Crash deaths 'devastating' for Southland
Crash deaths 'devastating' for Southland
The deaths of two people, one a five-month-old baby, in a crash near Invercargill yesterday is "devastating" news for Southland, Mayor Gary Tong says.
John Lewis
Anchors aweigh to mark 92nd
Anchors aweigh to mark 92nd
A small rubber surfboard with a sheet fashioned into a sail — that was 8-year-old Bill McIndoe’s first experience in a sail boat.
Fat fire quickly dealt with but closes mall
Fat fire quickly dealt with but closes mall
Firefighters across Dunedin were kept busy yesterday morning after being called to two fires within a minute of each other.
Gamers’ sweet success
Gamers’ sweet success
At first glance, it looks like Lisa Blakie, Sam Barham and Zoe Hobson are finishing off dinner with a delicious dessert.
Intersection crash chokes motorway
Intersection crash chokes motorway
Two people are in Dunedin Hospital following a serious two-vehicle crash on Dunedin’s Southern Motorway yesterday.
Winter crashes spring’s party
Winter crashes spring’s party
Did Mother Nature forget to switch winter off?
Meridian evacuated after Burger King fryer fire
Meridian evacuated after Burger King fryer fire
Good fire safety equipment is being credited for stopping a fire in a deep fat fryer at Burger King from spreading in the Meridian Mall this morning.
Spectacular cloud formation takes pilot’s eye
Spectacular cloud formation takes pilot’s eye
An alien invasion, a pile of plates, a Taieri pet — whatever you want to call it, it is spectacular.
‘No grief’ as bus riders mask up
‘No grief’ as bus riders mask up
The level of commitment on day one of the Government’s mandatory use of face masks on public transport has been "impressive" and "heartening", Dunedin leaders say.
Snow forecast for first day of spring
Snow forecast for first day of spring
Hot on the heels of a couple of days reaching 20degC, southern residents can expect to wake up to a dusting of snow tomorrow.
Bird-snapping leads to field guide
Bird-snapping leads to field guide
Lying in a cold wet bog; freezing on the side of a mountain; holding his stomach while rolling on rough seas in a fishing boat — Oscar Thomas would do just about anything to get the perfect picture.
Region revels in 20degC temperatures
Region revels in 20degC temperatures
For the first time in months, Otago residents basked in temperatures around 20degC yesterday.
Butts found mostly in Smokefree zones
Butts found mostly in Smokefree zones
The effectiveness of Smokefree signs have been called into question after a cleanup around the University of Otago and Dunedin Hospital netted about 8000 cigarette butts in an hour.
Ovarian cancer kills a woman every two days
Ovarian cancer kills a woman every two days
A Dunedin woman with ovarian cancer is calling on legislators and decision-makers to start taking the disease more seriously.
Pupils encouraged to create own websites
Pupils encouraged to create own websites
Give a child a laptop and they can play games for a day; teach them how to use it and they can educate themselves for a lifetime.
Real life adventure writer takes on fiction
Real life adventure writer takes on fiction
Paul Hersey is scaling new heights with the recent release of his latest book.
Rock competition adapts for pandemic
Rock competition adapts for pandemic
Four southern rock bands are back in their studios, rehearsing with renewed vigour, after being named in the top 20 bands for the 2020 Smokefreerockquest.
Warmer, drier spring likely with La Nina
Warmer, drier spring likely with La Nina
Spring is traditionally the wettest season of the year in the South.
Ramp makes crossing road safer
Ramp makes crossing road safer
Crossing the street can be like running the gauntlet for many people in wheelchairs - not because of the traffic, but because of the steep access to some footpaths.
Wind watch issued for parts of South
Wind watch issued for parts of South
MetService has issued a strong wind watch for Stewart Island, parts of the Southland coast and the Canterbury High Country tomorrow.