Relief safety steps on way
Relief safety steps on way
Principal Gareth Swete has lost count of the number of near misses his pupils have had with vehicles outside Sawyers Bay School.
John Lewis
Wide curriculum knowledge an asset
Wide curriculum knowledge an asset
A teacher with practical experience in two or three education curriculums is an extraordinary asset to any school.
All NCEA exams could be online by 2020
All NCEA exams could be online by 2020
Support for digital examinations is so high among New Zealand teens that all NCEA examinations could be online by 2020, a New Zealand Qualifications Authority report shows.
Severe weather watch for South
Severe weather watch for South
A severe weather watch has been issued for parts of the South as an active front bears down on the country.
The science behind Dunedin's stunning sunrise
The science behind Dunedin's stunning sunrise
Wonder what caused that spectacular sunrise yesterday?
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.
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.