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Decision to restrict kava use riles
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Decision to restrict kava use riles
A decision to temporarily restrict the use of kava on the University of Otago’s Dunedin campus has drawn the ire of some staff.
University announces professorial promotions
University announces professorial promotions
The University of Otago has promoted 26 of its academics to the position of professor, and a further six have been promoted to the positions of research professor and clinical research professor.
Firefighters to make do as negotiations pause for holidays
Firefighters to make do as negotiations pause for holidays
As Christmas looms, discussions between the NZ Professional Firefighters Union and Fire and Emergency NZ have been paused.
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Change to RMA ‘could kill venues’
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Change to RMA ‘could kill venues’
Changes to the law around noise complaints could lead "to the death of live music in New Zealand" and put Dunedin venues at higher risk of closure, an advocate says.
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Bloom well worth the 22-year wait: owner
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Bloom well worth the 22-year wait: owner
It was touch and go, but an agave is about to have its day in the sun.
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No penalty for boat protest stunt
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No penalty for boat protest stunt
A former Otago Regional Council candidate known as Slime the Nitrate Monster has avoided any penalty for a protest stunt.
Octagon drop-offs to increase
Octagon drop-offs to increase
More cruise ship passengers will be dropped off in the Octagon.
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Gang member who raped woman fails in parole bid
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Gang member who raped woman fails in parole bid
A Dunedin gang member who forced his way into a woman’s home and raped her has had another parole bid declined.
Parking plan post dollar store demolition
Parking plan post dollar store demolition
Demolition work at 121 Great King St, which used to be the premises of the recently closed "This ‘n’ That" store, has begun.
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After-hours care at risk: GP
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After-hours care at risk: GP
A general practice in Dunedin cutting back its after-hours’ service in the wake of a government shake-up says others will probably follow.
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Murderer’s lies no match for evidence
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Murderer’s lies no match for convincing and scientific evidence
A Dunedin man was found guilty last week of murdering his ex-employee. Rob Kidd looks at how police built an overwhelming case against him and how the defendant’s lies sealed his fate.
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Encouragement and direction lead to winning performance
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Encouragement and direction lead to winning performance
When Sonya Woodrow tried playing bowls, she was assured she had ability.
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Marine mammals meet at the beach
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Marine mammals meet at the beach
A couple of sea lions meet at Smaills Beach earlier this month.
Strike action 'rolling the dice on people's safety' - FENZ
Strike action 'rolling the dice on people's safety' - FENZ
Fire and Emergency (FENZ) says paid firefighters are "rolling the dice on people's safety" with ongoing strike action.
Bill halving methane reduction targets passes
Bill halving methane reduction targets passes
Farmers will be exposed to the uncertainty of the three-year political cycle by the government's decision to walk away from the bipartisan consensus on climate change, the Greens say.
Obituary: ‘The Mirror’ reflected civic service
Obituary: ‘The Mirror’ reflected civic service
They called Bruce Malcolm many things during a life that spanned 90 years and countless hours of devoted service to his family, his community, his workmates and his favourite sporting codes.
Southern Motorway reopens after crash
Southern Motorway reopens after crash
A crash between a car and a logging truck left three people injured and part of the Southern Motorway closed this afternoon.
Petition calls for more shade after kids burnt on playground equipment
Petition calls for more shade after kids burnt on playground equipment
Young children getting burnt by playground equipment has sparked a petition calling for every new or upgraded playground to have mandatory shade from the sun.
Former pilot has murder conviction overturned
Former pilot has murder conviction overturned
Three Victorian Court of Appeal judges have found former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, 59, faced a "substantial miscarriage of justice" and ordered his murder conviction over the death of camper Carol Clay, 73, be set aside.
Chch's answer to 'Playboy Mansion' sells for $6m
Chch's answer to 'Playboy Mansion' sells for $6m
High-profile strip club boss James Samson has sold his sprawling Russley estate near Christchurch Airport for $6 million in a private off-market deal.