Mega-drought generated by ‘The Blob’
Mega-drought generated by ‘The Blob’
The Blob — it is about the size of Australia, it is sitting right on our back doorstep, and it is wreaking havoc on the other side of the world.
John Lewis
Neighbourly bagpiper takes it outdoors
Neighbourly bagpiper takes it outdoors
The sound of bagpipes at close quarters isn't everyone’s cup of tea, so Ashley Honeywell has taken to practising on the edge of the Dunedin Town Belt.
Cold front looms
Cold front looms
MetService is forecasting snow to low levels tomorrow as a cold front moves northwards over southern New Zealand.
No injuries in two-car crash in Andersons Bay Rd
No injuries in two-car crash in Andersons Bay Rd
No-one was injured following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Andersons Bay Rd and Kensington Ave today.
Get off the couch, fitness goes online
Get off the couch, fitness goes online
Not even lockdown can slow down self-confessed “fitness nuts” Milly and Olivea Crothers.
Otago Polytech students among design finalists
Otago Polytech students among design finalists
A new bike can be a great Christmas present, but for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a bike designed by Otago Polytechnic students could be a life-changer.
Out and about to complete research
Out and about to complete research
While many may be loathing their lockdown experience, Josh Furjes-Crawshaw is loving it, because it is providing him with the perfect opportunity to study the impact Alert Level 4 is having on...
Country locks down, temps go up
Country locks down, temperatures go up
If you have a sneaking suspicion the weather is better during lockdown, you are right.
Physio Pool manoeuvres to stay afloat
Physio Pool manoeuvres to stay afloat
Another stroke has been taken towards saving the beleaguered Dunedin Physio Pool, after the Southern DHB allocated funds to fix the broken equipment which caused the closure of the pool in May.
Health struggles spark curiosity
Health struggles spark curiosity
It is a bit of a joke among Brionne Fleming’s family and friends, that the injury that almost ruined her University of Otago career went on to be the main focus of her study.
Sun, warmth on the way for next few days
Sun, warmth on the way for next few days
If there is an upside to being in lockdown, the MetService may have it.
Marathon organisers at crossroads over lockdown
Marathon organisers at crossroads over lockdown
Keep calm and carry on running.
Penelope on a fine footing despite having lost a leg
Penelope on a fine footing despite having lost a leg
Instead of giving up one of her nine lives, Matthew Foxglove reckons his new cat Penelope traded a leg for it.
Otago University graduation ceremonies off
Otago University graduation ceremonies cancelled
University of Otago public graduation ceremonies have been cancelled following the sudden move to Covid Alert Level 4, leaving many graduands distraught.
Recovering from 1000km row for charity
Recovering from 1000km row for charity
Ben Mason reckons he will have to spend the next week or so learning how to stand up straight again after rowing more than 1000km along the North Island coastline.
Avalanche danger: Warning to stay off mountains
Avalanche danger: Warning to stay off mountains
Snow enthusiasts are being urged to stay away from mountains across the country over the next few days as the NZ Mountain Safety Council reports high avalanche danger ratings.
Warning about bronchodilators
Warning about bronchodilators
COPD patients and their healthcare providers are being urged to consider the possible benefits and harms of escalating treatment from one to two long-acting bronchodilators.
Concern grows for family in Afghanistan
Concern grows for family in Afghanistan
An Afghan refugee living in Milton and his family back home are waiting to see if, or when, the Taliban's "true colours" will show.
First steps in removing landmark silos
First steps in removing landmark silos
The last visible signs of a major Dunedin landmark will be out of sight by the end of this week.
Young rugby player waits 90 minutes for ambulance
Young rugby player waits 90 minutes for ambulance
A Dunedin rugby coach is "disgusted" a 10-year-old boy had to lie on a cold wet rugby field with a suspected neck injury for 90 minutes on Saturday, waiting for an ambulance to arrive.