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“Attack Ads” Instagram Account Targets OUSA Exec Presidential Candidates

Posted 12:20pm Sunday 4th October 2026 by Hanna Varrs

Some Background Last Saturday, an Instagram account going by @bigmoneystudent took a hit at presidential candidate Troy Gibbons, labelling him a “National Party jack-up”. Shortly after, the account targeted candidate Rosie Cruickshank, labelling her “radically liberal” and Read more...

Laps for the Lads

Posted 12:16pm Sunday 4th October 2026 by Bella Bates

The country’s largest student-run university event, Run72, is making its Dunedin debut on Friday October 9th. As the name suggests, it involves running. But this time it's about more than flexing on Strava, with the event raising awareness and funds for men’s mental health. Read more...

Troy Gibbons Elected As 2027 OUSA President

Posted 12:03pm Sunday 4th October 2026 by Gryffin Blockley

Another contentious, and occasionally chaotic, OUSA Executive Election rounded off last Thursday. A crowded Main Common Room was read out to hear the results drop after two weeks of campaigning, and four days of voting. Cutting through all the gristle, Troy Gibbons won the headline battle of the Read more...

Sports, Service, and Clubs Honoured at Otago Blues and Golds Awards

Posted 12:00pm Sunday 4th October 2026 by Gryffin Blockley

The annual Blues and Golds awards were held last week, honouring some of our fellow students doing great things in the sporting and cultural spheres. A joint event held between OUSA and the University saw the Business School decked out to the nines for the awards ceremony. Here’s what some Read more...

From Pandas To Parliament

Posted 2:22pm Sunday 27th September 2026 by Bella Bates

Critic Te Ārohi recently sat down with Opportunity’s Wellington Bays candidate, Kayla Kingdon-Bebb. Alongside contesting the Wellington Bays electorate, she serves as Opportunity’s spokesperson for climate change, conservation, the environment, oceans and fisheries. This is your go Read more...

ODA opens the gates to Willy Wonka’s factory

Posted 2:21pm Sunday 27th September 2026 by Molly Smith-Soppet

For two nights only, the College Auditorium is becoming Willy Wonka’s factory – minus the workplace violations.  The Otago Dance Association (ODA) is bringing Charlie and The Chocolate Factory to life on October 2nd and 3rd, with over 100 dancers storming the stage to perform Read more...

$5 Lunch Hijacked by OUSA Executive Election Forums

Posted 2:20pm Sunday 27th September 2026 by Harry Almey, Stella Weston & Gryffin Blockley

$5 lunch was overrun last week with three days of lunchtime forums to give students a chance to dissect the policies and promises of the 25 candidates running for the ten OUSA Executive positions for 2027. To save you from over six hours of forums, here is our three-page summary of the 12,000 words Read more...

Critic’s Fat Chat With Flatchat

Posted 2:14pm Sunday 27th September 2026 by Stella Weston

Ōtepoti students have undoubtedly had their fair share of flatting horror stories. However, Otago graduate Ryan Cole is here to help lessen that with Flatchat. Boasting “honest flat reviews from real NZ tenants”, this platform is designed to increase visibility around the Aotearoa Read more...

Pharm Revue Is Back, Baby!

Posted 7:49pm Sunday 20th September 2026 by Harry Almey

Ladies and gentlemen, bogans and breathas – Pharm Revue is back! Pharmacy Revue had been dead to the world since 2018, and attempts to revive it were thrown off by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. But last year, the Pharma Mia! script was dusted off, updated, and put on for a super stoked Read more...

Paul Henry Unlocked! But Unappreciated?

Posted 7:44pm Sunday 20th September 2026 by Saraia Allais

Last Thursday, Paul Henry brought his “Paul Henry Unlocked” tour to Dunedin’s Town Hall, pitching an aspirational and equal New Zealand with a strong ACT vote. Paul, a former broadcaster turned ACT candidate, opened his speech straight to the point. “Party vote Read more...