DCC asked to tidy ‘scruffy’ Portobello pavilion
DCC asked to tidy ‘scruffy’ Portobello pavilion
Otago Peninsula Community Board chairman Paul Pope has asked the Dunedin City Council to tidy up a "scruffy" pavilion at the Portobello Domain.
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Visit to be marked with mural
Ed Sheeran concerts to be marked with mural
Ed Sheeran's triple concert stop in Dunedin is set to be immortalised with a mural, costing more than $8000, paid for by the city's ratepayers.
King offers advice on the 'inner critic'
King offers advice on the 'inner critic'
Comedian and mental health educator Mike King has offered inspirational advice on dealing with the ''inner critic'' and helping young people feel more valued.
High stakes in NZ's food reputation
High stakes in New Zealand's food reputation
There is ''no room for complacency'' in protecting the quality and reputation of New Zealand's multibillion-dollar food exports, University of Otago academic Prof Russell Frew warns.
University teachers' passion rewarded
University teachers' passion rewarded
University of Otago academics Faumuina Associate Prof Fa'afetai Sopoaga, Associate Prof Sheila Skeaff, Dr Kristin Hillman, and Dr Rebecca Bird have received the university's latest annual teaching excellence awards.
England cricketers make Daniel’s day
England cricketers make Daniel’s day
English top-order batsman Jonny Bairstow helped create a special moment for a young cricket fan when the English squad flew in to Dunedin Airport yesterday afternoon.
Sale of George Cross ‘a good outcome’
Sale of George Cross ‘a good outcome’
The overseas sale of a rare civilian bravery medal awarded to a Dunedin policeman killed in New Zealand’s worst mass shooting has been called "a good outcome" by a local heritage advocate.
Top honour to volunteer vet
Top honour to volunteer vet
Port Chalmers community vet Terry Marler has gained the top inaugural West Harbour community service award as a community champion.
University of Otago subject ranking rises
University of Otago subject ranking rises
The University of Otago has strengthened its international academic standing, in the 2018 QS World University Rankings by subject, in a "very pleasing" outcome.
Otago students awarded
Otago students awarded
University of Otago students Finau Taungapeau, Jade Christiansen and Anna Clark have received national Toloa tertiary scholarship awards to support their study.
Unesco chair post renewed
Unesco chair post renewed
A Unesco Chair in Open Education Resources, established at Otago Polytechnic in 2013, has been renewed for another four years because of its "good results".
Plan to scrap funding system welcomed
Plan to scrap funding system welcomed
Otago Polytechnic is "not in crisis" but chief executive Phil Ker welcomes moves to scrap the funding system, and suggests more government investment.
Surf to Stadium ‘buzz’ predicted
Surf to Stadium ‘buzz’ predicted
Reversing the course of a popular community fun run so it ends at Forsyth Barr Stadium is likely to spark a "buzz" of excitement.
94-year-old radio host honoured
94-year-old radio host honoured
Veteran Dunedin radio broadcaster Lloyd Martin found himself momentarily lost for words yesterday when a rare honour for him was announced unexpectedly during a live Otago Access Radio show.
Luxury cruise: 'Just a little bit superior'
Luxury cruise visits Dunedin: 'Just a little bit superior'
Melbourne couple Wendy and Murray Dance can confirm the luxuries promised aboard the Cunard Line flagship Queen Mary 2, including butler service staterooms, are fully delivered.
Minister warns food industry must step up
Minister warns food industry must step up
Health Minister Dr David Clark has warned that further action is needed from the food industry to help counter the "serious issue" of rising obesity and diabetes levels.
Dean praised as strong advocate for improved Pacific health
Dean praised as strong advocate for improved Pacific health
University of Otago Medical School dean Prof Peter Crampton last night warmly thanked the Dunedin Pacific communities for their support, and was praised as a strong advocate for improved Pacific health.
Diabetes a social issue
Diabetes a social issue
Bold moves from Government are needed if New Zealand is to counter rising obesity, and a diabetes epidemic which could eventually overwhelm and "bankrupt'' the country's public health system.
New grouping to support Pacific health students
New grouping to support Pacific health students
As the number of Pacific health science students continues to rise at the University of Otago, a redeveloped Pacific Health grouping has been established on campus.
All-round excellence earns awards
All-round excellence earns awards
Two top University of Otago students, Bridget Thomas and Harry Flett, have received the university's premier undergraduate award, the 2017 Prince of Wales Prize.