The official height of New Zealand's tallest peak, Mt Cook, will soon fall by 30m, after updated measurements by University of Otago researchers.
University of Otago physicist Associate Prof Craig Rodger still vividly remembers, as a first-year student, standing outside a door marked ''space research'' and wondering what lay on the other side.
Twenty-five years after the University of Otago's hands-on science programme started, organisers are still finding new things to do, such as offering ''science snacks'' aboard the research vessel Polaris II yesterday.
Hundreds more children from vulnerable families are likely to be taken into care unless sufficient resources are provided to ensure that changes in child protection law are successful, Dr Nicola Atwool says.
Some seats are still available for two free public talks by legendary larrikin and former international motorcycle road racer Graeme Crosby, which are being given at the Otago Museum, in Dunedin, at 3pm and 6pm today.
The popularity of Otago Museum's big motorcycle show is boosting customer numbers at the museum cafe and shop.
A mix of relaxation and fun, plus scientific learning, has been crucial to the success of the University of Otago's annual Hands on Science programme, on its 25th anniversary this year.
Tantalising questions about Dunedin's Scottish past and whether the city is still ''the Edinburgh of the South'' will be explored in a exhibition at Toitu Otago Settlers Museum later this month.
A University of Otago teacher and researcher, Research Prof Margaret Baird has received a scientific award for service to the Australasian Society for Immunology.
Te Anau Police have named the pilot who died when a Hughes 500 helicopter crashed in steep terrain near the start of the Milford Track.
Retired Dunedin cardiac physician and amateur entomologist Dr Ted Nye is donating his mosquito collection to the Otago Museum, nearly trebling its mosquito specimen holdings.
Moves are afoot to make the small Otago township of Beaumont the thriving community it once was. John Gibb finds out about Beaumont's changing fortunes.
University of Otago academic Glenn Summerhayes has received a New Year's honour from the Papua New Guinea Government reflecting archaeological research that has generated insights into early humans.
Enrolments at the latest University of Otago summer school are up slightly and student numbers remain similar to last year's, despite fewer papers being offered.
Through delays in changing a controversial medical privacy consent form, ACC has missed a big chance to rebuild trust and confidence after earlier privacy breaches.
Pioneering spirit was alive and well at Tuapeka Mouth at the weekend, when 150 members of the Keenan extended family arrived for a reunion, using the former school as their base.
Gone, in a way, but not forgotten.
At least $2 million will be needed to safeguard the future of weak or leaking buildings at the Dunedin Gasworks Museum, and more funds are being sought from the Dunedin City Council, heritage advocates say.
A recent merger between the Southern Heritage Trust and the Historic Places Trust's Otago branch committee will mean a stronger community voice for heritage in the South.
University of Otago archaeologist Prof Richard Walter is ''absolutely delighted'' the university has received a $176,397 grant to develop a ''living archive'' for the Blenheim-linked Rangitane o Wairau tribal grouping.