Physics Penalises Kickers’ Conversion Rates

Posted 4:25pm Sunday 23rd September 2012

Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr stadium is transforming into the House of Pain for rugby goal-kickers, after a series of feeble goal-kicking attempts from world-class athletes have left players embarrassed and pointing fingers in all directions. During the test match between the Springboks and All Read more...

Trespassed for being NORML

Posted 4:57pm Sunday 16th September 2012

The grass is no longer greener on the University of Otago’s side after the Uni issued several Trespass orders against members of National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) – without explaining why. On Wednesday September 12, Police issued trespass orders to a handful of Read more...

Environmental Bandits Pollute Otago Campus

Posted 4:57pm Sunday 16th September 2012

Generation Zero have tested the theory that all publicity is good publicity, after defacing University buildings with promotional propaganda on the evening of Sunday September 9. Generation Zero members from the University of Otago have been punished by the Proctor after their publicity stunt Read more...

QUAN dethrones COMO as Most Failed Subject

Posted 4:03pm Sunday 9th September 2012

Full table of pass rates by subject available here: >>University of Otago Pass Rates by Subject 2009-2011 Picking papers has become even easier at the University of Otago after figures stating the average pass rate for each subject were released under the Official Information Act (OIA). Read more...

Skiiers and Snowboarders Ski and Snowboard in Snow

Posted 5:17pm Sunday 2nd September 2012

With winter in full flight, around 100 students from New Zealand universities gathered to shred up Wanaka for the 2012 University Snow Games, held from August 26 — 31. The winter games have been held annually since 1945, making this the 67th year of competition. With the 2013 World Read more...

Dunedin Has “A Bit of a Peeping Problem”

Posted 4:26pm Sunday 19th August 2012

Dunedin police have advised the University to amend its internet porn ban after six reported sightings of sexually frustrated Peeping Toms masturbating outside bedroom windows at a number of Dunedin flats. Since the year began, six offences of “peeping or peering” have been reported to the Read more...

Mongrel Mob Abuse Public’s Trust

Posted 5:14pm Sunday 12th August 2012

The Mongrel Mob are due for a stern slap on the wrist after being accused of having their fingers in too many pies. Police allege that Mongrel Mob members obtained money from a government funded anti-violence program, run through the Whanau Ora scheme, and used it to buy cannabis. Over a Read more...

Air NZ Removes GPS

Posted 4:49pm Sunday 5th August 2012

Air New Zealand has finally realised that Dunedin has some tourism opportunities, and has announced fare reductions of 11 – 41% for regional routes, which will save travellers on the Auckland to Dunedin route $14 per trip. The fare reductions, which will apply to flights after September 1 Read more...

Prof. Alan Musgrave

Posted 2:15pm Sunday 29th July 2012

Over 40 years of research and dedication to the University of Otago Philosophy department has paid off for Professor Alan Musgrave after being awarded an Otago University Distinguished Research Medal. The medal is Otago University’s highest research honour. It rewards and recognises outstanding Read more...

OUSA Revolving Door Keeps On Turning

Posted 2:15pm Sunday 29th July 2012

Maria Pozza has been elected as OUSA’s Postgraduate Representative after a fierce campaign against bitter rival No Confidence. In the final count, Pozza won with 70 votes, compared with four votes for No Confidence. Poor showing, old buddy. Pozza believed that her PhD would make her a Read more...