Playing lead in musical a sight more challenging
Playing lead in musical a sight more challenging
What could possibly go wrong?
John Lewis
Citizens asked to collect snow samples for science
Citizens asked to collect snow samples for science
Wanted: snow bunnies and skiers.
Relief name of fatal crash driver cleared
Relief name of fatal crash driver cleared
The wife of a man blamed for causing a fatal truck crash in 2013 says she had the "inner strength" ripped from her while waiting years for his name to be cleared.
Second inquiry clears truck driver over fatal crash near Tapanui
Second inquiry clears truck driver over fatal crash near Tapanui
A second inquiry into a fatal truck crash near Tapanui in 2013, has cleared the driver of blame for the crash.
Coastal Otago still dry, despite rain
Coastal Otago still dry, despite rain
All is not what it seems, Niwa meteorologist Ben Noll says.
OBHS memorial archway to be closed for strengthening work
OBHS memorial archway to be closed for strengthening work
"Out of bounds" areas at Otago Boys’ High School have just been expanded.
School issues living wage challenge
School issues living wage challenge
North East Valley Normal School has become the first school in the South Island to become an accredited living wage employer.
Bigger base for food rescuers as need grows
Bigger base for food rescuers as need grows
Kiwiharvest staff have set aside the sentimentality for their home and officially opened a new Dunedin warehouse, where they hope to extend the reach of the organisation’s operations.
'Altercation' after vehicles collide in Taieri
'Altercation' after vehicles collide in Taieri
Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision near East Taieri, which resulted in an altercation between the two drivers.
Person hospitalised after car hits cows in Southland
Person hospitalised after car hits cows in Southland
A motorist has been taken to Southland Hospital after their car collided with a herd of cows on State Highway 99.
Minor injuries after two car crash near Cromwell
Minor injuries after two car crash near Cromwell
Two cars have collided on State Highway 8, near Cromwell.
Establishment of support agency hailed
Establishment of support agency hailed
The establishment of an education service agency and curriculum centre to provide support to schools, has been welcomed by southern primary schools.
Pupil’s plea for climate adaptation wins prize
Pupil’s plea for climate adaptation wins prize
Adapt or die.
Dry cold winds tear autumn displays from Dunedin trees
Dry cold winds tear autumn displays from Dunedin trees
Make the most of the autumn leaves around Dunedin, they may not last the week.
Team players’ rocking rehearsal
Team players’ rocking rehearsal
Some may say Daniel Ruthven is just a token boy in a great girl band.
Conditions ease after chilly start in South
Conditions ease after snow, ice make for chilly start in South
Snow, strong winds and low temperatures made for a wintry start in the South today but conditions have eased and MetService has lifted some weather watches.
Moves tailored for dancers with Parkinson's
Moves tailored for dancers with Parkinson's
Slam the door shut; pull your socks up; sweep the crumbs off the table; and knead the pizza dough.
Downes keen to be back
Downes keen to be back
Graeme Downes is finding inspiration from "everywhere" to rebuild his voice and get back behind the microphone, after having recent surgery to remove a tumour from his oesophagus.
Coffee chats a poultry matter
Coffee chats a poultry matter
Anyone earwigging on certain conversations in the Dunedin Hospital staff cafeteria may discover there is some fowl play going on.
'Significant snow' expected in South, Milford Rd closed
'Significant snow' expected in South, Milford Rd closed
A cold front is expected to bring "significant snow" to low levels in the south of the South Island overnight and into Tuesday, affecting alpine passes. The Milford Road (SH94) is closed, with up to 20cm of snow forecast.