Late Ngai Tahu leader immortalised in sky
Late Ngai Tahu leader immortalised in sky
An asteroid named after the late Tahu Potiki is now on a list of objects being watched by Nasa.
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Name suppression for accused, victim after body found
Name suppression for accused, victim after body found
A 43-year-old woman charged with murder after a body was found in Glenleith yesterday has been remanded in custody and granted interim name suppression this morning.
‘Pride and joy’ ploughs ahead
‘Pride and joy’ ploughs ahead
Thomas Sime reckons every clod has a silver lining
Heavy rain, snow possible as spring storm bears down
Heavy rain, snow possible as spring storm bears down
A significant spring storm is expected to hit the southern region early next week, bringing heavy rain and possibly some snow.
Study of brain rhythm provides anxiety breakthrough
Study of brain rhythm provides anxiety breakthrough
The discovery of a new brain signal in people with anxiety disorders is expected to help develop new diagnostic tests and faster treatments which are less "hit-and-miss".
Changeable weather ‘typical of spring’
Changeable weather ‘typical of spring’
September was a patchwork of wet, dry, cold, warm, windy and calm weather for Otago and Southland.
Contest winners follow their own pitch
Contest winners follow their own pitch
Winning prize money can often send a business competition winner’s conscience into a spin.
Anxious childhood behaviour linked to later disorders
Anxious childhood behaviour linked to later disorders
Being brought to tears easily, regularly appearing sad and miserable, and being a loner in childhood may lead to anxiety disorders later in life, new research has found.
Essays a chance to look back on writing career
Essays a chance to look back on writing career
Just when Dame Fiona Kidman thought there was nothing else to say, inspiration struck again.
‘Let’s see where I can go’, Otago graduate says after win
‘Let’s see where I can go’, Otago graduate says after win
Within hours of winning an international piano competition, Korean pianist Sara Lee was rehearsing for her next one.
St Andrew’s Day event likely to be cancelled
St Andrew’s Day event likely to be cancelled
Organisers of next month’s St Andrew’s Day celebrations in Dunedin’s Octagon say the event is likely to be cancelled if the South Island remains at Alert Level 2.
Rain forecast for North Otago, warning lifted
Rain forecast for North Otago, warning lifted
Waterproof clothes should be the first items picked from the rack in your wardrobe today if you live in North Otago.
Whopper Wanda tips scales to set NZ record
Whopper Wanda tips scales to set NZ record
Wanda used to be a bubbly, happy-go-lucky little goldfish — about the size of a pineapple lump — living in the comfortable surroundings of her plush fish bowl.
Hit and run in South Dunedin
Hit and run in South Dunedin
A pedestrian was seriously injured in an alleged hit and run in South Dunedin tonight.
Dunedin artist’s Maori heritage brought out in exhibition
Dunedin artist’s Maori heritage brought out in exhibition
Despite being brought up in a Western culture, Dunedin artist Phyllis Smith has always been aware of her Maori ancestry and her whanau’s land at Te Awa Koiea.
Warmer, drier weather likely
Warmer, drier weather likely
Developing La Nina-like patterns may contribute to warmer and drier-than-usual weather in Otago and Southland over the coming months, particularly around the hydro lakes.
Princess bride on a pauper’s budget
Princess bride on a pauper’s budget
Budding bridezillas have an opportunity to keep their budgets and stress levels in check, after a high-end bridal store gave about 50 brand new wedding gowns to a Dunedin charity shop.
Sister’s shaved head signifies sibling support
Sister’s shaved head signifies sibling support
When Freddie Dick woke one morning with really sore legs and a runny nose, his doctor told him he probably just had a virus.
Living wage, back pay for bus drivers
Living wage, back pay for bus drivers
Following one of the longest journeys ever taken by any passenger transport driver, Go Bus drivers will finally receive their long-awaited living wage.
E-voting may help participation, survey finds
E-voting may help participation, survey finds
As local government elections draw closer, a University of Otago study has found e-voting could have a positive effect on increasing voter turnout among young people.