John Gibb

‘Strong progress’ in adding artefacts to electronic archive

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum registrar Claire Orbell examines an Edwardian blue silk wedding dress...

‘Strong progress’ in adding artefacts to electronic archive

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum staff have been making "strong progress" in adding previously unrecorded artefacts to the museum’s electronic catalogue, acting director Cam McCracken says.

Possible ‘serious consequences’ from giving up driving too soon

If older people give up driving too soon, they can face possible "serious consequences", including increased risk of isolation and depression, Dr Rebecca Brookland says.

Sugary drinks 'big problem for NZ'

We eat 37 teaspoons a day of added sugar. Photo: ODT files

Sugary drinks 'big problem for NZ'

A just-released University of Otago study highlights the need for stronger Government action over sugary drinks, to counter New Zealand's obesity epidemic.

Record funding boost for Otago uni researchers

Associate Prof Sian Halcrow (left) and research associate Dr Melanie Miller at the University of...

Biggest Marsden funding boost yet for Otago uni researchers

University of Otago researchers are celebrating after gaining $28.5million in the latest Marsden Fund round.

Ex-refugees explain difficulties faced, resettlement rewards

Former Afghani refugee Najibullah Lafraie. Photo: Christine O'Connor

Ex-refugees explain difficulties faced, resettlement rewards

Dunedin's strong support for refugees was praised yesterday but some older refugees still faced a ''language barrier''.

Educators go ‘extra miles’

Otago Museum’s outreach teams are building a reputation for going the extra mile to raise awareness of science and technology throughout the country.

Museum overcomes butterfly supply problem

Museum overcomes butterfly supply problem

Museum staff have overcome an overseas supply glitch which earlier cut tropical butterfly numbers at the museum's Tuhura Tropical Forest.

Deaf education in New Zealand is "at a crossroads'' and further improvements in mainstream education can be achieved by learning from international best practice, Dunedin educationist Denise Powell...

Otago researcher studies cancer-killing virus

University of Otago researcher Dr Mihnea Bostina looks at a Seneca Valley Virus attached to its...

Otago researcher studies cancer-killing virus

The life-saving potential of a virus that kills cancer is being improved by University of Otago researchers.

Southern Ocean rowing bid to start in Dunedin

Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov prepares to face the challenging Southern Ocean. PHOTOS:...

Southern Ocean rowing bid to start in Dunedin

A Russian adventurer's latest round-the-world odyssey is to begin, and hopefully end, in Dunedin.

Keen to keep going with port's Double Up markets

Author Julie Fawcett holds a large Andy Thompson panoramic photo of Port Chalmers yesterday....

Keen to keep going with port's Double Up markets

Author and business consultant Julie Fawcett is keen to "put Port Chalmers on the map" by running her Double Up Cruise Ship markets throughout the new cruise ship season.

Reality of near-miss 'sinking in'

This damaged utility came to rest near the southbound lane of King Edward St, South Dunedin,...

Reality of near-miss 'sinking in'

A motorist whose vehicle was nearly hit by an out-of-control ute in South Dunedin yesterday says the reality of what happened is just starting to sink in today.

Public pitched in after wheelchair-user hit

Emergency services and members of the public at the scene of a crash at the corner of Oxford St...

Public pitched in after wheelchair-user hit

Members of the public immediately pitched in to help before emergency services arrived, after an out-of-control utility vehicle seriously injured an electric wheelchair user in South Dunedin yesterday.

Hillside jobs could double as result of govt decision

South Dunedin's Hillside workshops closed in 2012. Photo: ODT files

Hillside jobs could double as result of govt decision

Hillside Workshops job numbers in Dunedin could double, to 24, within a year, after a Government decision to refurbish North Island electric locomotives.

Dressed for success at Halloween

Dressed for success at Halloween

One of the best things about last night's Halloween trick or treat visits to houses was the fun of being with friends from the same year 7 class at school.

Wheelchair-user critical after crash

Wheelchair-user critical after South Dunedin crash

A wheelchair-user is in a critical condition after a crash involving a vehicle in South Dunedin this afternoon.

Extreme knitting down to the bones

Otago Polytechnic Dunedin School of Art head of sculpture Michele Beevors sketches giraffe bones...

Extreme knitting down to the bones

If you are an ''extreme knitting'' artist and want to knit a giraffe, look no further than the Otago Museum.

Bangladeshi couple excited to be citizens

New citizens Aparana Sen and Amita Deb at the Dunedin Municipal Chambers yesterday. PHOTO:...

Bangladeshi couple excited to be citizens

Gaining New Zealand citizenship yesterday was the fulfilment of a dream for Bangladesh-born Dunedin couple Amita Deb and Aparana Sen.

Huntaways' bark begs serious questions

Taieri farmer Graham White with huntaways Tuff (left) and Scoot. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Huntaways' bark begs serious questions

Why are huntaway dogs so good at barking?

Light Party draws 4500 to Halloween alternative

Children react to smoke during a "science of rainbows'' display by Amadeo Enriquez Ballestero, of...

Light Party draws 4500 to Halloween alternative

Early heavy rain proved no deterrent at a fun family Light Party at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, yesterday, as a record 4500 people poured in, 1000 up on last year.

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