Matthew Littlewood

The University of Otago has overspent its travel budget for the year to date by nearly $1.5 million, but says it is still down on pre-Covid 19 levels.

A restructure of the digital department at the Otago Polytechnic Te Pūkenga will not result in job losses, the national polytechnic says.

Nearly 10 years ago, Pukehiki Church Trust member Derrick Railton thought all the small historic community church needed was a new coat of paint and some new weatherboards.

The University of Otago is refusing to say whether it is considering breaking with tradition and appointing someone outside the academic world as vice-chancellor.

Ratepayers will not be "on the hook" for the recovery of a sunken boat, as the Otago Regional Council says it is likely to seek costs from the owner.

A local pharmacist is reporting Covid anti-viral packs going out the door as active case numbers climb in the region.

The University of Otago has almost achieved its target of making $25 million in savings this year, but acknowledges its biggest cut is likely to be a one-off.

Seven more jobs are set to go at the University of Otago as the School of Computing joins the list of departments affected by the ongoing restructuring at the academic institution.