Out & About in Dunedin | Issue 14

Posted 11:31am Sunday 10th July 2016

If you’re a little bored and in need of something to do to fill the hours at the start of the semester then head on down to the Otago Museum. If staring at ancient artifacts aren’t really your cup of tea then why not check out some of the awesome interactive exhibitions such as the Read more...

Messi in a mess

Posted 10:40am Sunday 10th July 2016

A Barcelona court has found Argentine and Barcelona football star Lionel Messi, and his father Jorge Messi guilty on three counts of tax fraud.  The court rulings come after the prosecution had argued that both Messi and his father, Jorge used tax havens in Belize and Uruguay as well as Read more...

From an ABBA tribute band to opening for Sam Smith

Posted 10:20am Sunday 10th July 2016

With Broods playing as part of the Reorientation festivities next Monday we thought we’d take the opportunity to sit down and chew the fat with Georgia Nott, who makes up one half of the brother sister duo, to talk ABBA tribute bands and life on the road!  You guys are down here for Read more...

Editorial | Issue 14

Posted 10:04am Sunday 10th July 2016

Kia ora and welcome back! I hope you all enjoyed your break and you’re feeling a little refreshed or a little fresh in the warmth of a Dunedin winter. If the heating in your flat doesn’t work all too well this time of year I highly recommend a box of beers or bottle of wine to warm Read more...

Cancer victim receives United States first penis transplant

Posted 10:46am Sunday 22nd May 2016

A United States man who had his penis removed due to cancer has received the nations first penis transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Just last week Thomas Manning, a 64-year-old bank courier from Halifax, Massachusetts underwent the 15-hour surgery, which was made possible Read more...

Editorial | Issue 12

Posted 10:06am Sunday 22nd May 2016

It's been a long time between drinks, but The Cook has finally re-opened its doors. However, gone are the days of boat races in the garden bar and vomit in the urinals (although that may still happen) with the bar now being renovated into what’s known as a ‘gastro Read more...

Editorial | Issue 11

Posted 10:25am Sunday 15th May 2016

Once again, as it does each year, the argument surrounding whether or not NZUSA is of any value has reared its ugly little head, with approximately two percent of the student population giving a shit.  It has come to the fore this week after the Auckland University Student Association Read more...

Government to pump more coin into drugs

Posted 11:09am Sunday 8th May 2016

Three weeks ahead of this year’s Budget announcement, Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman has announced an extra $39 million boost for national drug buying agency Pharmac.  Prime Minister John Key explained that it would boost Pharmac’s annual budget to $850 million a year. He Read more...

Healthy homes in the house

Posted 10:31am Sunday 8th May 2016

Labour's healthy homes bill, which is set to bring in new regulations for rental properties passed its first reading late last week. The bill, which was passed by just one vote would make it compulsory for all rental properties to have proper insulating, heating and ventilation.  The Read more...

Sir Ray Avery

Posted 11:38am Sunday 1st May 2016

Sir Ray Avery is a scientist, inventor and a social entrepreneur of the highest order. He developed affordable intraocular lenses that by the year 2020 will have brought sight to 30 million people. He also revolutionised baby incubators to save countless lives in third world countries . He was Read more...