John Lewis

Half of the children in care in New Zealand have Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) evidence shows, and an estimated 89% of those children interacting with the youth justice system have been...

Despite recent rain in Otago and Southland, Niwa data shows a meteorological drought is emerging near Tiwai Point and in northern Stewart Island.

Back in 1850, the Otago Banking Company’s five-pound note was only worth the paper it was printed on — if that.

A rare new genetic mutation has been discovered by Otago researchers, which will give families around the world answers to what is affecting their loved ones.

Doing cartwheels or taking selfies while crossing the graduation stage are ways some graduands leave their mark.

The phone rings and an answerphone message comes on.

One of the perks of discovering a new species is you get to name it.

Until this week, Jed Shackleton thought he was just another University of Otago student.

Talking about something as simple as what happened during a visit to the playground earlier in the day has been shown to set toddlers on a path to greater wellbeing.

New Zealand research scientists are calling on policymakers to take the health risks from nitrates into account when setting maximum acceptable levels of nitrates in drinking water and regulating...

A fishing vessel which sank off the coast of South Otago on Monday was recently at the centre of an Environment Canterbury investigation for dumping fish waste in Caroline Bay.

Alcohol abuse or dependence has been found to significantly increase the risk of suicidal thoughts in adults, prompting calls for changes to New Zealand’s national suicide prevention strategy.

Jill Aitken’s house is "a chaotic mess" — ironically, because she and her fellow workmates are national award-winning cleaners.

Shivers run down Jed Shackleton’s spine when he thinks of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s experiences exploring the Antarctic.

Shivers run down Jed Shackleton’s spine when he thinks of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s experiences exploring the Antarctic.

The sale of positive Covid-19 rapid antigen tests on social media is now being investigated by police.

A historic award, won by many of the country’s top opera singers, has gone missing and members of the Dunedin Performing Arts Competitions Society are calling on the community for help in finding it.