Uni dealing with more misconduct cases
Uni dealing with more misconduct cases
The University of Otago is disciplining more students over sexual misconduct, which it believes might be caused by changes making victims more comfortable coming forward.
Vaughan Elder
Campus area fires triple in past year
Campus area fires triple in past year
Couch burning has made a comeback at the University of Otago.
Otago University ready to accept Chinese students
Otago University ready to accept Chinese students
The University of Otago says it is now prepared to take in students from China as universities plead with the Government for an exemption to the coronavirus travel ban.
Rule change plan could give Tiwai lifeline
Rule change plan could give Tiwai lifeline
The future of Tiwai Point appears brighter, thanks to a proposed rule change which could cut its massive electricity bill.
Ombudsman finds concerns at prison
Ombudsman finds concerns at prison
Invercargill inmates have to go to the toilet in "cardboard receptacles" due to a shortage of cells, while at-risk inmates were being held in their cells for up to 23 hours daily, a new reports says.
Our time, finally?
Cricket World Cup - Our time, finally?
The Black Caps shocked the cricketing world by beating India in the semifinal. Vaughan Elder gives seven reasons why this could be New Zealand's time to triumph in the World Cup final.
'Betrayed': Rifle club closes in wake of terror attack
'Betrayed': Rifle club closes in wake of terror attack
A South Otago rifle club left in shock after learning the alleged mosque terror gunman was a member has closed its range for the "foreseeable future" and may never open it again.
Rifle club shocked by Tarrant revelations
Rifle club shocked by Tarrant revelations
The Milton community has been left stunned after learning the alleged mosque terror gunman practised shooting at a nearby range.
Man critically injured in two-car crash on SH8
Man critically injured in two-car crash on SH8
A Milton man was critically injured in a two-car crash on State Highway 8, near Clarkesville, early yesterday.
Cruise ship death prompts call for global standards
Cruise ship death prompts call for global standards
A fatal explosion on cruise ship Emerald Princess in Port Chalmers two years ago has prompted warnings international standards are urgently needed when it comes to maintaining, inspecting and...
Controversial 'Critic' called trash, filth
Controversial 'Critic' called trash, filth
A controversial issue of student magazine Critic was described as ''trash and filth'' in internal emails and Otago University proctor Dave Scott expressed his concern about young people reading the...
'Nothing to hide': Southland mayor
'Nothing to hide': Southland mayor in China with Zhang
Southland Mayor Gary Tong is in China with the millionaire at the centre of the donation scandal that has rocked New Zealand politics.
More snow on way for South
Temperatures to plummet
A bitterly cold southerly is expected to bring snow as low as 200m across the South on Monday.
Racetracks' futures in doubt
Racetracks' futures in doubt
A leading Otago horse trainer says it will be a great shame if small racetracks across Otago are abandoned over nationwide concern some tracks are not being properly maintained.
Toetoe catches fire in North Dunedin
Toetoe catches fire in North Dunedin
A vegetation fire sent smoke and ash billowing from a North Dunedin property this afternoon.
Glorious weather set to continue
Glorious weather set to continue
A balmy Dunedin November is set to turn into a sweltering start to summer with temperatures expected to reach the high 20s this weekend.
City set for sizzling start to summer
Dunedin set for sizzling start to summer
A balmy Dunedin November is set to turn into a sweltering start to summer, with temperatures expected to reach the high 20s this weekend.
And out of the fog ... orcas
And out of the fog ... orcas
A Dunedin man who kayaked within metres of a small pod of orcas says the experience almost left him in tears.
Woodhouse vows to keep Labour honest
Woodhouse vows to keep Labour honest
Dunedin National MP Michael Woodhouse is promising to hold Labour to account over the Dunedin Hospital rebuild.
Hot days on way for South
Hot days on way for South
A wind-driven weather phenomenon is expected to bring warmer temperatures to Otago at the end of this week.