Rowers overexposed, researcher says
Rowers overexposed, researcher says
A new University of Otago study is urging New Zealand schools to provide better rowing uniforms with improved sun protection for pupils competing at regattas.
John Lewis
Beating sarcasm? Yeah, right
Beating sarcasm? Yeah, right
Great — this is just what we need today.
Warm winter looking likely to set another record
Warm winter looking likely to set another record
With one month to go, New Zealand is on track to record its second successive warmest winter on record, after experiencing its warmest June and July since records began in 1909.
Cardrona chairlift fall: ‘I was just slipping and slipping’
Cardrona chairlift fall: ‘I was just slipping and slipping’
Dangling over the side of a chairlift, Janette Adams clung to an armrest while a family member tried to hold on to her and stop her from falling.
Alleged assault in central city
Alleged assault in central city
Dunedin police are investigating an alleged assault following an incident in Princes St today.
Student activities disturbing for hospital
Student activities disturbing for hospital
Some may have found it hard to look away. Others may have needed some sort of counselling.
Physio pool’s fate to become clearer
Physio pool’s fate to become clearer
The future of the Dunedin Physio Pool is expected to become less murky when the Southern District Health Board meets next week.
‘Actual building’ work starting at cathedral
‘Actual building’ work starting at cathedral
Tony Curtis has always been a big believer in the saying all things come to those who wait.
Strong backing for lower speed limits
Strong backing for lower speed limits
Community consultation on the trial Mosgiel-Taieri Safer School Streets project showed support for lower speed limits near schools, but new crossing locations didn't get public endorsement.
Warm, dry conditions on cards
Warm, dry conditions on cards
"Unseasonably" and "unusually" warm and dry weather may be on the way for coastal Otago residents over the next three months, as Niwa watches for another La Nina weather system.
Principal pleased to make a return
Principal pleased to make a return
Dunedin's Catholic Community of Learning lead principal has stepped over to the secular side, to take up the principal’s position at Mornington School.
‘What a year’: polytech graduation goes ahead at last
‘What a year’: polytech graduation goes ahead at last
Third time was the charm for Megan Gibbons.
Doctorate delves into identity
Doctorate delves into identity
Life has turned full circle for Adrian Woodhouse.
Spooky figures not as they seem
Spooky figures not as they seem
Could there be truth to the conspiracy theories — that 3m-tall aliens walk around Dunedin office buildings after dark?
Third time's the charm for polytech graduation
Third time's the charm for polytech graduation
Megan Gibbons will be crossing her fingers, avoiding ladders and watching out for black cats in the hope it will be ‘‘third time lucky’’ and she will finally be able to give her first graduation speech as Otago Polytechnic’s chief executive at tomorrow’s ceremony.
AI developed for lake weed
AI developed for lake weed
A new weapon is being developed in the fight against invasive aquatic weeds and Lake Wakatipu will be among the first to reap its benefits.
Warning after whitebait huts raided by thieves
Warning after whitebait huts raided by thieves
Whitebaiters on the Aparima River are being urged to secure their huts and valuables following a spate of burglaries this month.
Sublime convergence of cellos
Sublime convergence of cellos
Like bees to honey, about 70 cellists will swarm to Dunedin for a cello players’ specialist retreat and to stage a mass cello concert at the Dunedin Town Hall next month.
Opportunity to play in NZ brass band ‘inspirational’
Opportunity to play in NZ brass band ‘inspirational’
Some say brass musicians are full of hot air, but these ones actually have something to boast about. Bayfield High School cornetist Mei Admiraal and Bayfield High...
Detailed wind model helps to rate courses
Detailed wind model helps to rate courses
Come early August, there may be fewer bogey-men on Dunedin golf courses and more albatrosses.