'Onerous' dental contracts slammed
'Onerous' dental contracts slammed
A Dunedin dentist is refusing to re-sign what he calls an "utterly onerous and loss-making" government contract to provide free dental healthcare to children.
John Lewis
Roadblock to Special Rigs run removed
Roadblock to Special Rigs run removed
This year’s Special Rigs for Special Kids event came dangerously close to being cancelled for the third year in a row, but has been saved with the help of the Dunedin City Council and its contractors.
Scholarship winner focusing on Treaty
Scholarship winner focusing on Treaty
New Zealand’s legal system is "on the cusp" of a transformation and University of Otago law graduate Josie Te Rata is hoping to be near the centre of it, contributing to significant policy and law...
‘Breakthrough’ study on rheumatic fever
‘Breakthrough’ study on rheumatic fever
New "breakthrough" research has found those who live in overcrowded housing are more likely to develop acute rheumatic fever and streptococcal infections of the skin.
Heartbreaker or heart-throb
Otago student puts heart on the line in reality TV series
Long walks on the beach at sunset, fun and games, and lots of other night-time activity on a tropical island - Manaaki Hoepo thought, "what could possibly go wrong?".
‘Normal’ weather at last
‘Normal’ weather at last
Following months of warmer-than-average temperatures, parts of Otago and Southland just got their first taste of "normal" June weather.
Locomotive v excavator: and the winner is ...
Locomotive v excavator: and the winner is ...
When it comes to a battle between a diesel locomotive and a 36-tonne excavator with a special attachment, the excavator will win — eventually.
Wintry forecast hits weekend events
Wintry forecast hits weekend events
The forecast for Dunedin tomorrow and Saturday have prompted organisers to cancel the Winter Octafun event and forced changes to the Midwinter Carnival, which is still going ahead.
Forecast rain puts damper on Octagon event
Forecast rain puts damper on Octagon event
A poor weather forecast for Dunedin has prompted the cancellation of the Octafun event in the Octagon.
Focus on children’s poor dental health
Focus on children’s poor dental health
Despite the hard work of dental professionals in the midst of an early childhood dental disease "tsunami", every part of the oral healthcare system is stressed, with long waiting lists and...
Rest of July predicted to be chilly
Rest of July predicted to be chilly
Just when everyone is starting to think winter is not as cold as it once was, MetService says there is potential for more snow across the southern region this weekend — and it could be a recurring feature this month.
Success then nerves for top apprentice
Success then nerves for top apprentice
There are only two things that really make apprentice electrician Kent Marshall’s eyes light up. One is accidentally touching the wrong wire, the other is winning competitions.
Scanner solving mysteries of history
Scanner solving mysteries of history
Three new species of animal found among North Otago fossils could soon be identified and named, following the purchase of a new 3-D scanner at the University of Otago.
La Nina’s effects remain
La Nina’s effects remain
The atmospheric imprint of La Nina remains strong over New Zealand, meaning temperatures are likely to be warmer than average over the next three months.
Govt urged to act over welfare issues
Govt urged to act over welfare issues
Otago University researchers want the Govt to urgently implement recommendations made by its Welfare Expert Advisory Group which found social welfare rates are too low and benefits are increasingly difficult to access.
Women game developers showcasing skill
Women game developers showcasing skill at museum
If it looks like laser gun-toting troops are battling for a small corner of ground on the Museum Reserve this weekend, and loads of civilians and children are joining in, just go with the flow.
$5 million for research on osteoarthritis
$5 million for research on osteoarthritis
Nearly $5 million has been injected into University of Otago research which aims to reduce the burden of osteoarthritis in New Zealand.
Nurses being trained to give prescriptions
Nurses being trained to give prescriptions
Patients with common ear infections, sore throats, routine aches and pains and common skin conditions will no longer have to see their doctor for a medical prescription.
Weather good news for skiers
Weather good news for skiers
Skiers will rejoice — another blanket of snow is expected for the lower South Island at the end of the working week.
Opera explores Frame’s time at Seacliff institution
Opera explores Frame’s time at Seacliff institution
Southerners will soon have an opportunity to get a taste of one of the region’s most notorious institutions - Seacliff Mental Hospital - in the form of a new opera.