RSA sells bowling club site to developer
It's bowling club is likely to be bowled, but Mosgiel's beleaguered RSA will reopen its doors.
Dunedin
OUSA happy with makeup of council
OUSA happy with makeup of council
The Otago University Students' Association says the makeup of the new Dunedin City Council is "overwhelmingly positive'' from the perspective of students.
Listen to youth, delegates told
Listen to youth, delegates told
Ensuring the "child and youth voice'' is heard within Oranga Tamariki is crucial, chief executive officer Grainne Moss says.
Gallery director's roles expanded
Gallery director's roles expanded
The director of Dunedin's art gallery has taken two more institutions under his wing, and says he is looking forward to building on their strengths.
NZDF to get rid of explosive
NZDF to get rid of explosive
The New Zealand Defence Force was last night refusing to be drawn on its plan to dispose of an explosive chemical found in the Dunedin suburb of Kenmure yesterday.
Man acquitted of rape caught later in police sting
Man acquitted of rape caught later in police sting
Less than three months after being cleared of raping a young girl, a Mosgiel man began grooming a 14-year-old online.
SDHB reaction too slow in urology crisis
SDHB reaction too slow in urology crisis
One third of patients were not treated within acceptable time frames as the Southern District Health Board reacted too slowly to a looming urology crisis, an investigation has found.
Otago's oldest school will be completely rebuilt
Otago's oldest school will be completely rebuilt
Otago's oldest school is about to become New Zealand's newest school - if only for a short time - after being given $10.9million for a rebuild.
Down to the sea
Down to the sea
The headland of Te Whakarekaiwi stretches out to Victory Beach bounding the northern end of the 231ha Okia Reserve on Otago Peninsula.
Work stops over safety concerns
Work stops over safety concerns
Fulton Hogan has stopped all work at its Otago Peninsula work site for the next two days after senior managers visited and found more safety violations yesterday.
Marine science supported
Marine science supported
The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) has weighed in on the marine science debate at the University of Otago, saying the potential loss of three academics is "alarming''.
Event dropped by Massey probably fine at Otago
Event dropped by Massey probably fine at Otago
A controversial feminist event not allowed at Massey University would probably be permitted at the University of Otago - as long as it met the university's standards of "free and respectful...
A big mother/duckling problem
A big mother/duckling problem
Spring has already brought 152 motherless ducklings to a Dunedin bird rescue organisation that is on the lookout for foster families for the fluffy foundlings.
Urology delays put patients at 'substantial risk' - report
Urology delays put patients at 'substantial risk' - report
Managers at the Southern District Health Board were aware for around three years of issues with its urology service causing long delays in treatment, a Health and Disability Commissioner report has found.
Director of Toitu appointed
Director of Toitu appointed
The director of Dunedin's art gallery has taken two more institutions under his wing, after being named director of the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and the Dunedin Chinese Garden.
Fulton Hogan to learn from roller accident
Fulton Hogan to learn from roller accident
Fulton Hogan says the safety of staff is its top priority as it vows to learn from its mistakes following last week's roller crash.
Henley residents welcome repairs to floodbank
Henley residents welcome repairs to floodbank
Henley residents have hope the settlement will be better protected from flooding after a nine-year battle.
Film-maker relishing Otago's wild places
Film-maker relishing Otago's wild places
From documenting the lives of wolverines to underwater filming, Dr Gianna Savoie's professional life has been diverse - but she has never been based as close to the wilderness as she is at the...
Busker makes return to festival
Busker makes return to festival
What a difference a year makes.
Group to discuss oil drilling protest
Group to discuss oil drilling protest
Demonstrations against OMV drilling for oil in the Great South Basin will be discussed at a public meeting this week, the Dunedin branch of Extinction Rebellion says.