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Polytech course cuts tip of iceberg: staff
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Polytech course cuts tip of iceberg: staff
The Otago Polytechnic has signalled it wishes to discontinue a trio of smaller courses, but staff say these cuts are the tip of the iceberg.
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Delays add $40m to build cost: Hodgson
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Delays add $40m to build cost: Hodgson
A year of government dithering has added $40 million to the cost of the budget-squeezed new Dunedin hospital project, a former boss says.
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Staff fears over children's wing at new hospital
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Staff fears over children's wing at new hospital
Staff are concerned the children’s wing and paediatrics department at the new Dunedin hospital will not have enough space to carry out some of its functions.
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Being caught cheating ‘significant learning experience’
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Being caught cheating ‘significant learning experience’
Being caught up in a cheating scandal has been a "significant learning experience" for the law students involved, the University of Otago says.
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Clutha's water breaches more than rest of NZ
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'Embarrassing': Clutha's water breaches more than rest of NZ
A small Otago council has recorded more drinking water quality breaches than the rest of New Zealand combined, a damning report has revealed.
Children buzzed to make robots
Children buzzed to make own robots at science fest
There was plenty of whirring and buzzing at the Dunedin Gasworks Museum.
Logan Park turf wins Fifa award
Logan Park turf wins Fifa award
The all-weather Logan Park turf has scored with Fifa, securing major international recognition.
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Number of beds ‘unethical’
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Number of beds ‘unethical’
The number of mental health for older people beds proposed for the new Dunedin hospital is at a level which is "unethical" and potentially dangerous, a consultant geriatrician says.
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Academic calls out ‘toxic’ school
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Academic calls out ‘toxic’ school
An academic has taken his grievances to Parliament to blow the whistle on the University of Otago's "toxic" Business School.
Dismantling chimney challenging job
Dismantling chimney challenging job
The preservation of the former Gasworks building’s chimney has been a matter of taking it apart brick by brick — all 4000 of them — in a bid to protect the rest of the South Dunedin structure.
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Legal action against polytech over job cuts on cards
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Legal action against polytech over job cuts on cards
Leaked letters show the Tertiary Education Union is gearing up for legal action against Otago Polytechnic over accusations it bungled the slashing of jobs.
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Housing project cuts ‘perfect storm’ for rise in homelessness
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Housing project cuts ‘perfect storm’ for rise in homelessness
Kāinga Ora's cuts to a host of housing projects could worsen Dunedin’s homelessness problem, city councillors say.
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DCC parking plans ‘unworkable’
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DCC parking plans ‘unworkable’
The city council’s proposed shakeup of parking spaces — including the removal of special parking spaces for tour coaches outside the Dunedin i-Site — has been slammed as "completely unworkable".
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US attack on Iran will worsen conflict: prof
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US attack on Iran will worsen conflict: prof
The United States attacks on three principal nuclear sites in Iran will likely worsen conflict in the Middle-East, the University of Otago’s leading international relations academic says.
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10 housing projects cut locally
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10 housing projects cut locally
Ten Kainga Ora state housing projects in Dunedin bringing 120 homes have been scrapped in what has been described as another "kick in the guts" to the city.
Discards redesigned for charity auction
Discards redesigned for charity auction
Dozens of previously unwanted or unsellable items have been brought back to life.
‘Gift’ of Olveston celebrated on Matariki
‘Gift’ of Olveston celebrated on Matariki
Nearly 200 people stepped back in time on Matariki yesterday.
Uni back in top 200 in worldranking
Uni back in top 200 in worldranking
The University of Otago is back in the top 200 of world-ranked institutions in a major rankings table — and the vice-chancellor credits the work of staff and students.
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Liquor store hit by students drinking less
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Liquor store hit by students drinking less
A North Dunedin liquor store owner says his business has been hit by students consuming less alcohol.
Highgate home to be demoed for luxury townhouses
Highgate home to be demoed for luxury townhouses
A substantial Highgate property is being demolished to make way for five luxury townhouses selling for up to $1.4 million each.