AgResearch 'in panic mode'
AgResearch 'in panic mode'
The appointment of an external company to manage AgResearch's restructuring plan shows it is in ''panic mode'', Dunedin North Labour MP David Clark says.
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War commemorations discussed
War commemorations discussed
The importance of commemorating war in a way which prevents conflict rather than glorifying it was discusse
Opportunity to see machinery
Opportunity to see machinery
A ''hidden'' museum showing off the region's industrial heritage is having an open day this Sunday.
Protests target of Campus Watch
Protests target of Campus Watch
The University of Otago is refusing to say whether it is attempting to prevent a protest group from consuming cannabis on campus.
Motorhome owners rally
Motorhome owners rally
An invasion of motorhomes is set to descend on Mosgiel this week.
Otago trio show they can
Otago trio show they can
A run-in with security, a lack of sleep and a fair amount of frustration did not stop a team of Dunedin students from crossing Europe using only energy drinks as currency.
Three senior university appointments
Three senior university appointments
The University of Otago has appointed a chief financial officer.
University enrolments back on the rise
University enrolments back on the rise
Strong growth in first-year student numbers has helped turn around three years of declining enrolments at the University of Otago.
What a right Rippa Royal day
What a right Rippa Royal day
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made special connections with some of their southern-most subjects in Dunedin yesterday.
Increased capacity at colleges hits landlords
Increased capacity at colleges hits landlords
Landlords of student flats have been hit by increased capacity at residential colleges in Dunedin, Real Estate Institute of New Zealand spokeswoman Liz Nidd says.
Sandy answers the call to help
Sandy answers the call to help
Sandy Trainor dedicates much of his life to the Mosgiel Memorial RSA, and is keen to keep up the good work as long as he can.
Trio of travellers to trade only with energy drinks
Trio of travellers to trade only with energy drinks
A team of three Dunedin students is preparing to travel across Europe using only energy drinks as currency.
DCC and university swap land
DCC and university swap land
The University of Otago and Dunedin City Council have swapped two similar sized pieces of land at the edge of the council's Frederick St car park.
Liquidator of club says recovering money 'difficult'
Liquidator of club says recovering money 'difficult'
A liquidator says he is disappointed at a lack of co-operation from members of a defunct Dunedin club in handing over money from the club's sale.
Mosgiel couple fear dog stolen
Mosgiel couple fear dog stolen
A Mosgiel couple are worried their beloved dog Rusty has been stolen after he disappeared without trace on Sunday.
April start for Bell wind-down
April start for Bell wind-down
Bell Tea confirmed yesterday it will begin winding down its Dunedin operation next month, ending a more than 100-year connection with the city.
Police not pursuing Vandervis complaint against 'ODT'
Police not pursuing Vandervis complaint against 'ODT'
Police have decided not to pursue a complaint against the Otago Daily Times made by Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis.
Few breaches of smoke-free rule
Few breaches of smoke-free rule
The University of Otago's smoke-free policy has been introduced without a hitch.
Heat goes on over stuffy lecture theatre
Heat goes on over stuffy lecture theatre
A group of hot and bothered University of Otago law students is concerned over rising temperatures in a lecture theatre, saying their ability to learn is being affected.
Mystery of MH370 'most baffling'
Mystery of MH370 'most baffling'
A University of Otago professor who studies aviation accidents says the disappearance of a Malaysia plane is the ''most baffling'' one he could remember.