Unconventional path to politics
An unconventional path to politics
As a high school drop-out and teenage parent, Dunedin 19-year-old Ryan Jones has not followed the most conventional path to politics.
Margot Taylor
Art student’s wild imagination
Art student’s imagination runs wild
A sudden downpour did not prevent five "wild animals" stampeding down Dunedin’s main street yesterday.
'Essential' funding welcomed by researchers
$3m for neuroendocrinology research
More than $3million in Marsden Fund grants has been awarded to four members of the University of Otago Centre for Neuroendocrinology to research how the brain controls hormones.
$13.7m in Marsden grants for uni
$13.7m in Marsden Fund grants for University of Otago
University of Otago researchers have been awarded more than $13.7 million in the largest ever round of Marsden Fund grants.
New citizens find city has everything
New citizens find city has everything
After living in Dunedin for four years, the Fortes family say they have ''fallen in love'' with the city.
Fun at the races
Fun at the races
Glitz and glamour mixed with intoxication and competition at Melbourne Cup Day at Wingatui.
Jodie's chance to bloom on cup day
Jodie's chance to bloom on cup day
The horses have been groomed, the wine chilled and more than 30 marquees are ready to host thousands of guests for the biggest day on the racing calendar.
Excitement builds for cup day
Excitement builds for cup day
Thousands of punters in frocks, fascinators and suits are set to flock to Melbourne Cup Day at Wingatui racecourse tomorrow.
Support floods in for family after fire
Support floods in for family after fire
A solo father whose family home was gutted by fire says his phone has not stopped ringing with offers of support since the incident.
Maori pupils’ achievements recognised
Maori pupils’ achievements recognised
The achievements and potential of Maori youth from throughout Otago were recognised at the 16th annual Mana Pounamu Young Achievers Awards in Dunedin on Friday night.
VSM changed face of student politics
VSM changed face of student politics
Five years ago, the controversial Voluntary Student Membership Bill was passed and the ramifications have been vast, Margot Taylor reports.
Literary Dunedin going online
Literary Dunedin going online
Dunedin's literary riches are being recorded in a digital database to help promote the city’s writing and writers to the world.
Lifeguard patrols start next week
Lifeguard patrols start next week
The yellow and red uniforms of 115 St Clair surf life-savers are set to become a regular sight on the Dunedin beach once again.
Uni landscaping late but not over budget
Uni landscaping late but not over budget
Landscaping work at the University of Otago which has been plagued with delays will finish six months behind the original schedule, but not over budget, the university says.
Fundraising for humanities foiled
Humanities work foiled
Fundraising efforts for the University of Otago humanities division hit a hurdle at the $6 mark yesterday.
Humanities work foiled
Humanities work foiled
Fundraising efforts for the University of Otago humanities division hit a hurdle at the $6 mark yesterday.
New filter screen in wake of flood
New filter screen installed
The upgrade of a part of the city’s infrastructure that contributed to severe flooding last year is nearing completion.
Comics subject for summer school
Comics subject for summer school
University of Otago department of English lecturer Dr David Large will spend the summer revisiting his childhood hobby.
$1.5m for Telford blunders
$1.5m for Telford blunders
Lincoln University has repaid the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) $1.5 million after an investigation found the Telford division made a series of funding reporting blunders.
Egg swap bears surprising fruit
Takahe egg swap bears surprising fruit
Shock was followed by joy when a takahe pair believed to be infertile were found to have a fertilised egg at Orokonui Ecosanctuary yesterday.