University CCTV plan may require consent
University CCTV plan may require consent
University of Otago's plan to install surveillance cameras around central Dunedin could require a public resource consent hearing.
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‘Ripple of shock’ over cuts
‘Ripple of shock’ over cuts
A "ripple of shock" went through the room as University of Otago vice-chancellor Prof Harlene Hayne revealed plans to cut 182 jobs.
University cuts ‘a huge hit’
University cuts ‘a huge hit’
Big job cuts at the University of Otago have dealt Dunedin another blow only months after the closure of Cadbury was confirmed.
Big job cuts plan at Otago University
Big job cuts plan at Otago University
The University of Otago plans to cut 182 full-time equivalent general staff as part of a shake-up the Vice-chancellor says is needed to maintain an "environment of excellence".
Studio to be demolished
Studio will be demolished when new facility finished
The University of Otago plans to demolish its asbestos-affected Albany St recording studio once a new $26million facility is built.
Otago University drops dance degree
Otago University drops dance degree
A senior lecturer has been left shocked by the University of Otago’s decision to cut dance from its School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Power pole work delayed again
Power pole work delayed again
Aurora Energy has postponed more pole replacement work as severe weather blasts the South.
Students address broken glass issue
Students address broken glass issue
Otago University Students' Association is spearheading a campaign aimed at tackling the scourge of broken glass in the student quarter.
Building safe despite cracks: university
Building safe despite cracks: university
The University of Otago says its University Plaza building is safe, despite cracks forming in the Oamaru stone facade.
Power cuts cancelled
Dunedin power cut cancelled due to severe weather
Aurora Energy has now cancelled its pole replacement work for both today and tomorrow as severe weather hits the region.
Mess is best to get in mood for food
Mess is best to get in the mood for food
Allowing babies to feed themselves might just be worth the mess they leave behind.
Boarding house tenants paid out
Boarding house tenants paid out
The Dunedin City Council has paid out 11 tenants after safety issues were found in its central city boarding house.
Black ice worst in decades
Black ice worst in decades
Winter is continuing its icy grip, with hard frosts and icy roads throughout the South today. Rain and freezing temperatures in Otago and Southland at the weekend made for some of the most treacherous driving conditions in decades.
Young Farmer win 'still sinking in'
Young Farmer win 'still sinking in'
Winning the title of Young Farmer of the Year was a dream come true for a Milton man who has fond memories of watching the competition as a child.
Police ask motorists to stay home
Police ask motorists to stay home
Ice is making driving treacherous in Otago and Southland and police are again asking motorists to stay off the road.
$5m marine lab to open
$5m marine lab to open
The University of Otago is about to open its $5 million marine science laboratory at Portobello.
Pupils get taste of living with disability
Pupils get taste of living with disability
A day without sight has opened the eyes of pupils at Kaikorai Valley College to what it is like living with a disability.
Flat pay increase 'right thing to do'
Flat pay increase 'right thing to do'
Top earners at Otago Polytechnic have made a sacrifice for their lower paid colleagues.
Huge job cuts at Otago Uni feared
Huge job cuts feared
The University of Otago is set to reveal its plans for job cuts to anxious staff next week, amid fears hundreds will face the axe.
Engineering and medicine top earners
Medicine, engineering top earners
Students in it for the money should be training to be engineers or doctors, not actors.