Subdivision next to college starting to take shape
Subdivision next to college starting to take shape
Earthworks are under way and a road is being constructed to service a new 2.4884ha subdivision in Kaikorai Valley Rd.
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Call after study finds lockdowns significantly worsened mood disorders
Call after study finds lockdowns significantly worsened mood disorders
A study involving hundreds of Kiwis has sparked a call for more public health awareness of the effects of Covid on mental health, and for the issue to be taken more seriously.
Former Dunedin man’s Lego skills help secure victory
Former Dunedin man’s Lego skills help secure victory
Far from being a bureaucrat, Roger Wilco is a colourful office worker who loves to give everything the seal of approval with his big rubber stamp.
Snow forecast for inland areas
Heavy snow forecast for inland areas
The first heavy snow of the season is set to fall across inland Canterbury later this week and, if conditions are right, coastal communities may get a dusting too.
Spiritual care more than religion
Spiritual care more than religion
A University of Otago researcher will begin a nationwide tour in Dunedin this week, seeking the public’s views on spirituality in healthcare.
Heavy snow forecast for inland, wet on West Coast
Heavy snow forecast for inland, wet on West Coast
The first heavy snow is on the way for much of inland Otago and Southland this weekend, and if conditions are right, Dunedin and other coastal Otago communities may get a dusting.
Cold snap this week
Cold snap this week
It may be the right time to bring a large load of firewood inside.
Records fall in second-equal warmest autumn
Records fall in second-equal warmest autumn
Temperature and rainfall records toppled around the South as New Zealand had its second-equal warmest autumn since records began.
New region added to avalanche forecasting
New region added to avalanche forecasting
Skiers and adventurers will soon be able to make better-informed decisions when heading out into the back country of Wanaka, Queenstown and Mt Aspiring National Park, following their addition to...
Lone piper honoured to join opening celebrations
Lone piper honoured to join opening celebrations
Standing atop a castle on a calm and clear winter’s day in Dunedin was everything it was piped up to be for Sally Craik.
Gathering Pacific stories
Gathering Pacific stories
Amid growing international concerns about China’s military and financial ambitions in the South Pacific, a University of Otago anthropology lecturer says it is more important than ever for New Zealand to understand the languages and cultures of the various island nations.
Diving into marine science immersive
Diving into marine science immersive
When Millie Mannering added a marine science paper to her zoology degree - purely out of interest - it was like a whirlpool and she got sucked in straight away.
Medicine from Samoan plants explored
Medicine from Samoan plants explored
Sekotilani Aloi was nearly at the end of her tether when her 5-month-old son suddenly stopped breast-feeding.
A warmer than average winter beckons
A warmer than average winter beckons
While it may be prudent to dust off the winter woollies, they may not be needed as much as usual this winter.
Lauded scientist wants to inspire other women
Lauded scientist wants to keep inspiring other women after $200k award
If there is one thing Covid-19 genome sequencing scientist Dr Jemma Geoghegan would like to see go viral, it is the demolition of the stereotype of what a scientist looks like.
Wild weather could bring storms, tornadoes
Wild weather could bring storms, tornadoes
MetService is warning of possible severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Westland, the Canterbury high country and Fiordland today.
$500,000 for cancer researchers
$500,000 for cancer researchers
Otago research into a protein complex that influences different types of stomach cancer has received almost $500,000 from the Health Research Council.
22 degrees on eve of winter
22 degrees on eve of winter
On the eve of the first official day of winter, temperatures hit 22degC in Dunedin.
Students’ help ‘absolutely brilliant’
Students’ assistance ‘absolutely brilliant’
A "student army" has taken over Milton and surrounding areas, creating a buzz in the rural community by helping the Project Bruce team on a series of revitalisation projects.
Lauded scientist wants to inspire other women
Lauded scientist wants to inspire other women
If there is one thing Covid-19 genome sequencing scientist Dr Jemma Geoghegan would like to see go viral, it is the demolition of the stereotype of what a scientist looks like.