Warning after shock diagnosis
'It was just by chance': Warning after shock diagnosis
A South Island woman in her 50s is sounding a warning after a shock diagnosis left her confronting a life-changing disease.
Mark John
Simple tools spell demise of wasps
Simple tools spell demise of wasps
A Dunedin woman is staying on top of wasp infestations by planning ahead and trapping as many queens as possible before summer.
Shock diagnosis confirmed ‘by chance’
Shock diagnosis confirmed ‘by chance’
A Dunedin woman in her 50s is sounding a warning after a shock diagnosis left her confronting a life-changing disease.
Principal leaving role after 11 years
Principal leaving role after 11 years
A Dunedin secondary school principal has resigned after 11 years at the helm.
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Week-long pilsner shortage ends
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Week-long pilsner shortage ends
A Dunedin bar is glad its patrons’ favourite drop has been restocked after its reputation was put on the line because of a shortage.
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Buskers taking to streets in festival
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Buskers taking to streets in festival
Dunedin's resident fairy is excited to be human for a change.
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Award recipients told: 'It’s about where you finish’
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Award recipients told: 'It’s about where you finish’
Fifty-six students from 29 schools across Otago were recognised for their achievements at the ODT Class Act award ceremony at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery.
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‘Pike River’ premiere to fundraise for Playhouse
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‘Pike River’ premiere to fundraise for Playhouse
A celebrated Dunedin film-maker is giving back to the small city theatre where he got his start in the performing arts.
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Strike not teachers’ first rodeo: union
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Strike not teachers’ first rodeo: union
Striking feels like the new standard, the regional chairman for the teacher’s union says.
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Pukehiki all in to upgrade its hall
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Pukehiki all in to upgrade its hall
A small settlement high atop Otago Peninsula is putting in a big effort to restore its 19th-century community hall.
Daytime rave new option for bassline junkies
Daytime rave new option for bassline junkies
Sensibility and raves do not seem to go together. But they are the perfect mix for young mother Vanessa Cook.
Carrying sister’s legacy — and jacket — on her shoulders
Carrying sister’s legacy — and jacket — on her shoulders
Lucia Morey is all set to represent New Zealand at the world stage after receiving a special hand-me-down from her sister.
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Niche side on offer at seafood festival
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Niche side on offer at seafood festival
A Dunedin fishing outfit plans to offer the perfect side dish with a niche seaweed at tomorrow’s seafood festival.
Pair part of NZ team in Croatia
Pair part of NZ team in Croatia
A pair of Dunedin taekwondo enthusiasts have spent the past eight years of their lives perfecting their techniques.
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Board won't say when Columba principal returning
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Board won't say when Columba principal returning
The principal of a Dunedin secondary school has been on leave since July and will not be returning for term 4.
Obedient dogs headed for comp
Obedient dogs headed for comp
Four Dunedin canines are off to the big smoke to prove they are the best good boys in the country.
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Smiles as Six60 lift Log o’ Wood
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Smiles as Six60 lift Log o’ Wood
Everyone wants to know what it feels like to hold the Ranfurly Shield.
Auction of artist’s work to benefit community studio
Auction of artist’s work to benefit community studio
A prolific Dunedin artist’s work will directly benefit an art studio that supports people with mental health and addiction issues.
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Bottle collector seeks good homes for curiosities
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Bottle collector seeks good homes for curiosities at show
An antiques collector was hoping to find the "right home" for his collection of glass bottles in Dunedin.
Children hook, line and sinker for a good fish at family event
Children hook, line and sinker for a good fish at family event
Patrick Stephens is hooked.