John Lewis

Arrest after refusal to provide blood sample for test

A 48-year-old man was arrested by Dunedin Police this morning for failing to provide an evidential blood specimen, after being stopped for drink driving.

International students to bring back cosmopolitan buzz

International students to bring back cosmopolitan buzz

After three years of declining numbers, international students are expected to start trickling back into study at the University of Otago earlier than expected.

Health study to trial free food

Health study to trial free food

If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, will 12 weeks of free, healthy food delivered to a patient’s door keep the cardiologist at bay?

Flock of seagulls take a liking to Oval

Flock of seagulls take a liking to Oval

Watch where you step next time you visit the Oval in Dunedin.

‘Time Bandits’ TV sequel filming rumours

A poster for the original Time Bandits movie. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

‘Time Bandits’ TV sequel filming rumours

Taika Waititi’s recent visit to the South Island on a search for filming locations has sent the rumour mill churning that Time Bandits may be about to be shot here.

University has economic impact across NZ

University of Otago roles for which vaccination is mandatory now include health practitioners,...

University has economic impact across NZ

University of Otago operations contributed $1.79 billion in total value-added to the New Zealand economy last year, a new report has revealed.

Enrolments of domestic students high at Otago Uni

Student Cobe Howell said the University of Otago was doing a good job of monitoring the Covid...

Enrolments of domestic students high at Otago Uni

The University of Otago is on track to secure the second-largest enrolment of domestic students in its 153-year history this year.

Fundraiser helps counter feelings of helplessness

Yen Pokusai (20) with a Ukrainian Doll she has made to be auctioned with some other items to...

Fundraiser helps counter feelings of helplessness

A neuroscience and psychology student is working hard to raise funds for her fellow Ukrainians, and has created a traditional doll to be auctioned at a Dunedin fundraising event at Aquinas College on Friday.

‘Time Bandits’ TV sequel filming rumours

Taika Waititi’s recent visit to Dunedin on a search for filming locations for an upcoming production, has sent the rumour mill churning that Time Bandits may be about to be shot here.

Polytech merger deficit 'horrendous waste'

Polytech merger deficit 'horrendous waste'

Education Minister Chris Hipkins has rejected claims the Government’s polytechnic mega-merger is failing to deliver on its promised financial efficiencies.

Mixed emotions as juvenile takahe move on

Elton Smith, of Orokonui Ecosanctuary, with Kapua the Takahe which is to be released in Te Anau...

Mixed emotions as juvenile takahe move on

Just like most stroppy teenagers, Kapua was impatient to leave home yesterday.

Support for using health data from the deceased

Support for using health data from the deceased

Being dead does not mean you are of no use to the living.

Ferret kills most of colony’s shearwater chicks

A Catlins seabird colony has been dealt "a devastating blow" after a single ferret killed three-quarters of the colony’s sooty shearwater (titi) chicks recently.

Signs of change in tertiary reform apparent soon

The Otago Polytechnic is to become part of a single crown entity. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Signs of change in tertiary reform apparent soon

As of April next year, the well recognised Otago Polytechnic brand will start disappearing from campus buildings, fleet vehicles and marketing material.

Front forecast to bring heavy rain to South

Keep a jacket handy this weekend — the MetService says heavy rain is expected in Fiordland, Westland and the Canterbury and Otago headwaters.

Toiletries needed to join knits for refugees

Operation CoverUp Dunedin and Mosgiel co-ordinator Suzanne Lane with some of the items that group...

Toiletries needed to join knits for refugees

As the war rages on in Ukraine, Operation CoverUp is in full swing in Dunedin.

Wet weekend on way for parts of South

Keep a jacket handy this weekend, as heavy rain is expected in Fiordland, Westland and the Canterbury and Otago headwaters.

Loopholes seen as factor in youth vaping rate rise

Loopholes seen as factor in youth vaping rate rise

The number of 15- to 17-year-olds being exposed to nicotine through vaping has more than tripled over the past three years, new survey results show.

University graduations set to provide boost

Several hundred University of Otago graduands stream along George St, Dunedin, in the university...

University graduations set to provide boost

Dunedin's accommodation and hospitality industry operators are eagerly anticipating this weekend as the University of Otago seems set to hold its first "in person" graduation ceremony in about a year.

Honorary fellowship for Lemalu

Dunedin opera singer Jonathan Lemalu is made an honorary fellow of the Royal College of Music in...

Honorary fellowship for Lemalu

Jonathan Lemalu was singing more lyrically than usual in the shower yesterday morning, after receiving from Prince Charles the night before an honorary fellowship of the Royal College of Music.

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