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Doctors worried about plans to alter medical degree

The University of Otago clocktower. Photo: ODT files

Doctors worried about plans to alter medical degree

Doctors are questioning University of Otago plans to drop mental health and women’s health as compulsory final-year subjects in its medical degree.

Noone frontrunner for ORC top role

Andrew Noone. Photo by Christine O'Connor.

Noone frontrunner for ORC top role

Andrew Noone has emerged as an early frontrunner to take over from Otago Regional Council chairwoman Marian Hobbs if she is removed from the role.

Uni capital spending behind by $25.4m

Three Otago University researchers received part of the Health Research Council and Ministry of...

Uni capital spending behind by $25.4m

The University of Otago fell behind on capital spending by $25.4million during the Covid-19 lockdown but construction is back in full swing.

Groups call for ORC to get on with job

The Otago Regional Council building in Stafford St, Dunedin. Photo by Craig Baxter.

Groups call for ORC to get on with job

Leaders of organisations that deal with the Otago Regional Council say they want councillors to get on with the job of governing.

Meeting called to consider Hobbs’ removal

Meeting called to consider Hobbs’ removal

Otago Regional Council chairwoman Marian Hobbs is set to face a vote next month to have her ousted from the position.

Nine councillors seeking to oust Hobbs

Nine Otago regional councillors have put their names to a move to oust chairwoman Marian Hobbs.

Big crowd boost for local businesses

A big crowd barracks for the home team, the Highlanders, during their clash with the Chiefs in...

Big crowd boost for local businesses

It was already a big occasion for a big crowd — and then the home team scored a memorable victory.

Hobbs not prepared to give up

Otago Regional Council chairwoman Marian Hobbs says she has no show of holding on to the role but she will not quit.

Several vehicles found ablaze in Invercargill

Emergency services at the scene in Invercargill this morning. Photo: Luisa Girao

Several vehicles found ablaze in Invercargill

Seven motor vehicles were burnt in Invercargill this morning and the incident is being treated as suspicious.

Three arrested over rugby pitch invasions

A streaker runs onto the field during the Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Highlanders and...

Three arrested over rugby pitch invasions

Three men have been charged with offensive behaviour after pitch invasions at last night's Super Rugby Aotearoa match in Dunedin.

‘Sunday’ complaint not upheld

A complaint about a TV show’s investigation into the way the University of Otago reacted to sexual assault and rape allegations by current and former students has been rejected.

Millions in losses until 2022 revival, uni says

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

Millions in losses until 2022 revival, uni says

The University of Otago is likely to face losses this year and next, before returning to a state approaching normal in 2022.

Kmart extends closure of Meridian Mall store

Kmart in the Meridian Mall remains closed. Photo: ODT

Kmart extends closure of Meridian Mall store

Kmart has extended the closure of its Dunedin shop and the company says upgrades are needed at the site before any reopening.

Kmart to remain closed for at least another week

Kmart's Dunedin store is staying closed for at least another week.

Weather stays fine for sharemilkers’ move

Mooving on ... On the move from Heriot to Clydevale are sharemilkers Matt and Ella King. The...

Weather stays fine for sharemilkers’ move

Otago sharemilkers Matt and Ella King have had three years at Clinton and three at Heriot and are now setting up at Clydevale.

Council must advertise CEO’s job

Council must advertise CEO’s job

The chief executive’s position at the Dunedin City Council is to be advertised, as is required under the law.

Public art work to function as gateway

Art in the heart of the city ... Ayesha Green, of Dunedin, has had her sculpture chosen for the...

Public art work to function as gateway

Dunedin artist Ayesha Green is delighted her work has been chosen to feature in the Octagon.

Covid-19 'emotional rollercoaster' for uni - Hayne

Covid-19 'emotional rollercoaster' for uni - Hayne

University of Otago vice-chancellor Harlene Hayne has described dealing with fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic as an emotional rollercoaster.

Shake-up of ICC staffing proposed

Shake-up of ICC staffing proposed

A staffing shake-up has been proposed by the Invercargill City Council.

Hope remains for Dunedin H&J Smith stores

The door has been left ajar to the chance the Dunedin and Mosgiel H&J shops could stay open but the chain’s Te Anau and Balclutha shops will close at the end of next month.

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