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Friday 22nd May, 2015
A new national brain research project is being launched in Dunedin, to unlock the secrets of the ageing brain.
University of Otago staff are involved in the study, which also includes researchers based in Auckland.
The project's funded through the government.
Otago University became the co-host to the national brain centre of research excellence last year.
It's hoped this project will lead to better understanding about how New Zealanders can enjoy improved brain health in old age.
Thursday 21st May, 2015
Struggling Dunedin residents are expected to gain the most from the government's new budget.
Increases to benefits for some New Zealanders have just been announced.
And a local university lecturer says the move has surprised many.
Thursday 21st May, 2015
The government's announced what it calls a record health budget, but there's no knowing whether more money will flow south.
Last time Health Minister Jonathan Coleman visited Dunedin Hospital, he promised more money for the outdated facility.
He's just announced an extra $320m for district health boards in the coming financial year.
But it's not known how much of that will go to the cash-strapped Southern DHB.
All up the government's health budget for the next financial year is $15.9b.
Monday 18th May, 2015
More tourism workers are desperately needed in Otago, as well as throughout the country.
That's the message from the Tourism Industry Association, which predicts rapid growth over the next few years.
It estimates as many as 36,000 additional full time equivalent jobs will need to be filled within the next decade.
And in Otago, there's already demand for more people to work within the tourism industry.
Dunedin's experiencing growth in the cruise ship market, with another bumper season expected.
Thursday 14th May, 2015
Local medical staff are planning to strike over pay negotiations.
Medical physicists, who provide radiation services to cancer patients, are due to strike for five days at the end of the month.
In Dunedin, they'll refuse to work any overtime during the strike period.
Medical physicists elsewhere in the country also plan to strike.
They want more money, in line with what they can earn overseas.
This will be the first time medical physicists have gone on strike in New Zealand.
Monday 11th May, 2015
Shoppers spent $4.5b using electronic cards last month.
That's an increase of almost $200m compared to last April.
Statistics New Zealand says card spending rose in all retail industries except for fuel.
The 4% increase is in line with general retail trends, up overall over the last decade.
A breakdown of spending in Dunedin isn't available, but local businesses are reporting good sales anecdotally.
Tourism has boosted local retail over the past few months, with a strong cruise ship season bringing in millions.
Friday 08th May, 2015
Andrew Little is expected to make his first official visit to Dunedin, six months after being elected leader of the Labour Party.
His absence thus far comes after Labour has long criticised the government for ignoring the regions.
Little is due to spend one day in Dunedin, on Monday.
He plans to meet with Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull, as well as University of Otago vice-chancellor Harlene Hayne.
It's expected they'll discuss local business opportunities, and Little will also speak to university students.
Thursday 07th May, 2015
The Animal Welfare Amendment Bill has passed its final reading in parliament.
It brings greater clarity, transparency and enforceability to New Zealand's animal welfare laws.
And University of Otago law lecturer Marcelo Rodriguez Ferrere joins us to explain what it means.
Thursday 07th May, 2015
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's head of operations is in Dunedin, offering residents a unique insight into his day-to-day work.
Deputy Governor Geoff Bascand is involved in several local events, including a long lunch with members of the Otago Chamber of Commerce.
He's also delivered a careers talk at the University of Otago, for all students interested in the banking sector.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is the country's central bank, 100% owned by the government.
Its primary focus is to maintain price stability.
Thursday 23rd April, 2015
Just under 300,000 overseas visitors entered New Zealand last month - creating a new March record.
The Cricket World Cup is being cited as a significant contributor to the increase.
An average of about 10,000 people arrived every day of the month, hiking last year's numbers up by 15%.
The timing of Easter and overseas school holidays also worked in New Zealand's favour to attract more visitors.
Compared to the same time last year, there have been more visitors from Australia, the United States and China.