Unions lead protest on pay equity changes
Unions lead protest on pay equity changes
Hundreds of protesters braved the wet weather in Dunedin to voice their outrage at the government’s changes to the pay equity process.
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Uni wants to demo award winning building
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DCC may thwart plan to demolish 'unique and special' lecture theatres
Plans to demolish award winning University of Otago lecture theatres have hit a snag as the city council moves to protect the building.
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PhD work improves superbug knowledge
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PhD work improves superbug knowledge
In a previous life, Saki Baleivanualala was a microbiologist, working in a Fijian hospital where he saw many people dying from antibiotic resistant bacterial infections.
University of Otago graduands, 1pm ceremony
University of Otago graduands, 1pm ceremony
At a ceremony in the Dunedin Town Hall starting at 1pm today, 298 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in a wide range of subjects, including philosophy,...
University of Otago graduands, 4pm ceremony
University of Otago graduands, 4pm ceremony
In a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 4pm today, 307 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in subjects including medicine, science, arts, law and commerce.
Oval fire: 'Luckily a tragedy did not occur'
Oval fire: 'Luckily a tragedy did not occur'
A fire which destroyed tents at the Oval homeless camp this morning appears to have started in a flue before spreading.
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Settlers association against charging out-of-towners visiting Toitū
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Settlers association against charging out-of-towners visiting Toitū
The trust which backs Toitū Otago Settlers Museum has come out against charging out-of-town visitors, saying the move would lead to confusion.
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Rugby club gets reprieve over booze licence
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Rugby club gets reprieve over booze licence
Outram's rugby club has been granted a reprieve after concerns were raised about the sale of alcohol ahead of its celebratory weekend.
Trust relieved as stabilisation work begins
Trust relieved as stabilisation work begins
Restoration work on the ruins of Cargill’s Castle began this week, parts of the deteriorating structure getting some much-needed support.
Police car cops a wee dousing
Police car cops a wee dousing
A Dunedin man apparently on a mission to damage patrol cars was caught hours after a teenager was arrested mid-stream as he urinated on a police vehicle.
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'Lack of talent and general weirdness'
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Email feud over landfill revealed
A withering attack on councillors in a private email was revealed as a business heavyweight and a Dunedin mayoral candidate squared off at a public hearing.
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Soon-to-be graduate ‘proud’
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Soon-to-be graduate ‘proud’
For the first time in his life, Junior So’oula has somewhere to go — and he is not wasting any time getting there.
Dunedin joins protest against pay equity law change
Dunedin joins protest against pay equity law change
Hundreds of protesters braved wet weather in Dunedin to voice their outrage at the government’s changes to the pay equity process.
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University arts fellowships on ‘hold’
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University arts fellowships on ‘hold’
The arts community is reeling over the University of Otago’s decision to "pause" two prominent fellowships which have launched the careers of some of the country’s most notable artists.
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‘I don’t appreciate councillors laughing at me’
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‘I don’t appreciate councillors laughing at me’
Councillor conduct is again under fire in Dunedin, after a participant in a hearing said she was laughed at during her presentation.
Plea to stop ‘dithering’ with arts
Plea to stop ‘dithering’ with arts
Council dithering must stop and bold action is now required to support Dunedin’s performing arts sector, a theatre advocate says.
Man appears in court over stolen Highlanders equipment
Man appears in court over stolen Highlanders equipment
An Auckland man has been arrested and two others are on the run after allegedly stealing almost $40,000 worth of equipment belonging to the Highlanders rugby team.
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Tobacco Transparency Bill ‘will benefit all’
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Tobacco Transparency Bill ‘will benefit all’
When the government repealed smokefree legislation last year, questions were raised in the health and research sectors about why it was done, and if parties in the coalition government benefited...
Alumnus returns to uni to speak at graduation ceremony
Alumnus returns to uni to speak at graduation ceremony
As one of the world’s leading cardiac neurobiologists, Prof David Paterson will be very aware of his slightly elevated brain and heart activity when he gives the graduation address at the second of...
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Getting staff ‘crucial’
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Getting staff ‘crucial’
Hurdles faced by Dunedin’s music community are "not just arts problems" and will need additional resources to address, councillors have heard.