Tim Scott

Projects ranging from a humble hut in the mountains to a brick-encased substation have been recognised as the best buildings in the South for 2023, PIJF cadet reporter Tim Scott reports on this year’s Southern Architecture Awards.

Liquor store incident ends in arrest of wanted man

A wanted man was arrested after running past police who were apprehending another man following an incident at a liquor store.

Tyre spiking ends 340km chase

A 340km trail of chaos that ended in armed police ramming a stolen VW Beetle off the road in Waitati could have resulted in death, police say.

Cops arresting shoplifter get two for one deal

A wanted man was arrested after running past police who were apprehending another man following a liquor store robbery.

Watch: Dramatic moment cops ram fleeing Beetle off road

Dramatic footage shows police ramming a stolen VW Beetle off the road at Waitati before armed officers with weapons drawn swarm the driver.

Octacan appeal on track to receive 20,000 cans

Dressed as ‘‘Can-dace,’’ Presbyterian Support Otago supporter engagement manager Jude McCracken...

Octacan appeal on track to receive 20,000 cans

Star-shaped stacks of cans shone as brightly as the generosity of their donors.

The long and short of it

The long and short of it

Golfers cast long shadows on the green at the Otago Golf Club, in Balmacewen, yesterday, during the shortest day of the year.

Delightful creations make home in church

Rohana Weaver stands alongside a giant caterpillar she made for the Enchanted Forest-themed...

Delightful creations make home in church

A Hookah-smoking giant caterpillar is among a host of otherworldly creatures hidden within Dunedin’s First Church.

Childhood view becomes winning composition

Anthony Ritchie Composition Prize 2023 recipient Grace Shaw (22) shows her award-winning score,...

Childhood view becomes winning composition

A southern soundscape with close ties to its composer’s home has been announced as the winner of an annual award for orchestral composition.

Can-do attitude: pupil goes all out for cause

A Dunedin secondary school pupil has gone from forgetting about a can drive until the night before to collecting more than 600.

Build begins on boat club wharf

Construction has begun on a new wharf in Broad Bay after eight years of planning, and the Dunedin club behind it hopes it's just the start of a new chapter in time for its centenary.

Immersive show to feature Pink Floyd album tracks

Otago Museum event manager Rachel MacJeff in the Perpetual Guardian Planetarium, where the Pink...

Immersive show to feature Pink Floyd album tracks

An immersive musical experience, making its national debut in Dunedin, is a chance to experience Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon like you have never seen or heard it before.

Trap ‘library’ receives ORC grant

Standing outside the site of the proposed predator trap library are Taieri Mouth trappers (front...

Trap ‘library’ receives ORC grant

A new trapping "library" could lead to possum, rat and stoat traps sited in every backyard in Taieri Mouth.

Virtual triathlon novel way of encouraging activity

Hazel McDermott (17), of Bayfield High School, bikes while competing in the Sport Otago
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Virtual triathlon novel way of encouraging activity

Being active and keeping fit are two very important lessons, but it is not just those in the classroom who need a reminder.

Drivers warned of low visibility as fog settles in

Fog blankets the Northern Motorway, north of Dunedin, yesterday . PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Drivers warned of low visibility as fog settles in

Motorists should be prepared for foggy conditions around the region this coming week.

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OGHS band wraps up Smokefree final

The winning band of Smokefree Rockquest 2023 — the Burberry Scarves — are (from left) lead...

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OGHS band wraps up Smokefree final

A signature look is a must if you want to be a rock star.

$400,000 playground revamp complete

Charlie Turner (1½) skippers the Betsy Douglas, the steamboat that forms the new playground in...

$400,000 playground revamp complete

Four years of working with all hands on deck has ended with smooth sailing.

11 drivers caught using cellphones

Police stop vehicles at a checkpoint in Crawford St, Dunedin, yesterday morning. PHOTO: PETER...

11 drivers caught using cellphones

Dunedin police are disappointed by the number of drivers caught using their cellphones behind the wheel.

Occupant said he wasn’t driving: police

Occupant said he wasn’t driving: police

An intoxicated man found in a car that rolled on a motorway claimed he was not the driver — despite being the only occupant when police arrived.

Young artists hold auction to raise funds for North

Thomas Matthews-Nielson (8) holds his art work during the St Joseph’s Cathedral School art...

Young artists hold auction to raise funds for North

Support for Cyclone Gabrielle victims has come straight from the hearts of Dunedin’s budding artists — although they are a lot younger than one might presume.

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