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Floods force students to put their holidays on hold

Posted 6:48pm Friday 18th April 2014 by Josie Cochrane

Hundreds of Dunedin students have had to remain in the city tonight after flooding forced road closures on State Highway One, blocking the route from Maheno to Oamaru. The road is the main route from Dunedin to Christchurch. 30 kilometre-long traffic jams were reported by students returning Read more...

Students targeted by energetic beverage cult to earn millions

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014 by Josie Cochrane

“If you could not fail, how big would you dream?” These are the words presented on Vemma’s website to entice young people to join the Vemma brand and sell Verve energy drink products. Vemma is an “ultra-premium, liquid formula that provides the vitamins, minerals and nutrients for greater health and Read more...

Young politician | Issue 08

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014 by Na Terata Hikairo

What's good for Māori is good for Aotearoa. As a rangatahi representative for the Māori Party, I would like to express the values we have in the Māori Party and why they exist. Our MPs, the Hon. Tariana Turia, Hon. Pita Sharples and Te Ururoa Flavell, have worked tirelessly to Read more...

Politweets | Issue 08

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014 by Carys Goodwin

#mediabias If I didn't know better, I'd question whether John was using the synthetic drugs himself. What else is on your bucket list? You and me both One of many in a series of Bridges Bashing tweets from Patrick I really want to know which Read more...

Greatest hits / Greatest shits | Issue 08

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014 by Carys Goodwin

Greatest hitsOn Tuesday, Tau Henare, National MP, announced that he will retire at this year’s election. This is not the greatest hit; rather it’s Tau himself, who has a twenty-year political career that can be characterised by witty retorts and an “I will say whatever I want” mentality. Starting Read more...

Critic tackles election year | Issue 8

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014 by Carys Goodwin

As the candidate lists come rolling in from across the spectrum, the possible Government newbies are already vying for the attention of voters across the board. With that in mind, this week’s Critic looks at five candidates to watch out for as the campaign rush begins. Hailing from a variety of Read more...

Three teams, one cup...

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014 by Daniel Lormans

To the impartial but sky-blue football desk, I thought I should bring you all up to speed with this year’s epic race for the English Premier League title. Liverpool leads the way with 74 points. At the start of the season, not many experts had given Liverpool much chance as genuine title Read more...

Allen Hall old as fuck

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014 by Laura Munro

This year marks a special occasion for the University of Otago. The Allen Hall, part of our current Archway and Clock Tower buildings, is clocking up its centennial year. Exactly 100 years ago on 7 April 1914, the building, named after Chancellor James Allen, was officially opened as Otago’s first Read more...

Monarchy cook up plan to diversify crown assets

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014 by Claudia Herron

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s recent visit to Dunedin has been revealed to be part of a wider push by the Monarchy to diversify their portfolio of investments abroad. A night of travel away from Baby George provided the Duke and Duchess with a bit of rest and relaxation in Dunedin, and an Read more...

Hooper fights fake weed "makes picnic ... not bothered"

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014 by Emily Draper

Opponents of legal highs have gathered in protest around Dunedin in the hope of banning the sale of the drugs throughout New Zealand. While protests were held in 23 centres from Whangerei to Invercargill, Dunedin has seen large gatherings in the Octagon as well as personalised acts of protest Read more...

PIMS - Puzzling inaccuracy mystifies students

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014 by Josie Cochrane

Students were further frustrated by exam woes after the University withdrew the initial exam timetable released last week. Confusion arose after the initial schedule was released last Monday, retracted on Tuesday, then released again on Thursday. A notice, which was emailed to students and Read more...

University freeloads hospital tenancy for 30 years

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014 by Nina Harrap

The Southern District Health Board is seeking to formalise a lease agreement with the University for the Medical Faculty’s use of Dunedin Hospital buildings amidst pressure to upgrade Hospital facilities. According to the ODT, SDHB Chief Executive Carole Heatley indicated in a report to the Board Read more...

Defending the kingdom

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014 by Christian Hardy

In what is surely a landmark decision with regards to international environmental law, on Monday 31 March 2014, after years of protests and diplomatic disputes, the International Court of Justice ruled that Japan’s whaling programme in the Southern Ocean is not for scientific purposes and requested Read more...

Laura Harris victorious as OUSA Education Officer

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014 by Claudia Herron

This year’s first OUSA by-election has welcomed newcomer Laura Harris to the Executive in the role of Education Officer after she took out 36.09 per cent of the total votes. Harris was a clear contender for the role after a markedly articulate performance at Tuesday’s public forum, despite the Read more...

Proctology

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014 by Claudia Herron

This week in Proctology has revealed that a bit of broken glass may be good for University finances, and “slurping the suds” in the Botanic Gardens is not advised. The Proctor has said there has “been an increase” in the amount of bottle breaking going on around campus. While it “might sound nice Read more...

Dickie heats up over paddling pool of fire

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014 by Emily Draper

The art of student couch-burning has reached new heights, according to the complaints of frustrated Woodhaugh resident Jeff Dickie. While walking his daughter to school through the Woodhaugh Gardens, Dickie was astonished to discover the remnants of a couch fire in the Gardens’ empty toddlers’ Read more...

Moana Pool blame additional membership cost on Uni

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014 by Emily Draper

This year’s Moana Pool Student Membership Special demanded students fork out an additional $20 to verify their status as a student. The deal, which boasts a price of $320 for nine months use of the gym and pool, or $190 for sole use of pool, requires students to provide proof of identification Read more...

$20 Million Upgrade Will See Wireless Across All Campuses and Significantly Improved Network Speeds

Posted 4:50pm Sunday 6th April 2014 by Claudia Herron

The University’s Internet has for some time been plagued by criticism due to its inconsistent speeds, varying performance and general unreliability. However, a key project for Information Technology Services (ITS) this year is the overhaul and significant upgrade of the University Network and Read more...

Politweets | Issue 07

Posted 4:50pm Sunday 6th April 2014 by Carys Goodwin

That's the banter we love from Judith. Kim Dotcom, John Dotcodotnz, now gareth.org.nz. Still unsure if this is a fake account or not, but it's funny either way. The hunt for the perfect #cheeserolls continues. This is a fake one. No idea why anyone Read more...

Greatest Hits / Greatest Shits | Issue 07

Posted 4:50pm Sunday 6th April 2014 by Carys Goodwin

Greatest HitsIn the spirit of iD Fashion Week, this year’s Greatest Hit goes to David Clark, who featured on local Dunedin TV for his very own modelling experience. Strutting his stuff in a beautifully made red blazer by Tamsin Cooper, David looked well at home on the catwalk. Considering fashion Read more...