Banding together for te reo
Banding together to promote use of te reo
The University of Otago has launched a Maori language initiative to revive the use of te reo on its campuses.
Margot Taylor
Icy cool approach to quiz
Icy cool approach to quiz’s questions
David Barnes' knowledge of the television show Mastermind New Zealand is so vast it could be his specialist topic.
Online learning offered
Online learning offered
The Otago Polytechnic is teaming up with four other New Zealand tertiary institutions to launch a new online learning platform.
Ecosanctuary pest bid going public
Ecosanctuary pest bid going public
Dunedin residents are being offered the chance to learn how to kill pests in their own back yards as part of a new project aimed at protecting the area beyond Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
Traps go to Antipodes
Traps go to Antipodes
The effect of mouse eradication on the ecosystem of the Antipodes Islands is set to be tested by Dunedin-made moth traps.
'Wizard of Oz' sells out (+ video)
'Wizard of Oz' sells out (+ video)
A large number of Dunedin residents are off to see the Wizard, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Dead sperm whale’s jawbone hacked off with chainsaw
Dead sperm whale’s jawbone hacked off with chainsaw
The Department of Conservation (Doc) is seeking those responsible for using a chainsaw to hack out a a dead sperm whale's jawbone.
Backyard snapper’s pictures chosen
Backyard snapper’s pictures chosen
A Dunedin boy's budding photography career has earned him a place as a finalist in a prestigious international photography competition.
Researcher earns international award
Researcher earns international award
University of Otago School of Surveying student Judy Rodda says she is living her childhood dream.
Top dogs in town from far and wide
Top dogs in town from far and wide
Dogs ranging in size from horse-like Great Danes to teacup terriers filled the Forrester Park Kennel Club at the weekend.
Community garden ready to grow
Community garden ready to grow
The Dalmore Reserve in Pine Hill may not be a bountiful garden yet but yesterday the seeds were sown there for Dunedin's newest community garden.
From police to proctor
From police to proctor
The University of Otago has appointed Dunedin police officer Dave Scott as its new proctor, replacing Dave Miller, who resigned after only four months in the job.
Gaps to draw in more sand
Gaps to draw in more sand
A University of Otago master's student is trialling ways to save sand dunes below John Wilson Ocean Dr which he says are at risk of being wiped out by any sizeable storm.
Facebook post leads to lost dog rescue
Facebook post leads to lost dog rescue
A Caversham woman is relieved to have her chihuahua Mickey home after she forgot where she had parked her car, leaving the pint-sized dog stranded in it for eight hours.
Columba College trees make way
Columba College trees make way
Columba College has begun work on a multimillion-dollar upgrade of its school grounds.
Dunedin Sound in pictures planned
Dunedin Sound in pictures planned
The hunt is on for photos of Dunedin musicians, venues and crowds from the Dunedin Sound days.
Hundreds remember at Montecillo
Hundreds remember at Montecillo
The Montecillo Veterans' Home and Hospital came to a standstill yesterday as hundreds of people gathered outside to remember those who served in and felt the impact of war.
Pledge for peace ceremony
Pledge for peace ceremony
A crowd of about 100 people gathered in the Museum Reserve to make a pledge for peace at the Anzac Peace ceremony yesterday.
Rosemary posies for remembrance
Rosemary posies for remembrance
The smell of rosemary filled HMNZS Toroa yesterday as the mission to make 4000 posies for Anzac Day began.
Most Orientation arrests not students
Most Orientation arrests not students
It is not students, but visitors to the city who are largely to blame for antisocial behaviour during Orientation Week, a report says.