Dunedin musician finding success with gospel song
If you heard an unexplained bang recently, Lani Alo says not to panic — it was probably just his mind being blown.
Member who did not endorse jabs has no plans to leave DHB
Member who did not endorse jabs has no plans to leave DHB
A Southern District Health Board member who passed up a chance to endorse Covid-19 vaccination intends to continue in her role.
Mosgiel subdivision granted consent
Mosgiel subdivision granted consent
Resource consent has been granted for a 10-lot subdivision in eastern Mosgiel.
Rise in demand spurs push
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.
Karitane shooting: Accused gets name suppression
Karitane shooting: Accused gets name suppression
A man charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Karitane yesterday has been granted interim name suppression.
Castle’s milestone celebrated
Castle’s milestone celebrated
The guest of honour was the venue itself at Larnach Castle last night.
Super Saturday reaches 100k vaccine target
Super Saturday reaches 100k vaccine target
Kiwis have smashed the government's 'Super Saturday' goal of 100,000 vaccine doses today - and Auckland should hit the 90% first-dose target in the next five days.
Young people share creative offerings
Young people share creative offerings
Max Cunninghame (16), of Dunedin, looks at an image by Helena Fitzgerald at the Dunedin Youth Council’s ‘‘Auaha Rangatahi’’ exhibition at the Otago Pioneer Women’s Hall.
‘Passion for applied research that makes a difference to our society’
‘Passion for applied research that makes a difference to our society’
If the environment starts shaking, baking or floating away, Associate Prof Caroline Orchiston has a plan for how to deal with it.
Dressed to impress
Dressed to impress
Otago Museum marketing co-ordinator Charlie Buchan (front) was an enthusiastic participant in the staff dress-up event yesterday, which marked the end of the museum’s ‘‘Fashion Fwd — Disruption...
Interest sought in Pioneer Women’s hall
Interest sought in Pioneer Women’s hall
A building that pays tribute to pioneering women of Otago could be sold and redeveloped, but heritage features would be preserved.
Archaeology professor honoured by Australia
Archaeology professor honoured by Australia
Could this be a subtle reminder from the Australian Government that Prof Glenn Summerhayes is definitely an Australian?
Boaties warned of ‘significant’ change at Karitane estuary bar
Boaties warned of ‘significant’ change at Karitane estuary bar
Anyone wanting to use a boat at Karitane this weekend has been warned the bar at the entrance to the estuary has changed significantly.
Scaffolding goes up in preparation for demolition
Scaffolding goes up in preparation for demolition
Scaffolding is put up on the former Hillside Railway Workshops yesterday in preparation for the building to be torn down to make way for new facilities.
Arguing unlikely to sway sceptics: specialist
Arguing unlikely to sway sceptics: specialist
Having a "fact-off" with an anti-vaxxer is unlikely to be productive for anyone, communications adviser Dr Jess Berentson-Shaw says.
50 years of the rhododendron festival
50 years of the rhododendron festival
A Les Cleveland cocktail evening held at the Dunedin Botanic Garden’s propagation facility last night launched three days of festivities marking the 50th anniversary of rhododendron celebrations in the city.
Dunedin still leading the way with vaccinations
Dunedin still leading the way with vaccinations
Dunedin is still leading the way on Covid-19 vaccinations. The latest data from the Ministry of Health shows, as of this morning, 72.2 per cent of eligible people in Dunedin were fully vaccinated compared to 69 per cent on Wednesday.
‘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.
Newly discovered NZ frog named after late researcher
Newly discovered NZ frog named after late researcher
For some, the thought of frog’s legs is unappetising.
Karitane shooting: Man charged with attempted murder
Karitane shooting: Man charged with attempted murder
A 24-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting at a Karitane house, north of Dunedin.