Charge your glasses please
Charge your glasses please
With the right atmosphere, and a flickering candle on the table, a glass of good wine has sometimes been known to generate a spark or two among friends.
John Gibb
H&S work has spinoff
H&S work has spinoff
Health and safety improvements to the Otago Museum’s Hutton Theatre have also resulted in increased seating capacity.
Zealandia paper release goes viral
Zealandia paper release goes viral
Dunedin scientist Dr Nick Mortimer's still scratching his head about exactly why a small media release about his Zealandia "Hidden Continent" research paper went viral.
$210k grant for diabetes research
$210k grant for diabetes research
University of Otago academic Dr Lianne Parkin has received a grant of more than $210,000 for research to help counter the "big issue" of type 2 diabetes.
A diamond couple
Rugby triumphs celebrated at diamond anniversary
Two "very special" things happened for Jean and Ian Stevens in 1957.
Liquor store’s off-licence may be renewed
Liquor store’s off-licence likely to be renewed, committee indicates
The Dunedin District Licensing Committee has indicated a Caversham liquor store’s off-licence is likely to be renewed, subject to conditions outlined by the committee being met.
Century-old varsity graffiti sells for $2385
Century-old varsity graffiti sells for $2385
The names of former University of Otago students, carved into lecture theatre desktops more than a century ago, proved an attractive offering at a Dunedin auction yesterday.
Otago study sheds light on diseases
Research on signalling protein sheds new light on disease processes
University of Otago researchers have made a ''significant step'' forward in understanding a key factor in Parkinson's disease, gastric cancer and melanoma.
Dunedin stop on charity trek
'Making a difference' one step at a time
Auckland resident Mark Kerr has ``no regrets'' about resigning from his full-time job to devote five months to walking the length of New Zealand to raise money for St John.
Water drop-in sessions attract more than 130
Water drop-in sessions attract more than 130
More than 130 people have attended a series of 12 ``drop-in'' sessions run by the Otago Regional Council throughout much of Otago over proposed water plan change 1D since the start of last week.
Students' legacy up for auction
Students' legacy up for auction
Names and dates carved into University of Otago lecture theatre desktops more than a century ago provide a tantalising glimpse into the life of former students.
Lease plan for restored ferry pleases
Lease plan for restored ferry pleases
Dunedin deputy mayor Chris Staynes has welcomed a move by a not-for-profit organisation to seek a lessee to operate historic Otago Harbour ferry Elsie Evans.
Woodhead seeks quick release of rabbit-killing virus
Woodhead seeks quick release of rabbit-killing virus
Otago Regional Council chairman Stephen Woodhead is pressing for swift approval to get a new variant of the rabbit haemorhhagic disease virus released in Otago.
Excellence awards for varsity staff
University honours teaching excellence
Four University of Otago staff have won annual teaching excellence awards from the university.
ORC mulls office site
ORC mulls office site
The Otago Regional Council's proposed new head office project in Dowling St is moving closer to reality, and a new multi-storey car park building nearby also seems likely.
Retiring boss transformed rail
Retiring CEO transformed rail service
Retiring Dunedin Railways chief executive Murray Bond has relished "every minute" of the many hours he has put in at work over the past 24 years.
Preferred tenderer named
Preferred tenderer named
The Otago Regional Council has named its preferred tenderer for architectural design services for the council's proposed head office building project.
Mayor's advice for first-years
Mayor welcomes first-years with some sage advice
Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull has urged about 4000 first-year University of Otago students to behave as if they were standing outside their parents' home.
Outram nets sports asset
Outram nets sports asset
Cricket in the Outram area is expected to advance "from strength to strength" after the completion of a new $33,500 nets training facility at the Outram School was formally opened yesterday...
On their way
On their way
Youngsters start running during a Stride, Ride and Slide event at Logan Park, Dunedin, yesterday. Children aged 2 to 6 ran, rode and slid their way through a short multistage course as their first introduction to triathlon.