170 jobs on line at Hermitage
170 jobs on line at Mt Cook's Hermitage Hotel
The proposed mothballing of the Hermitage Hotel in Aoraki/Mt Cook, with the likely loss of about 170 staff, has come as a shock in the area.
John Gibb
170 jobs on line at Hermitage
170 jobs on line at Mt Cook's Hermitage Hotel
The proposed mothballing of the Hermitage Hotel in Aoraki/Mt Cook, with the likely loss of about 170 staff, has come as a shock in the area.
Just stopping by, not coming in
Just stopping by, not coming in
The 179m long bulk carrier Western Maple, moored at the T/U sheds Dunedin yesterday, is due to leave for Timaru at 10.30am today, having earlier arrived from Lyttelton with fertiliser-related...
Museum seeks project funding
Museum seeks project funding
The Otago Museum has applied for nearly $25 million under the Government’s "shovel-ready" projects scheme, to tackle a backlog of maintenance, safety and other construction work.
Study of sewage to help find virus
Study of sewage to help find virus
A Dunedin man who once searched for the Loch Ness monster in Scotland is studying New Zealand’s wastewater to discover more about coronavirus.
Dog’s paw caught in illegally set trap
Dog’s paw caught in illegally set trap
Dunedin resident Frankie Vella was shocked to hear her dog, Finn, yelping after his paw was caught in a trap set by possum poachers close to a popular Bethune’s Gully walking track last week.
WW2 letters reminder of uncle’s bravery
WW2 letters reminder of uncle’s bravery
On Anzac Day, Mosgiel resident Neil Hall finds himself thinking increasingly about the courage of his uncle, wartime dispatch rider Ted Brooks, who died in action during World War 2.
Collaboration NZ’s strength: scientist
Collaboration NZ’s strength: scientist
Collaboration in New Zealand science will avoid the "chaos" and disjointed approach which an American critic says has damaged some Covid-19 research elsewhere, a Dunedin-based specialist says.
Covid-19 test project gains $236k funding
Covid-19 test project gains $236k funding
A University of Otago project may help find a faster way to test for Covid-19 in work that may provide the edge needed to stop the virus.
Otago prof to develop 'game-changer' virus test
Otago prof to develop 'game-changer' virus test
University of Otago molecular biologist Associate Professor Jo-Ann Stanton has gained $235,746 in Government funding to develop a "game-changer" point-of-care test for Covid-19.
Many ask foodbanks for help
Many ask foodbanks for help
Dunedin's foodbanks have experienced a big surge in demand during the Covid-19 lockdown, but bigger challenges may lie ahead.
NZ scientists cannot ‘wait on the sidelines’
NZ scientists cannot ‘wait on the sidelines’
New Zealand must take a smart research approach if the country is to gain prompt supplies of any future coronavirus vaccine, Dunedin virologist Prof Miguel Quinones-Mateu warns.
Lockdown hasty exit a ‘gamble’
Lockdown hasty exit a ‘gamble’
Moving out of lockdown too quickly would be "ridiculous" and a risky gamble that could cost lives, southern scientists say.
No time to lose: researchers
No time to lose: researchers
University of Otago scientists believe they can use a rare high-security laboratory to undertake crucial studies to counter Covid-19 and should not simply wait for overseas research results.
Academic discourages hasty change
Academic discourages hasty change
The consequences could be "horrendous" if New Zealand rushes to exit lockdown without sufficient precautions, a University of Otago public health medicine specialist warns.
In touch via radio waves
In touch via radio waves
Amateur radio activity has flourished since the Covid-19 lockdown began.
Web of Easter unity despite lockdown
Web of Easter unity despite lockdown
Extensive phone-calling by volunteers has strengthened Dunedin's community as preparations continue for a new wave of internet-linked Easter church services during the coronavirus lockdown.
Giant pumpkins bringing happiness
Giant pumpkins bringing happiness
Despite the challenges of the coronavirus lockdown, North Taieri beekeepers Heidi Rixon and her husband Murray have been having plenty of fun growing giant pumpkins.
Callout a test for protocols
Callout a test for protocols
When Clyde volunteer firefighters helped deal with a ceiling leak at Dunstan Hospital on Sunday, they also took the chance to try out their coronavirus precautions for the first time since lockdown.
‘Essential’ work resumes on stream bank near Wingatui
‘Essential’ work resumes on stream bank near Wingatui
Diggers continue work to secure critical infrastructure on a section of the Silver Stream bank, near Wingatui, yesterday, after the project, undertaken by Downer, resumed late last week.