Otis’ big day out ends safely
Otis’ big day out ends safely
If you give Otis an inch, he will probably take a mile — maybe more.
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Quantum computers link could ‘change the world’
Quantum computers link could ‘change the world’
If you thought Dunedin’s weather was cold, try working in Harald Schwefel’s research laboratory.
Research could change lives of cancer patients
Research could change lives of cancer patients
Following more than a decade of research, a University of Otago pharmacist has discovered a new way to deliver anti-cancer medication with fewer side-effects than chemotherapy.
Water ‘manageable’ thanks to sandbags
Water ‘manageable’ thanks to sandbags
Despite being the worst spring flooding seen in Middlemarch, residents and local farmers coped well with the deluge.
Hydro lake levels a silver lining
Hydro lake levels a silver lining to the recent rain clouds
If there is a positive side to September’s wetter-than-usual weather, it should be that it has helped refill the southern regions’ highly depleted hydro lake levels.
City bracing for yet more rain
City bracing for yet more rain
Heavy rain caused surface flooding, slips and some road closures across coastal Otago yesterday, but MetService says the worst may still be to come today.
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Unsettling students to better anxiety aid
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Unsettling students to better anxiety aid
Breathing through a tube that can restrict the amount of air you get is enough to make anyone anxious.
Stabilising work at Cargill's Castle
Stabilising work to start on Cargill's Castle
An accelerating rate of decay at Cargill’s Castle has prompted conservationists to start stabilising the historic Dunedin building before it collapses altogether.
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Work incomplete but progress made: Higgs
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Work incomplete but progress made: Outgoing chancellor
Often when someone leaves a major leadership role they are asked if they think they have left their organisation in better shape than they found it.
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Professor praised for contribution to field
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Professor praised for contribution to field
Abby Smith may be an award-winning marine scientist, but getting to where she is today has not been all plain sailing.
Otago University gains highest rating
Otago University gains highest rating
In a world first, the University of Otago has achieved a 5+ Star rating in the revamped Quacquarelli Symonds QS Stars assessment.
Heavy rain warning for parts of Otago
Warning two months of rain on way for Otago
MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for parts of Otago, after the region was told earlier today to brace for a possible two months' worth of rain in coming days.
Engagement barrier to uptake: Prof
Engagement barrier to uptake: Prof
Despite Pharmac’s decision to fund continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps from October 1, a Dunedin endocrinologist is concerned the people who need the diabetes treatment equipment...
Weather set to turn wet and wild
Weather set to turn wet and wild
Strong wind, heavy rain and snow is expected to arrive in the South Island over the next couple of days.
High alcohol levels, aggression disappoint
High alcohol levels, aggression disappoint
Police in Dunedin are disappointed by the number of drivers recording extremely high breath alcohol levels and acting aggressively when confronted by officers over the weekend.
Dunedin urged to brace for drenching
Dunedin urged to brace for drenching
Dunedin residents are being urged to clear drains and be alert for flooding as incoming wild weather could bring a month's worth of rain in three days.
New botanic garden playground officially opens
New botanic garden playground officially opens
There is nothing worse for a youngster than seeing a playground, and not being able to play on it.
Fears Otago Polytech fails standalone criteria
Fears Otago Polytech fails standalone criteria
A government document which appears to show Otago Polytechnic is not financially viable enough to "stand alone" has been labelled yet another "kick in the guts for the South".
Man allegedly pulled knife on security at Dunedin MMA event
Man allegedly pulled knife on security at Dunedin MMA event
Two people have been charged after threatening to kill two security guards at a mixed martial arts fight night at the Edgar Centre on Saturday.
Drunk and aggressive drivers frustrate police
Drunk and aggressive drivers frustrate police
An extremely drunk driver allegedly threatened to fight police officers after a crash in Momona over the weekend.