The principle that all New Zealanders, rich or poor, should have equal access to justice is being challenged by growing problems over court affordability, Justice Helen Winkelmann warned yesterday.
Otago is a province with a rich history of establishing firsts. We have led the way in many fields, and that tradition continues. Researchers at the University of Otago are attracting international attention, with some granted millions of dollars for cutting-edge projects. So what are they up to? Reporter John Gibb, in a fortnightly series, does his own research on the researchers.
More questions are being asked about the reliability of Dunedin's street lighting after a delay in turning on the lights resulted in a citywide street light blackout for at least half an hour last night.
Recently appointed Otago Museum conservator Nyssa Mildwaters is excited to have taken on the challenge of helping protect and conserve the museum's two million objects, large and small.
University of Otago research in many fields has been boosted by funding totalling more than $13.9 million in the latest Marsden Fund grants, announced today.
University of Otago lecturer Dr Kristin Hillman has won an annual teaching award for her ''outstanding'' and enthusiastic contribution to university teaching.
Massey University has been selected to host the Government's new Food Safety Science and Research Centre, and the University of Otago and other partners will contribute collaboratively.
Four University of Otago researchers, Profs Catherine Day, Ewan Fordyce, Neil McNaughton and Iain Raeburn, have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society of New Zealand.
Trail running is an exciting new development that could greatly boost interest in running in Mosgiel, former Athletics Taieri president Rob Urquhart says.
Strong backing from the Mosgiel Memorial RSA is helping make a dream involving overseas travel come true for Dunedin Army Cadet Sergeant Mara Andrews.
Actor and director Louise Petherbridge reads a Dylan Thomas work, A Child's Christmas in Wales, at the Globe Theatre in Dunedin on Sunday.
Dunedin obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Celia Devenish has won a senior staff award for quality in teaching, from the University of Otago's Dunedin School of Medicine.
The promotion of ''fad'' low-carb, high-fat diets risks harming public health and will do ''nothing'' to counter New Zealand's growing obesity epidemic, Prof Jim Mann warned yesterday.
Otago is a province with a rich history of establishing firsts. We have led the way in many fields, and that tradition continues. Researchers at the University of Otago are attracting international attention, with some granted millions of dollars for cutting-edge projects. So what are they up to? Reporter John Gibb, in a fortnightly series, does his own research on the researchers.
Work to repair and restore the badly damaged grave of Charles Kettle, Dunedin's first main surveyor, is well under way at the city's Southern Cemetery.
Glenfalloch Garden event organiser Glenda Bruce would like a recent nocturnal visitor to the garden to shed light on one simple thing.
University of Otago scientists have found tantalising new clues in the fight against a dangerous condition in pregnancy, and their research could lead to much earlier diagnosis.
More specialised support services should be provided for people under 65 with early onset dementia, Wellington psychiatrist Dr Sally Rimkeit is urging.
Dunedin musician Mike Moroney was ''a little bit dumbstruck'' when he arrived home on Wednesday evening to find burglars had stolen seven of his stringed musical instruments.
Glenfalloch Garden and Restaurant event organiser Glenda Bruce takes a close look at Still I Rise, a soaring sculpture by Otago Peninsula artist Philippa Wilson, which features a pile of colanders.
