Award for Otago scientist
Award for Otago scientist
University of Otago Emeritus Prof Sir Alan Mark has been awarded the 2010 Charles Fleming Award for Environmental Achievement.
Awards
Award for Waitati artist
Award for Waitati artist
Waitati artist Kate Fitzharris has won a major prize in the 2010 Portage Ceramic Awards, announced in Auckland last night.
Hospitality award for hotel
Hospitality award for hotel
A Dunedin hotel has won a prestigious national award less than a year after opening.
Socks on ice a winner
Socks on ice a winner
Awards which celebrate the lighter side of science have acknowledged University of Otago research into a well-known winter survival method.
Art gallery feeling much beloved after honour
Art gallery feeling much beloved after honour
The Dunedin Public Art Gallery has received the best 125th birthday present possible.
`Best bus driver in NZ' loves his job
`Best bus driver in NZ' loves his job
A former Dunedin man has been named New Zealand's best bus driver.
HP Envy 14 'best all-round laptop tested in years'
HP Envy 14 'best all-round laptop tested in years'
Many notebook manufacturers have tried to match the sexy factor Apple brings to its proprietary computer line, but few have succeeded.
Award honours volunteer
Award honours volunteer
In just eight years, Dunedin woman Pru Casey has made a lasting impact on surf life-saving.
Safe tramping efforts recognised with prize
Safe tramping efforts recognised with prize
The Otago Youth Adventure Trust and Milton Rotary Tramping Club was last night named Clutha's premier volunteer grouping of 2010.
Young Otago film-makers win major prize
Young Otago film-makers win major prize
From modest beginnings, two young Dunedin film-makers are headed for the top, having just won the Platinum Best Film Award at the 2010 Colorado International Film Festival.
Award for resort photographer
Award for resort photographer
Queenstown photographer Jackie Ranken was last night named the 2010 Illustrative Photographer of the Year at the Epson/NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards in Queenstown.
Scientist co-winner of award
Scientist co-winner of award
A Dunedin environmental scientist and two colleagues have won a top international science prize for developing a simple test which measures arsenic levels in drinking water.
Jimmy's takes top award
Jimmy's takes top award
A Central Otago business with a recipe for success gained further recognition at an awards ceremony in Roxburgh last night attended by more than 200 people.
Otago law students judged best overall
Otago law students judged best overall
For the second consecutive year, University of Otago law students have won the president's prize for the best overall performance in a national university law competition.
Park top with customers
Park top with customers
Wanaka's Aspiring Campervan Park has been voted the best holiday accommodation park in New Zealand by tourism website rankers.co.nz.
Swimming: Strong showing from Otago swimmer at SI champs
Swimming: Strong showing from Otago swimmer at SI champs
Otago swimmers performed well at the South Island championships in Queenstown over the weekend.
Turner's 'dangerous poetry' proves a winner
Turner's 'dangerous poetry' proves a winner
Otago poet Brian Turner last night won the New Zealand Post Book Award poetry section, for what the judges described as "dangerous poetry".
Alpine skiracer wins $5000 prize
Alpine skiracer wins $5000 prize
Queenstown-based alpine ski racer Taylor Rapley (19) is $5000 better off after winning the Otago AMP Regional Scholarship.
Dunedin, Central Otago writers win children's book awards
Dunedin, Central Otago writers win children's book awards
Two Otago writers won prestigious awards at the 2010 Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) Children's Book Awards in Wellington last night.
Festival best marketed event of year
Festival best marketed event of year
The American Express Queenstown Winter Festival was hailed as the best-marketed event in New Zealand over the past year and boosted its year-on-year media profile by 62%, despite a cut in its marketing budget.