Concern unis will be weakened by focus on science
Concern unis will be weakened by focus on science
Next year's funding boost for science courses and other associated subjects won't drive up enrolments in those fields, universities warn.
Aurora in Mosgiel and Dunedin
Aurora in Mosgiel and Dunedin
I went chasing the Aurora along the coastline where it was very strong and visible to the naked eye as it danced. As well as later on in Mosgiel when it peaked again and was spectacular. Seeing...
Cool change: snow and rain for South Island
Cool change: snow and rain for South Island
Snowfall warnings are in place for alpine roads in Canterbury, Otago and Southland as a wintry blast sees temperatures fall this week.
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ORC’s pest plan ‘partially effective’
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ORC’s pest plan ‘partially effective’
The Otago Regional Council is effective at raising awareness of the threats wallabies pose to the region, less so at actually dealing with the pest, a new report says.
Celebrating connection with homeland
Celebrating connection with homeland
Providing a space for Samoans living in Dunedin to connect with their homeland is the goal for the community when celebrating Samoan Independence Day.
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Bus hub: Focus on central city safety
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Bus hub: Focus on central city safety
Preventing crime at Dunedin’s bus hub could hinge on ensuring threats are responded to rapidly, deploying prominent patrols and adjusting the area’s design, a report suggests.
Cut-back in facilities alarms midwifery body
Cut-back in facilities alarms midwifery body
Slashing the number of birthing rooms by 40% at the new Dunedin hospital is worrying midwives, concerned there may not be enough beds for expectant mothers.
Heading for the fundraising trail again
Heading for the fundraising trail again
A Portobello primary school teacher will take on the challenge of walking a 280km ancient pilgrim path in Portugal to raise money for a Dunedin Charity.
Wind no match for planters
Wind no match for planters
The weather was uninviting, but hardy souls were not put off from planting more trees at Dunedin’s Rotary Park.
It's not cold if you're quick
It's not cold if you're quick
Feargal O’Donoghue and Aoife MacSweeney brave the cold southern water at St Kilda Beach on King’s Birthday yesterday.
Ready to roll
Ready to roll
Campbell Thomson calls "all aboard" at the Ocean Beach Railway, which offered trips on King's Birthday yesterday.
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Real solutions before ‘saving the world’
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Real solutions before ‘saving the world’
South Dunedin stormwater issues should be sorted out "before we embark on saving the world", a mayoralty candidate says.
Polish nationalist wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government
Polish nationalist wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government
Nationalist opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki narrowly won Poland's presidential election, results showed on Monday, delivering a major blow to the centrist government's efforts to...
Accused takes the stand in mushroom murder trial
Accused takes the stand in mushroom murder trial
Accused triple murderer Erin Patterson was called as a defence witness in the sixth week of her Supreme Court trial in regional Victoria.
Child's driveway death part of tragic trend - coroner
Child's driveway death part of tragic trend - coroner
The deaths of children in driveways is "all too common" in this country, says a coroner, after a 6-year-old was run over by the reversing car of a neighbour.
Collins refuses to apologise to Lake Alice survivor
Collins refuses to apologise to Lake Alice survivor
A senior government minister has refused to apologise to a Lake Alice abuse survivor for telling the United Nations more than 10 years ago that there was no state torture in New Zealand.
Man who killed German backpacker eligible for parole
Man who killed German backpacker eligible for parole
It has been almost 20 years since a young German backpacker was murdered in a picnic area of a national park.
More than 30 aid seekers killed, Gaza claims
More than 30 aid seekers killed, Gaza claims
More than 30 Palestinians were killed and nearly 170 injured in south Gaza near a food distribution site, the health ministry said.
Youth worker loses appeal, dismissal for excessive force upheld
Youth worker loses appeal, dismissal for excessive force upheld
A youth worker who was initially awarded nearly $30,000 for unfair dismissal after pushing a teenager who called her a derogatory name has now lost her case on appeal.
Aurora over Hoopers Inlet
Aurora over Hoopers Inlet
Photos of last night's aurora over Hoopers Inlet in Dunedin, from local photographer Brendon Williamson.