Research group award for microbiology team
Research group award for microbiology team
A pioneering University of Otago microbiology team, led by Prof Greg Cook, has been selected as the recipient of the university’s latest research group award.
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Academics query software use for risk assessment
Academics query software use for risk assessment
University of Otago researchers are warning of potential problems in government departments using computer-based risk-prediction models, including a controversial new tool used by ACC to profile...
Historic stonework damaged in crash
Historic stonework damaged in crash
The Dunedin City Council is taking heritage advice as it strives to repair a stone wall at a historic George St bridge, which was heavily damaged in an early morning car smash last weekend.
Internet sensation Tumanako has flown the coop
Internet sensation Tumanako has flown the coop
Otago Peninsula Trust staff had strong "bitter-sweet" feelings after the latest northern royal albatross chick flew away shortly after noon yesterday.
ORC chamber going to Philip Laing House
ORC chamber going to Philip Laing House
The Otago Regional Council chamber will switch to Philip Laing House in the Exchange area early next year, as moves continue to establish a new council head office in central Dunedin.
Stop-gap measure to save bus services
Stop-gap measure to save bus services
The Otago Regional Council has stepped in to try to save soon-to-be-axed Dunedin school bus services - until the end of the year.
Toys given to hospital and ecosanctuary
Toys given to hospital and ecosanctuary
Two gifts to the children's ward at the Dunedin Hospital are likely to revive happy memories of earlier visits to the Otago Museum Discovery World science centre.
Plea to family law students to be guardians of the young
Plea to family law students to be guardians of the young
Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft urges more than 100 University of Otago family law students to become advocates for young people once they took on ''powerful'' positions as lawyers.
Mosgiel AOS incident resolved
AOS incident resolved
A 41-year-old man was taken into custody by police in Mosgiel last night after an armed offenders squad call-out.
Petition organiser 'over the moon'
Petition organiser 'over the moon'
About 90 people have signed a petition calling for alternative routes to be used instead of three Wakari residential streets which recently became part of busy bus thoroughfares.
Bus users embrace upgrade to route
Bus users embrace upgrade to route
Bus users have welcomed a move by the Otago Regional Council to fund an upgrade to half-hourly service next year, on the Belleknowes-Waverley route.
AOS called to Mosgiel incident
AOS called to Mosgiel incident
Armed police are present in Mosgiel after they were called to an incident earlier this evening.
Auckland singer ‘ecstatic’ to win aria competition
Auckland singer ‘ecstatic’ to win aria competition
Hard work and some crucial support were among the keys to success for Auckland singer Natasha Wilson, who last night won the $5000 first prize at the Dame Malvina Major Foundation Dunedin Aria final.
'Stellar' result in performance tests
Otago University tops all key measures in TEC performance tests
The University of Otago has achieved a "stellar" result, topping all the latest key Government indicators measuring the educational performance of students at New Zealand universities.
Long-serving St Clair surf lifesavers recognised
Long-serving St Clair surf lifesavers earn service badges
Three Dunedin men have received 50-year service badges from the national surf life-saving organisation.
Ridge Runner service runs quick and direct
Ridge Runner service runs quick and direct
The Ridge Runner bus service began life this week as part of the third and biggest group of bus changes introduced by the Otago Regional Council since July 2015.
Students’ Christmas gifts welcomed by Presbyterian Support
Students’ Christmas gifts welcomed by Presbyterian Support
Presbyterian Support Otago staff members were surprised and delighted to be given more than 50 early Christmas presents for youngsters in need, at a University of Otago college this week.
Hiroshima gingko tree seeds planted
Hiroshima gingko tree seeds planted in Dunedin
Seeds from a Japanese gingko tree that survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima are being planted in Dunedin as part of an international peace project.
Gene editing: ‘risks in both directions’
Gene editing: ‘risks in both directions’
Other nations would also benefit if New Zealanders held a national discussion on the ethical problems and potential benefits of new DNA engineering technology.
Event at reserve marks global day of peace
Event at reserve marks global day of peace
A crowd of more than 100 people gathered near the Dunedin Peace Pole to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace yesterday.