wearing can cause anxiety: study
Mask-wearing can cause anxiety: study
After angry mobs took to the streets overseas to protest perceived dangers of wearing masks during the Covid pandemic, University of Otago researchers decided to put their theories to the test.
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Insults risk eroding trust: businessman
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Insults risk eroding trust: businessman
Damage from a council chief executive flinging insults could be "far-reaching" for Dunedin, undermining its elected representatives, a prominent businessman says.
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Demolition remains a possibility
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Demolition remains a possibility
A historically significant Dunedin home is still on track to be taken down despite being shortlisted for inclusion in a heritage protection schedule.
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Diving club cries foul over Moana Pool use
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Diving club cries foul over Moana Pool use
A Dunedin diving club says it is failing to make a splash because of a dubious decision to allow aqua joggers in their landing zone.
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Fees vote abstention right call: White
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Fees vote abstention right call: White
Newly-elected Otago University Students’ Association president Liam White says he too would have abstained on the vote to increase tuition fees.
‘Unreal’ to see work in journal
‘Unreal’ to see work in journal
A Dunedin artist’s celebration of Pasifika art is hitting the page across the country.
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Sea lion’s wounds investigated
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Sea lion’s wounds investigated
Officials are awaiting post-mortem results of a female sea lion euthanised after it was found critically injured in a remote Catlins estuary last week.
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Dismayed by change to loop bus service
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Dismayed by change to loop bus service
A Mosgiel resident is "fuming" at changes to a bus service that loops around the town.
Plan puts cat among the pigeons
Plan puts cat among the pigeons
A plan to paint over a 35-year-old mural in North Dunedin has led to a public outcry and a petition to save it.
Fog cannon goes off in mall
Fog cannon goes off in mall
Firefighters respond to an activated fog cannon inside the Golden Centre mall yesterday.
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Fourth storey for historic St Clair building
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Fourth storey for historic St Clair building
A more than a century old Dunedin heritage hotel is set to receive a modern facelift.
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‘I had fallen into bad habits’
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‘I had fallen into bad habits’
Insulting language such as "f... tards" was repeatedly used by Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham to describe councillors, sources say.
Options ‘fall far short’: clinician
Options ‘fall far short’: clinician
Clinicians have provided feedback on the two options the government called for when it announced a $1.88 billion cap on Dunedin’s new hospital — and both "fall far short".