Daisy Hudson

Afghan family’s dramatic flight shared in publication

Twenty years after fleeing Afghanistan with his family, Abbas Nazari is telling their story in...

Afghan family’s dramatic flight shared in publication

Twenty years after hundreds of refugees were rescued by Tampa, the plight of those in Afghanistan is just as relevant. Daisy Hudson spoke to Abbas Nazari about telling his family’s story and...

Ensuring the wheels on their buses keep going round

Otago Heritage Bus Society mechanic Anthony Holliday tinkers with a starter motor ahead of a trip...

Ensuring the wheels on their buses keep going round

A reinvigorating trip away to Central Otago was on the cards not only for holidaymakers over Labour Weekend.

Celebration of union wins

Unions Otago members enjoy a barbecue in the Octagon to celebrate Labour Day. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

Celebration of union wins

After a year in which the rights of essential workers have been in the spotlight, union members came together to celebrate the wins of the past 12 months at a special barbecue yesterday.

Call for flights vaccine rule to protect South Is

Call for flights vaccine rule to protect South Is: Baker

A health expert wants double vaccination to be mandatory on all domestic flights, in the wake of the South Island’s first Covid-19 case in more than a year.

Covid traffic lights: South cautiously optimistic

A new Covid-19 level system that could lead to restrictions easing in the South Island before the rest of the country has drawn cautious optimism.

Outage affects first day of online exams

The Otago University Students' Association has disaffiliated with the Elohim Bible Academy. Photo...

Outage affects first day of online exams

A technical hitch marred the first day of online University of Otago exams.

Misdiagnosis finally righted

After more than 50 years, Dunedin man Ray McCormick (left) finally knows he has an extremely rare...

Misdiagnosis finally righted

After a misdiagnosis, eight years of unnecessary chemotherapy, and a lifetime of questions, a medical mystery has been solved.

Spike in demand causes site outage during Uni exams

The login page for Blackboard. Photo: Supplied

Spike in demand causes site outage during Uni exams

A technical hitch marred the first day of online University of Otago exams yesterday.

Petition launched to save unique gym

Going to the ExPinkt gym has been hugely beneficial for Dunedin’s Glenys Bowles, and she is...

Petition launched to save unique gym

Efforts are ramping up to save a doomed Dunedin gym that has helped cancer patients for more than a decade.

Significant change to exams - they’re online

Education Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed Australians will be barred from free study and...

Significant change to exams - they’re online

After months of work and study, thousands of students will put their knowledge to the test as University of Otago exams begin.

Prisoner transfers from Chch delayed

The Otago Corrections Facility at Milburn. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Prisoner transfers from Chch delayed

The controversial transfer of high-security prisoners from Christchurch to Otago Corrections Facility is on hold until the new year.

Rise in demand spurs push

University Student Health Services head Margaret Perley says a new telehealth service has reduced...

Rise in demand spurs push

A sharp increase in demand for mental health support is one of the factors behind the University of Otago’s push to improve student support services.

Abortions rise after law change

Abortions rise after law change

The number of people in the South having abortions has increased, following significant changes to legislation last year.

Super Saturday a chance to get ahead of virus

Today's the day to give the South a literal shot in the arm.

‘Room to improve’ in university staff survey

‘Room to improve’ in university staff survey

Fewer than half of its staff members would recommend the University of Otago as a great place to work, a survey has revealed.

Uni leasing space for Wellington campus

Lime scooters will leave Dunedin at the end of this month to be replaced by rival company Neuron...

Uni leasing space for Wellington campus

The University of Otago is leasing new spaces in central Wellington, following the closure of its earthquake-prone campus.

‘Extremely serious’ sexual misconduct by teacher uncovered

A teacher has had his registration cancelled after forming a sexual relationship with a pupil.

Police confirm identity of alleged murder victim

Police closed off roads in Glenleith after a body was found. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Police confirm identity of alleged murder victim

Police have formally identified an alleged murder victim whose body was found at a Dunedin property last week.

University fees to increase maximum 1.7%

The University of Otago will hike student fees by the maximum allowed for 2022.

Reward brings no answers

Nicola Cruickshank is still waiting for answers, 29 years after her daughter Amber-Lee...

Reward brings no answers about missing toddler

Nicola Cruickshank thought her long nightmare might be coming to an end.

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