Epic trip to help support St John
Epic trip to help support St John
A pair of John McGlashan pupils will tomorrow arrive in Milford Sound and set out on a 485km trip - walking, running and cycling - across the South Island.
John Lewis
Social media advice no lecture
Social media advice no lecture
When a well-meaning adult tries to share wisdom about the dangers of social media, young people usually see it as a lecture from a technophobe.
Teachers latest to threaten strike action
Teachers latest to threaten strike action
A series of planned strikes are set to cause widespread disruption, with nurses walking off the job next Thursday and primary school teachers looking likely to follow in their footsteps next month.
Sensory room spurs six-year-old to sing
Sensory room spurs six-year-old to sing
An autistic 6-year-old with history of non-speaking is now singing Bruno Mars songs thanks to a new, state-of-the-art sensory room at Dunedin's Sara Cohen School.
Zero Carbon Bill meeting attracts interest
Zero Carbon Bill meeting attracts interest
Interest in the Government's Zero Carbon Bill appears to be growing.
Bus routes changing after public feedback
Bus routes changing after public feedback
Changes to Dunedin's Wakari and Helensburgh bus routes will start rolling on Monday.
Police called to rescue tourists after crash
Police called to rescue tourists after crash
Police have been called to rescue three tourists from the Crown Range road tonight, after their car crashed at the summit car park.
Warning to motorists, but brighter outlook
Warning to motorists, but brighter outlook
Another cold snap may cause disruption for many around the southern region this morning, but MetService says it should not last long.
App supports healthy relationships for teens
App supports healthy relationships for teens
Teenagers engaging in unhealthy relationships which can do serious and sometimes permanent damage is a constant problem.
Police warn motorists as snow forecast to 100m
Police warn motorists as snow forecast to 100m
Parts of Otago are already coated in white and police are warning Dunedin motorists to avoid unnecessary travel with snow forecast to fall as low as 100m overnight.
Subzero weather withers polar plunge participation
Subzero weather withers polar plunge participation
Given the mercury dropped to -6degC in Dunedin on Saturday, it was not surprising some of the hardiest members of the Southern Free Beaches naturist club chose not to participate in their annual winter solstice polar plunge.
Icy roads prompt warning for rugby fans
Icy roads prompt warning for rugby fans
The rugby will be played under a roof but fans on their way to watch the All Blacks have been warned of treacherous road conditions in Dunedin.
Conman tries to gain entry into home
Conman tries to gain entry into home
Police are urging Invercargill residents to be vigilant after a man masquerading as a Chorus worker tried to gain entry to a woman’s home.
Opera singer wins $15k CMIM prize
Opera singer wins $15k CMIM prize
Former Dunedin baritone opera singer Julien Van Mellaerts has lifted his total prize winnings in the past 12 months to nearly $60,000.
Snow expected to fall to 'low levels'
Snow expected to fall to 'low levels'
MetService is warning of a heavy dumping of snow across parts of Otago and Southland on Monday and Tuesday.
Trip to top levels of research
Trip to top levels of research
For someone who is mad about science, getting to rub shoulders with some of the world's top research scientists is a dream come true.
Headline, um, h-e-a-d-l-i-n-e
Headline, um, h-e-a-d-l-i-n-e
How do you celebrate winning a spelling quiz?
Farmer has ‘had it up to the eyeballs’ over diesel thefts
Farmer has ‘had it up to the eyeballs’ over diesel thefts
A Taieri dairy farmer has "had it up to the eyeballs" after thousands of dollars worth of diesel was drained from his farm tank in several thefts over the past six weeks.
Fog hits flights at Dunedin, Queenstown
Fog hits flights at Dunedin, Queenstown
Fog is affecting flights at Dunedin Airport for the second day running today, and services are disrupted in Queenstown as well.
Removable solution for town hall 'monstrosity'
Removable solution for town hall 'monstrosity'
Sitting behind a bar has been known to bring some pleasure in life, but not the one at the Dunedin Town Hall.