Dispute holds up Poly expansion
Dispute holds up Poly expansion
A dispute over 1m of building is holding up a $4 million construction project at Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin.
Allison Rudd
Polytech funding slammed
Polytech funding slammed
The $32 million in operational funding granted to Otago Polytechnic for next year is "not even enough to keep operations going the way they are, let alone to develop", its chief executive, Phil Ker, says.
Office of Ombudsmen to hold Dunedin clinic
Office of Ombudsmen to hold Dunedin clinic
Want someone to complain to? The representatives of the Office of the Ombudsmen might be able to provide a listening ear.
Our uni clan tops their uni clan
Our uni clan tops their uni clan
Auckland issued the challenge and Otago has answered.
Airborne help for frost fight
Airborne help for frost fight
As many as 500 helicopters could be in action tonight as orchard and vineyard owners wait poised to protect precious harvests from frosts forecast for most parts of New Zealand.
Funding injection for medical schools
Funding injection for medical schools
The head of the Otago Medical School has welcomed an injection of extra funding to help train newly graduated medical students.
National recognition for Otago academics
National recognition for Otago academics
Three University of Otago professors have received national recognition for their research.
New York high-fliers proud to call Dunedin home
New York high-fliers proud to call Dunedin home
How long do museum visitors spend studying works of art? What do people think about when they view works of art? Do people read museum information labels?
Real Groovy closes doors
Real Groovy closes doors
After months of uncertainty about its future, Dunedin's Real Groovy music store has closed with the loss of seven jobs.
Otago Uni team launches world-first scanner
Otago Uni team launches world-first scanner
University of Otago researcher Dr Anthony Butler has reason to be pleased.
Tertiary bosses get big pay hikes
Tertiary bosses get big pay hikes
Salaries have risen sharply for the heads of Dunedin's two tertiary institutions, latest figures from the State Services Commission show.
Otago School of Media to open as joint project of polytechnics
Otago School of Media to open as joint project of polytechnics
Two polytechnics are joining forces to open the Otago School of Media next year.
Students race for study spaces as exams begin
Students race for study spaces as exams begin
The arrival of end-of-year exams has led to a migration of a different kind for University of Otago students.
Dwarf minke pays a surprise visit
Dwarf minke pays a surprise visit
Two groups of tourists on Dunedin wildlife tours have certainly had their money's worth in recent days, spotting what is believed to be a rarely-seen dwarf minke whale.
Govt funding urged for geriatric care
Govt funding urged for geriatric care
A nationwide health-care providers' group is calling for an urgent injection of government funds to build more geriatric hospitals and dementia units.
Undersea concrete pour achieved
Undersea concrete pour achieved
It sounds impossible: Take enough concrete to pour the bases of eight family homes, pump it 250m and fill a large hole 9m below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.
Book marks centenary of Dunedin library
Book marks centenary of Dunedin library
Mary Ronnie is the first to admit her history of the Dunedin Public Library is not objective.
Looking forward to involvement
Looking forward to involvement
Edwin Darlow's road to the top of the Otago University Students Association has been far from smooth.
City council makes 100-space car park
City council makes 100-space car park
Central city commuters will soon have more choice about where they park. The Dunedin City Council is about to open a new 100-space car park off St Andrew St, just opposite the Dunedin Railway Station.
Upgrade nearer for shared library
Upgrade nearer for shared library
A long-awaited upgrade for the Bill Robertson library in Dunedin is a step closer.