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Tuesday 09th December, 2014
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A $10,000 scholarship has gone to an up and coming fashion designer from Otago Polytechnic.
The prize was awarded to Jessie Wong, to help her further her fashion design aspirations.
And thanks to the money, she's able to get her business up and running faster than she ever imagined.
Tuesday 09th December, 2014
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Traditional marching has been paired with more contemporary dance at the South Island Marching Championships.
The two-day event took over the Edgar Centre recently.
And while marchers paid homage to the sport's military roots, they also got their boots moving to some more modern hits.
Tuesday 09th December, 2014
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It's time now to take a look at what made the news in March.
It was a big month for music and the arts.
And the seeds were planted for some of the year's biggest stories.
Tuesday 09th December, 2014
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It's been a decade since Dunedin bars, clubs and other hospitality venues became smokefree through new legislation.
And local anti-smoking campaigners have gathered to celebrate the milestone.
But some say the country's smokefree laws need to go even further.
Monday 08th December, 2014
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The Otago University Students' Association is formally withdrawing from the national student union.
It's been a founding member for almost 100 years - since the union was established in 1929.
And as the local group prepares to move on, questions are being asked about the future of the country's student representation.
Monday 08th December, 2014
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Mud, sweat and mountain biking were all part of the third annual Enduro race held in Dunedin at the weekend.
Top New Zealand cyclists Anton Cooper and Rosara Joseph were the two big winners from the event.
But their victories aren't the only things being celebrated.
Friday 05th December, 2014
The quarterly value of building activity has reached a new high.
It broke through the $4 mark for the first time, during the September quarter.
Most of the work was for residential properties.
Overall building activity is up 1.5%.
It's the tenth consecutive quarter that construction has increased.
Thursday 04th December, 2014
A significant fall in dairy prices has affected the merchandise terms of trade.
That has decreased in the last quarter by almost 5%.
Data compiled by Statistics New Zealand shows export prices overall have fallen more than import prices.
And dairy is the most significant driver of that downturn.
Dairy prices fell 11% in the September quarter.
Declining values for forestry products have also contributed to the negative result.
The terms of trade has risen in the previous six consecutive quarters.
Thursday 04th December, 2014
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A Dunedin cafe has been judged the best in the country for its superb coffee, fresh food, upbeat atmosphere and helpful staff.
Thursday 04th December, 2014
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Four Otago Polytechnic design students have won a national sustainable construction challenge.
They've built a simple wooden room that combines some clever modern elements.
And work is now turning to the kit-set version, for more widespread and varied use.