Carla Green

Otago Polytechnic is hoping for a rise in student numbers as it prepares to take over Aoraki Polytechnic's Dunedin courses.

A $5 million-$6 million wind farm planned near Warrington has sparked controversy and debate in the local community.

A national report on sea-level rise showing thousands of Dunedin homes are at risk sends a stark message, Mayor Dave Cull says.

The South Dunedin floods were predicted in a 2010 report on climate change, its author says.

Danger hotspots for Dunedin cyclists have been revealed by new technology developed at Otago Polytechnic.

Otago Polytechnic will spend at least $70 million on building projects over the next seven years, the Otago Daily Times has learned.

It was the final exam of Findlay Campbell's degree - and his paper was stolen.

A former Otago Polytechnic arts student based in the United Kingdom has won more than $10,000 and been named best young artist by a national body.

The University of Otago declined to make a decision on fossil fuel divestment following a tense debate at its council meeting yesterday.

The University of Otago has changed its mind about docking a day's annual leave from staff who avoided the campus during the recent gun threat.

Dunedin police are continuing their investigation into an online shooting threat made against the University of Otago.

Hundreds have experienced power cuts and flights have been grounded as high winds battered Otago.

Otago Polytechnic is anticipating a boost in government funding following policy changes announced last week.

The South Island's first fast-charging station for electric vehicles will open for business in Dunedin before Christmas, Delta has announced.

Since 2011, the Sinclair Wetlands Trust/Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau has been charged with stewardship of the wetlands. Alongside the trust's co-ordinator, volunteers teach visitors about conservation of the wetlands and carry out hands-on maintenance. Reporter CarlaGreen asked Ian Bryant about his work with the trust. The trust is one of six Otago recipients of a 2015 Conservation Week Award, which are being profiled in the Otago Daily Times this week.

Otago polytechnic campus project manager Tracey Howell and learning environment director Mike Collins celebrate after the new atrium on campus was unveiled yesterday.

Broad Bay School pupils (from left) Aurora Bettis (8), Hannah Hogan (9), Dylan Henere-Loper (10), Owen Bettis (10) and Jemma Gordon (11) won the Toroa award at the Conservation Week awards last night.

Mosgiel and Green Island are eagerly anticipating their forthcoming market days, local business leaders say.