Tim Scott

Educational insect event engages museum visitors

Wren McMahon (4, left) and Iris McMahon (6), of Christchurch, examine an insect with Louis...

Educational insect event engages museum visitors

To bee or not to bee? That question, among many others about New Zealand’s creepy crawlies, was answered at the Wild Dunedin Bug Day at Tūhura Otago Museum yesterday.

Road-rage chase leads to punch in face

An enraged driver punched another motorist in the face after a back-and-forth chase between the pair led to a crash in central Dunedin, police say.

Had a fall? There’s an app for that

Mosgiel Ready and Steady exercise group member Beverley McKirdy of Mosgiel shows fellow members...

Had a fall? There’s an app for that

Members of the public have been given the opportunity to try out a new app that could prevent potentially fatal falls.

University defends safety record of on-campus bar

University defends safety record of on-campus bar

The University of Otago has hit back at an allegation it is not doing enough to keep students safe at a bar it runs.

Pavlova company helps local store by providing 30 litres of egg whites

A chance partnership to overcome the shortage of eggs has left a sweet taste in the mouths of Dunedin business owners.

Club to build new Vanuatu preschool

Rotarians Chris Rowe (left) and Grant McLean look on as Les Wilson takes a ride on a slide in...

Club to build new Vanuatu preschool

The generosity of Dunedin rotarians knows no bounds.

New citizen moved by ceremony

Despite living in New Zealand for 12 years, England-born Dr Loveday Why said it already felt different after becoming a citizen.

History lessons fly high daily

Ronald Geddes, of Tainui, raises the flag of the Yukon at his home. PHOTO: CHRISTINE O’CONNOR

History lessons fly high daily

When others saw an old bundle of flags, Ronald Geddes saw an opportunity to continue a friend’s life-long legacy.

Less money going on entertainment — academic

The stands at Forsyth Barr Stadium during the Rod Stewart concert were empty on Wednesday as the...

Less money going on entertainment — academic

A disappointing turnout for Sir Rod Stewart in Dunedin has been blamed on the rising cost of living beginning to bite in the hospitality and entertainment sectors.

Special moment for emerging designers

Ellen Ross and Ethan Cruise of Dunedin will represent Otago Polytechnic as finalists at this week...

Special moment for emerging designers

A pair of Otago Polytechnic graduates hope their selection as emerging designer finalists is the first of many steps in their fashion careers.

Preparations in train for showpiece

Workers start preparing Dunedin Railway Station for the iD Dunedin Fashion Show on Friday and...

Preparations in train for showpiece

The Dunedin Railway Station rumbled with activity yesterday but it was not a train pulling into the station.

Success spurs company to take rock show around SI

Rock Tenors members gather on the steps of Dunedin’s St Paul’s Cathedral. PHOTO: CHRIS SULLIVAN

Success spurs company to take rock show around SI

A Dunedin production company has seen "huge interest all around the country" in its rock-infused vocal performance and is now taking the show on the road.

Barden Party makes rare public foray

Preparing their "raucous rockabilly retelling" of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at Larnach...

Barden Party makes rare public foray

There is much ado about many exciting things when this troupe of travelling thespians comes to town.

Perspectives of the past are metaphors for the future

Cynthia Lam has written a play about her family and cultural themes.

Perspectives of the past are metaphors for the future

Love, Mum is a multimedia chronicle of Cynthia Hiu Ying Lam’s heritage, examined through the eyes of three generations — her mother, and two grandmothers.

Artists serve creative platter

Artists Dani Lucas and Greg McLeod of Dunedin with the "Kai Maps" exhibition at Artsenta. PHOTO:...

Artists serve creative platter

A juicy fruit, a tiny Toblerone and an up-sized kiwifruit is quite the unusual platter, but for the artists of Dunedin’s Fringe Festival this is but another delight for the senses.

Performer, audience take on infectious emotions

Performance artist Hamish Annan embodies different emotions. PHOTO: CHRISTINE O’CONNOR

Performer, audience take on infectious emotions

It is not every day a person gets to experience a full spectrum of emotions, from anger to grief, but yesterday PIJF cadet reporter Tim Scott was shown how to harness the power of...