Matthew Littlewood

It is "auf wiedersehen" to the German department, as the University of Otago confirms cuts to the languages programme.

A major downsizing of the University of Otago’s science communication programme will make it a "shell" of its former self, at a time when it is crucially needed, critics say.

Six Dunedin city councillors have signed an open letter pressuring political parties to make passenger rail a priority ahead of the October election.

A University of Otago department which has been an important part of the institution since the 19th century is the next in line for cuts.

Business-as-usual operations of the Waitaki hydro-power schemes will not restore the "mana" of the Waitaiki River, consent renewal application documents say.

Smoke detectors may have saved the life of the resident of a Lookout Point house gutted in a fire yesterday morning.

The world has been watching as Dunedin plays host to the Fifa Women’s World Cup and the international event will have lasting effects on the city, deputy mayor Sophie Barker says.

A Mosgiel-based excavation company still owes creditors nearly $3 million after the sale of most of its plant equipment and vehicles.

The University of Otago has been accused of exorbitant spending after its bill for consultants increased by more than 26% over the past five years.

University of Otago staff will again be in the firing line as the institution seeks $10 million in savings from restructuring.