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Calls for apology over Otago Uni handling of medical school cap
An Otago University staff member wants an apology from senior leadership for the way it's dealt with a proposal to impose caps on preferential entry pathways into medical school.
The university has… Audio
Anthony Ritchie finds the child within for his 5th symphony
Anthony Ritchie discusses the premiere of his fifth symphony 'Childhood' by the DSO this Saturday. The Dunedin composer talks about the theme of regeneration and growth in his new work. Audio
National South Island transport plan focuses on safety, cycling, rail and bridges
National is pledging to upgrade roads and bridges around the lower South Island as well as exploring the feasibility of commuter rail between Dunedin and Mosgiel.
No Looking Back After Going Organic
Twenty-three years ago Otago farmer Allan Richardson and his wife Sonia decided to start farming their 1300 hectare sheep and beef farm organically. Allan's father Colin, who had bought the farm at… Audio
No Looking Back After Going Organic
Twenty-three years ago Otago farmer Allan Richardson and his wife Sonia decided to start farming their 1300 hectare sheep and beef farm organically. Allan's father Colin, who had bought the farm at…
AudioTest case: Port Otago wants coastal rules on environment relaxed
New Zealand ports are watching and waiting as one of their own tries to add a little grey to "black and white" legislation set up to preserve protected coastal areas.
Landlords urged to get rid of 'problem' tenants soon
Otago landlords with unruly tenants are being told to give them the boot before a law change makes that even harder to do. Audio
Otago high country fires out, more than 1500 hectares burned
Two fires which tore through more than 1500 hectares of high country in Otago are now under control.
Landlords encouraged to teminate tenancies before law change
Otago landlords with rowdy tenants are being told to give them the boot now, before a law change makes that even harder to do.
Among the new changes to tenancy rules coming into effect next February… Audio
Firefighters battle two separate blazes in Otago
Firefighters in Otago continue to actively manage two blazes burning in the region's countryside - one near Macraes, south of Oamaru, and the other at Ben Lomond near Queenstown.
'It's a lot of business': Queenstown keen on quarantine location for sports teams
Queenstown hoteliers are welcoming news the struggling tourist town could soon be used by overseas sports teams to quarantine in.
Financial adviser behind Ponzi scheme headed back to court
The disgraced Dunedin financial adviser who defrauded investors of more than $15 million is appealing his sentence.
Scrub fire south of Dunedin under control
A large scrub fire south of Dunedin is now under control.
Queenstown's Covid-19 community solutions platform Torokiki proving popular
In response to the pandemic the Queenstown Lakes District Council has launched Torokiki - a platform allowing the community to offer its suggestions to solve the district's challenges.
Cyberattack hits Alexandra Blossom Festival
A Central Otago district councillor has been left scrambling to salvage New Zealand's longest-running festival following a viral cyberattack.
Invercargill Council approves plan to deal with rising tensions
The Invercargill City Council has approved a draft plan, addressing concerns from the Department of Internal Affairs about rising tension among councillors and about the council's ability to govern
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Warning over high fire risk after Otago blazes
Fires that have raged across Otago tussock land this week have prompted a warning to be vigilant when using camp stoves and starting fires on farmland.
Seatbelt problems in Otago prompt road safety push
Police are urging motorists to drive safely after a recent roading operation revealed a disturbing number of drivers not wearing their seatbelt in Otago.
Covid-19 precautions keep sailors on ship
Crew on a container ship who are desperate to spend time ashore in Dunedin have been "blindsided" by extra Covid-19 precautions.
Otago university medical students fight proposal to limit Māori entry pathway
Students at the University of Otago are fighting a proposal to limit the number of medical school admissions for Māori students through its Māori Entry Pathway.
