Faced with growing financial pressures, the Otago Museum plans to dip into its reserves for the first time for many years by spending more than $300,000 to improve salaries and offset rising costs.
An anonymous survey shows high and rising levels of overall job satisfaction among staff at the Otago Museum, but long-standing concerns about some below-market salaries seem to remain.
University of Otago research into the source of the damaging Psa outbreak in New Zealand kiwifruit is likely to help strengthen New Zealand's biosecurity protection.
Dunedin lawyer Peter Sara is urging ACC to "come clean" over the details of its controversial "VIP claims" handling policy but ACC says it will not comment until the Privacy Commissioner completes an inquiry in three months.
When Simon East clambered 5m down a seaside cliff on a rickety ladder in a remote part of the West Coast last year, he never dreamed he was about to become Otago wildlife photographer of the year.
Dunedin ACC campaigner Dr Denise Powell has hailed the Auditor-general's decision to investigate controversial ACC-related issues not already in the spotlight as part of a separate inquiry by the Privacy Commissioner.
It has been a long journey from Zimbabwe, but these days the Manonose family is finding plenty to enjoy about their new life in Dunedin.
Former government statistician Len Cook this week warned about the "serious cost" in human terms of further state sector restructuring, without, in some cases, a fully convincing rationale to support it.
Dunedin has strong claims to be considered New Zealand's native bird capital, after a recent national survey again highlighted many sightings of native birds in the city, organisers say.
Street lights went out and music played in semi-darkness in Dunedin's Octagon during the weekend as the city took part in an international observance of "Earth Hour".
A student sports festival, run by the Otago University Malaysian Students Association, proved successful at the weekend, organisers said.
In the spotlight over confidentiality breaches and allegations of preferential treatment, ACC has come under renewed attack over suggestions its "VIP claims" handling policy delivers better protection for the privacy of powerful decision makers, including MPs, judges and ACC board members.
The Otago Polytechnic has started the year with an operating surplus of more than $3 million, $673,000 better than budgeted.
Globe-trotting Malaysian celebrity cook Datuk Chef Wan certainly knows how to switch on the charm, but it is cooking skill and sheer hard work also that have taken him to the top of his profession.
An independent audit group has praised the University of Otago's distinctive collegial ethos and strong support for students but also recommends further improvements, including over staff gender equity and diversity issues.
World-class research led by University of Otago researcher Dr Kristin Wickens is opening up new horizons in the prevention of eczema among high-risk infants, showing that probiotic use halves the risk.
Rapid technological and educational changes mean the Otago Polytechnic of the future will face "fierce" international competition as well as enjoying exciting opportunities.
A rolling stone may gather no moss, but University of Otago moss researchers are clearly on a roll when it comes to gathering national botany prizes.
The Otago Museum has reorganised its divisional structure, generating increased responsibilities for three staff, with no redundancies, museum organisers say.
The Otago Museum has reorganised its divisional structure, generating increased responsibilities for three staff, with no redundancies, museum organisers say.