At last, NZ's own swan
At last, NZ's own swan
The debate with Australia still rages over bragging rights to pavlova, champion racehorse Phar Lap and even actor Russell Crowe.
John Gibb
Flood work 'vindicated'
Flood work vindicated - Woodhead
Years of planning, hard work and multimillion-dollar spending have been vindicated through the effective performance of the Lower Taieri Flood Protection Scheme in the weekend flood.
Combined effort to protect pumping station
Combined effort to protect pumping station
Hard work by New Zealand Defence Force personnel, Otago Regional Council staff and contractors to block a hole in stopbanks near the Mill Creek pumping station, near Allanton, will not be in vain.
Blaming homeless questioned
Blaming homeless questioned
University of Otago social work academic Dr Emily Keddell has taken issue with Ministry of Social Development comments which seem to blame two Dunedin women for problems in finding them a home.
Science educators off to Chathams
Science educators off to Chathams
Chatham Islanders could be forgiven for believing they are living largely alone, in the most easterly part of New Zealand, more than 800km from the South Island.
Off-licence ‘difficulties’
Off-licence ‘difficulties’
The new owner of a Bottle-O outlet near the Octagon, in Dunedin, had significantly improved alcohol law compliance but there were still "some difficulties" with an application for a new off-licence there.
Animal Attic efforts applauded
Animal Attic efforts applauded
The Otago Museum collections and facilities teams completed a "huge piece of work" in the museum’s Animal Attic in May and last month, museum director Dr Ian Griffin said.
Vandals blamed for crossing malfunction
Vandals blamed for crossing malfunction
The Dunedin Railway Station is one of New Zealand's most photographed buildings and otherwise frustrated motorists may have been pleased to discover yesterday that an invisible train is another big attraction.
Paw trait pose people’s choice
Paw trait pose people’s choice
This image of family pet labrador Pippa, by Guinevere Wilson (12), has won the 18th annual Otago Wildlife Photography Competition’s people’s choice award, at the Otago Museum.
Film festival programme out
Film festival programme released
New Zealand International Film Festival Dunedin publicist Hannah Molloy (left) and fellow film enthusiast Tania Robinson meet at a function celebrating the release of the full programme for the...
Student event changes hailed
Student event changes hailed
Moves to expand and diversify University of Otago Reorientation activities last week succeeded, despite wet, chilly conditions, organisers said.
Chocolate carnival may change
Chocolate carnival may change
Mondelez will be making an announcement within a month about the multimillion-dollar investment in an expanded Cadbury World.
Slippery roads lead to several accidents
Slippery roads lead to several accidents
Police urged motorists to drive to the conditions at the weekend after emergency services were stretched attending a string of vehicle crashes on icy roads in Dunedin on Saturday.
Chock full of chocolate at carnival opening
Chock full of chocolate at carnival opening
Axel and his mother Amanda Abraham, of Mosgiel, enjoy the treats and excitement at the opening of the 18th annual Cadbury Chocolate Carnival in Dunedin.
Heating, insulation project delights trust
Heating, insulation project delights trust
A joint approach by the Otago Regional Council and the Cosy Homes Trust is a ''fantastic'' step forward to improve the heating and insulation of Milton homes.
Police looking into suspicious fire at Goodwood
Police looking into suspicious fire at Goodwood
Police mounted a scene guard and carried out a forensic examination at the weekend as they investigated a suspicious fire which heavily damaged an East Otago house late last week.
Goodwood fire considered 'suspicious'
Goodwood fire considered 'suspicious'
Police have been investigating a suspicious fire which heavily damaged a house in Goodwood, between Palmerston and Waikouaiti, yesterday.
Icy morning roads cause prangs
Icy morning roads cause prangs
Police and other emergency services in Dunedin were kept busy this morning attending a series of motor accidents, at least two of them linked to icy conditions.
Artist draws double in prize final
Artist draws double in prize final
Artworks by Emma-Kate Moore of Kingston and four Dunedin artists are among the finalists in a national drawing competition with a $20,000 first prize.
Huge iceberg not coming our way
Massive iceberg not coming our way
A trillion-tonne mass of ice that has broken off the Antarctic Peninsula is not heading New Zealand’s way.