John Lewis

More stormy weather for much of South Island

Rain is on its way for much of New Zealand today.

More stormy weather for much of South Island

A severe thunderstorm warning has been lifted for Timaru and Waimate, but a severe thunderstorm watch remains in place for much of the rest of the South Island.

‘Glamping’ at the races: taking in on-track action great cure for Christmas excess

Parker Hood, 3, of Ashburton, and Honey the dog enjoy some time in the sun together at the Boxing...

‘Glamping’ at the races: taking in on-track action great cure for Christmas excess

Christmas dinner leftovers, a bit of sunshine and some horse racing — what better way to recover from a festive hangover?

More stormy weather possible for South

Severe thunderstorm warnings have been lifted for parts of Otago, but the South is still in line for more stormy weather going into the evening.

Life on hold waiting for surgery

Life on hold waiting for surgery

A 27-year-old Dunedin woman has effectively been put into menopause while she waits for surgery in New Zealand’s poorly performing health system.

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Return of the ring: call put out to family

Air Milford chief pilot Antony Sproull is looking for the owner of a wedding ring he found in...

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Return of the ring: call put out to family

Antony Sproull is feeling a little bit like Frodo Baggins, from The Lord of the Rings, after recovering a "precious" wedding ring which was lost on a track at Milford Sound.

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Friends reminisce at annual festive dinner

Chinese holiday workers (from left) Simin Zhang, 29, Cong Li, 29, and Jia Hui Wang, 24, take a...

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Friends reminisce at annual festive dinner

This time last year, Jia Hui Wang, Cong Li and Simin Zhang didn’t know each other, and the only thing all three had in common was they worked in shellfish processing factories.

Dressed for success in Christmas Day run

Anna, 19, and her dad Mark Stevenson brought some festive cheer to the annual Christmas Day...

Dressed for success in Christmas Day run

Who's faster in a race to the Christmas dinner table — Rudolph or Santa?

Researchers ‘excited’ to work with US team

University of Otago marine scientist Dr Sarah Seabrook and her team drill through the sea ice in...

Researchers ‘excited’ to work with US team

Two University of Otago researchers are working alongside leading United States scientists to tackle some of the most urgent environmental questions facing the planet.

Hospital Xmas Day menu improved

Toys made by Otago Corrections Facility prisoners for children staying in Dunedin Hospital for...

Hospital Xmas Day menu improved

After complaints about Dunedin Hospital’s Christmas lunch last year, this year’s menu appears to be much more in keeping with the quality and quantities associated with the festive season.

Spear fishing risky, but not swimming

Seeing the teeth on a great white shark are about as rare as seeing hen’s teeth, University of...

Spear fishing risky, but not swimming

In the wake of a Waitati spear fisherman encountering a great white shark, a marine scientist is reminding the public there's no need to be concerned about swimming at Otago beaches.

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Twice as many surf rescues so far this year

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Twice as many surf rescues so far this year

Surf Life Saving New Zealand has performed more than twice as many rescues so far this season compared with the same time last year.

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Ham, lights among injury sources

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Ham, lights among injury sources

Surprisingly, most of the injuries at this time of year are not caused by too much mulled wine or eggnog.

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Cancer scare sparks pony event to share lesson

Preparing for the Poniworks Summer Olympics fundraising event in Palmerston today, are (from left...

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Cancer scare sparks pony event to share lesson

The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.

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Peri-menopause research receives major funding

University of Otago physiology and Centre for Neuroendocrinology researchers (from left) Dr Jenny...

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Peri-menopause research receives major funding

The transition to menopause, known as peri-menopause, can bring a wide range of debilitating neurological symptoms in up to 75% of women.

‘Bit uncertain’: Christmas weather not shaping up well

If you see blue sky in the run-up to Christmas, you should probably make the most of it.

Snoozing sea lion gives St Clair mum a fright

When Espie Ayson opened her front door to go to work today, the last thing she expected to see was a body in the way.

‘Lucky’ blaze did not spread

Flames shoot from the windows of an East Gore house about noon yesterday, before Fire and...

‘Lucky’ blaze did not spread

A massive blaze in an East Gore rental property has shaken neighbours and provided a less than subtle reminder for people to check their smoke alarms.

Search for antibiotic receives $1.16m

Search for antibiotic receives $1.16m

A search for an antibiotic for multi-drug resistant and hypervirulent strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae, has received a $1.16 million fellowship to support the research.

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Tūhura photo competition opening to entries nationwide

Tūhura Otago Museum marketing manager Charlie Buchan admires a photo of a Kea, by Giles Bryant,...

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Tūhura photo competition opening to entries nationwide

Tūhura Otago Museum has widened the frame on its popular wildlife and nature photography competition, and opened it up to photographers across New Zealand.

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Theatre career to take centre stage

University of Otago theatre student Ella Court has won a $10,000 Fund for Acting and Musical...

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Theatre career to take centre stage after winning $10k award

Ella Court’s student flat was a bit like an Academy Awards ceremony when she discovered she had won a prestigious $10,000 national performing arts award.

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