John Lewis

Cardrona chairlift fall: ‘I was just slipping and slipping’

The Captains Express chairlift from which Auckland woman Janette Adams fell. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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

Emergency services at the scene in Princes St this afternoon. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Alleged assault in central city

Dunedin police are investigating an alleged assault following an incident in Princes St today.

Student activities disturbing for hospital

Hayward College residents have been reminded that Dunedin Hospital patients can see into their...

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

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

Let the building begin . . . The Very Rev Dr Tony Curtis amid the maze of scaffolding at St Paul...

‘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

Factory Rd may have a permanent new crossing following the Mosgiel-Taieri Safer Schools Streets...

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

"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

Surrounded by the pupils and staff of Mornington School in Dunedin is its new school principal,...

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

Otago Polytechnic bachelor of nursing graduands (from left) Millie MacGibbon, Sophie Hooker,...

‘What a year’: polytech graduation goes ahead at last

Third time was the charm for Megan Gibbons.

Doctorate delves into identity

Adrian Woodhouse tries on newly designed regalia which he will wear when he becomes Otago...

Doctorate delves into identity

Life has turned full circle for Adrian Woodhouse.

Spooky figures not as they seem

An unidentified life form (ULF) appears to roam the corridors of a business after hours in...

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

Otago Polytechnic’s chief executive Megan Gibbons. Photo: Supplied

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.

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