More job cuts likely at university
More job cuts likely at university
The University of Otago's human nutrition department is the latest in the firing line for job cuts.
Vaughan Elder
Glass half full for Alibi bar
Glass half full for Alibi bar
An Octagon bar which closed on Sunday could reopen depending on the result of discussions with the Dunedin District Licensing Committee.
$2m project to cut varsity fall risks
$2m project to cut varsity fall risks
The University of Otago is set to spend almost $2 million upgrading its campus to prevent people from falling after a series of injuries last year.
Student numbers hold up
Otago student numbers hold up
An increase in international students almost offset declining domestic numbers as the University of Otago faces a trough in the number of school leavers.
Sea-level rise problem for whole city
Sea-level rise problem for whole city
Sea-level rise will be painful for the whole of Dunedin and the city needs to respond to the threat now, the University of Otago's Centre for Sustainability says.
Probiotic shows promise: study
Probiotic shows promise: study
A University of Otago study has found a naturally occurring probiotic could reduce cases of gestational diabetes in pregnant women by 68%.
$60m for polytech upgrade
$60m for polytech upgrade
Otago Polytechnic is preparing for a $60 million overhaul of its campus set to begin next year.
Safety concerns put to Aurora
Safety concerns put to Aurora
Transpower expressed safety concerns over the way Aurora Energy used Transpower’s South Dunedin substation site.
Anti-vaccines film screening is ‘free speech’
Anti-vaccines film screening is ‘free speech’
The University of Otago is allowing a controversial anti-vaccination film to be shown on campus despite concern its message puts children at risk.
Ground conditions delay work on dental school
Ground conditions delay work on dental school
Inconsistent ground conditions have delayed work on the University of Otago's $130million dental school project.
Free flu jabs for 2500 students
Free flu jabs for 2500 students
The Otago University Students' Association is tackling freshers' flu head-on by offering free vaccinations to about 2500 students.
Welcoming diversity among students
Welcoming diversity among students
Making students of all sexual orientations and gender identities feel welcome is the aim of Otago University Students' Association's diversity week.
'Super heroes' clean up glass
'Super heroes' clean up glass
A group of student ''super heroes'' have responded to a plea from preschool children to keep the footpaths outside their child-care centre in North Dunedin free from broken glass.
State house sale plans in dispute
State house sale plans in dispute
National and Labour are disputing the significance of figures suggesting the number of Dunedin state houses could be cut by 15% in the next 10 years.
Firm on moveable buildings
Firm on moveable buildings
A proposal that new homes in South Dunedin and other coastal areas be relocatable is still firmly on the table despite fierce opposition.
Delta loses landfill contract
Delta loses contract
Delta has been dealt another blow, losing its multimillion-dollar contract to run the Green Island Landfill and transfer station.
Delta loses landfill contract
Delta loses Green Is landfill contract
Delta has lost its multimillion-dollar contract to run the Green Island Landfill and transfer station.
Restructure proceeds
Restructure proceeds
Dunedin City Council-owned companies Delta and Aurora are a step closer to becoming separate entities.
Mixed views on vaping law
Vaping law praised, criticised
A University of Otago researcher is worried a law change could result in children being attracted to ''vaping''.
Cars damaged in Vogel St crash
Cars damaged in Vogel St crash
Two cars have been significantly damaged in a three-car crash on Vogel St, but no one injured.