In an age of large-scale digital leaks, including the Panama Papers, there is a strong need for journalistic skills to interpret that data, and to show the public why they should care about it.
TV3 presenter and journalist Mike McRoberts says that in his 30-year journalism career he has "never known as much change in the industry'' as he has experienced in the past 18 months.
Some Government ministries risk being damaged in the long term by their refusal, at times, to engage with the public over alternative viewpoints on defence and foreign affairs.
New Zealand diplomats remain "sceptical of megaphone diplomacy'' but are increasingly making use of social media, although not in an "indiscriminate'' way.
The Otago Polytechnic's second International Food Design Conference ended on a high note with a gala dinner at the polytechnic campus last night.
A further meeting of the Wakatipu Transport Strategic Governance Group will be held on August 5, with a host of matters to be considered.
Brexit is not a "done deal'' and British moves to leave the European Union should be rethought, as damage to the United Kingdom's economy mounts and promises by the "leave'' proponents begin unravel.
The Otago Regional Council is keeping an open mind about the possibility of a car parking building being built in Dowling St on part of the site where it hopes to establish its new headquarters building.
Otago Rural Fire Authority staff, with public support, have put together "care parcels'' to show their support for fellow firefighters who continue to face a huge wildfire near Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada.
When University of Otago medical student Claire French was attacked and left for dead by machete-wielding robbers in Tanzania last year, her planned graduation was the last thing on her mind. ...
Motorists are urged to take care in North Otago today as there is surface flooding on State Highway 83 between between Pukeuri and Kurow.
Among the "massive'' unintended consequences of the Brexit vote, Scotland is likely to opt for independence from Great Britain within two years.
Brexit is an "an isolationist catastrophe'' for Britain, which could prove heavily damaging economically, and lead to Britain's eventual break-up, but could be less harmful for New Zealand.
Dunedin and other Otago readers can now take part in an annual Garden Bird Survey, which takes place throughout the country, starting today and ending on July 3.
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The Otago Regional Council is giving $27,000 from a recently established fund to support community biodiversity efforts on Otago Peninsula.
The Otago Regional Council has approved a "milestone'' annual plan, reflecting a change of approach, and including funding for a higher-profile Otago harbourmaster and wilding conifer control....
Otago Museum has been given a woman's woollen suit designed by Hardy Amies, at a time of growing international interest in the creations of the late English fashion designer.
Filming began in Dunedin yesterday for a documentary which will trace the history of Otago's Chinese community from the 1860s until the recent construction of the Dunedin Chinese Garden.
Josephine, the historic railway engine, remains the star of the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum foyer, but a new touchscreen interactive display nearby also provides a wealth of Otago railways information for visitors.
