New OUSA president ‘stoked’ to win
The newly elected Otago University Students’ Association president hopes to see support for students increased as they grapple with financial hardship.
Harbour memories inspire composer
Harbour memories inspire composer
Otago Harbour serves as the inspiration behind a composer’s musical piece set to premiere this month.
‘Better than 50%’ plastic-free
‘Better than 50%’ plastic-free
The Royal Albatross Colony is halfway to becoming plastic-free.
Sightings of kereru soar, survey shows
Sightings of kereru soar, survey shows
A big increase in kereru sightings has boosted Dunedin’s standing as the wildlife capital of New Zealand, City Sanctuary engagement facilitator Kimberley Collins says.
La Nina likely to deliver hot summer
La Nina likely to deliver hot summer
The Niwa National Climate Centre has put a La Nina alert in place for New Zealand, and is likely to confirm the weather phenomenon later this month.
‘Snowball effect’ helps turn school around
‘Snowball effect’ helps turn school around
For the first time in more than two decades, Pine Hill School’s roll is trending upwards, which has caught the eye of the Ministry of Education.
Hospital 250-park plan: not for public
Hospital 250-park plan: not for public
Only a fraction of the 250 parks on the new Dunedin Hospital site will be for public use — and it appears they will only be for drop-offs.
Parole denied until tendency to violence can be addressed
Parole denied until tendency to violence can be addressed
A man who beat his partner unconscious then roused her just to continue the assault has been declined parole.
Care facilities underprepared — report
Care facilities underprepared — report
Substantial work needs to be urgently done to improve the readiness of southern aged residential care facilities for an outbreak of Covid-19, a new report says.
Proposed sports hub for Logan Park still in ideas stage
Proposed sports hub for Logan Park still in ideas stage
Progress on a proposed sports hub for Logan Park is still in first gear, Sport Otago chief executive John Brimble says.
SDHB spends $9m in Covid-19 battle
SDHB spends $9m in Covid-19 battle
The Southern District Health Board spent $9million in five months combatting Covid-19.
Public sculpture installation must wait until next year
Public sculpture installation must wait until next year
Dunedin's latest public sculpture will not be installed in the Octagon until February at the earliest.
Couple make donations to ecology fund, ecosanctuary
Couple make donations to ecology fund, ecosanctuary
Ecologist Prof Sir Alan Mark and Patricia, Lady Mark have given $250,000 to the University of Otago Ecology Fund and the Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
From stop/go signs to council’s top role
From stop/go signs to council’s top role
Dunedin City Council’s new chief executive Sandy Graham wants to talk to council staff before publicly revealing her vision for the organisation.
Jail term for shop veranda escapade
Jail term for shop veranda escapade
The prospect of returning to prison sparked an "explosive" reaction from a man who asked police if they wanted to "rumble" and smashed up a probation office.
Inquiry into alleged assault at Otago Girls'
Inquiry into alleged assault at Otago Girls'
Police are working with staff at Otago Girls’ High School following an alleged assault on school grounds last week.
Restrictions no barrier to caring for visiting crews
Restrictions no barrier to caring for visiting crews
The Otago Seafarers’ Centre remains locked because of pandemic restrictions, but centre volunteers are busy creating care packages for visiting seamen and helping connect them with their families.
Warnings after Dunedin drug raids
Warnings after Dunedin drug raids
Four people were given warnings after a haul of cannabis was seized during police raids in Dunedin yesterday.
Issues at stake for Dunedin's Pacific community
Issues at stake for Dunedin's Pacific community
In the south of the South Island, the burgeoning Pacific population says government funding and initiatives aren't keeping up with the needs of the growing and increasingly diverse community.
City writer’s ‘Lies’ wins Sargeson Prize
City writer’s ‘Lies’ wins Sargeson Prize
A tale centred on the lies a young woman tells to keep the painful truth at bay has won a Dunedin writer the 2020 Sargeson Prize.