Relief as exams come to an end
Relief as exams come to an end
Some may have thought it was dancing near the front gates of Dunedin's Queen's High School, but Leilani Hosking says it could more accurately be described as jumping for joy.
John Lewis
Round-the-world sailor sets off
Round-the-world sailor sets off
Stanley Paris has finally begun his round-the-world record attempt, after rough seas with 3m high waves delayed his start on Saturday.
Trailer ready for boat
Trailer ready for boat
The Brighton Surf Life Saving Club has a spanking new custom-built trailer to carry inflatable rescue boats (IRB) from the club's shed to the water.
Teaching over but project to go on
Teaching over but project to go on
For 41 years, the message from Andrew Innes to his pupils has remained the same - take an interest in things, be prepared to get your hands dirty, and learn to work hard.
Two Sara Cohen classrooms opened
Two Sara Cohen classrooms opened
Getting a purpose-fitted classroom to roll around with ease in his wheelchair was exciting for Tyryn Duncan yesterday, but the best part of his day was definitely the cake.
Bowled over by chance to meet hero
Bowled over by chance to meet hero
Smashing 63 not out in a cricket match last year was Jacob Gilbert's undoubted sporting highlight - until yesterday, when he was given the chance to meet his life-long cricketing hero Brendon McCullum.
Baton gets a bonny welcome
Baton gets a bonny welcome
Those wanting to be immersed in all things Scottish at the arrival of the Queen's Baton Relay in the Octagon on Saturday got what they expected and more.
Dunedin firm with global reach says 'dream big'
Dunedin firm with global reach says 'dream big'
A century ago, it would have been hard for John Scott to imagine his small family motor repair business turning into a large publicly listed engineering company with offices all around the world.
Scottish inspired anthem winner
Scottish inspired anthem winner
When inspiration strikes, Jake Cropley says three days is all you need to write an inspiring anthem to spur New Zealand's Commonwealth Games athletes to victory.
Holiday jobs for pupils thinner on the ground
Holiday jobs for pupils thinner on the ground
The days when ambitious teens could get jobs sweeping factory floors, stocking shelves or working checkouts in the school holidays, appear to be ending.
Putting choice of career to the test
Putting choice of career to the test
Hannah Kim is hoping she doesn't have to answer the phones at her holiday job in a Tanzanian hospital this summer.
National Standards: 'drop 4-point scale'
National Standards: 'drop 4-point scale'
The third and final report on the effects of National Standards, which is to be released in Dunedin today, has found some parents choose not to share school reports with their child because of the new judgements, and is expected to recommend the Government abandons the four-point National Standards scale.
Rental homes in demand
Rental homes in demand
Mosgiel is experiencing an unprecedented demand for rental housing which the town cannot meet, and those in the property management industry say some families could be on waiting lists for rentals for up to three months.
Bees provide hives of education
Bees provide hives of education
The queen is about to make a lengthy visit to St Peter Chanel School as part of an education programme that comes with a sweet deal.
Kindergarten turns clock back 100 years
Kindergarten turns clock back 100 years
While most kindergartens are encouraging children to use technology, one in Dunedin is hiding its computers and other technological equipment from the kids.
Wiggles delight young and old alike
Wiggles delight young and old alike
There was more crying and screaming than in a One Direction concert, more swinging and acting the goat in the aisles than a Miley Cyrus concert, and more posturing than a Justin Bieber concert.
Police hunt for masked robber
Police hunt for masked robber
The search is continuing for the masked man who robbed a Dunedin dairy on Monday afternoon.
Rental rating a hot issue
Rental rating a hot issue
A new warrant of fitness rating system for Dunedin rental properties has attracted major attention from the property management industry across New Zealand and abroad.
Arrests spur booze warning
Arrests spur booze warning
A Green Island man who was pepper-sprayed and charged with assaulting a police officer after being apprehended for drink-driving was one of five charged with drink-driving at the weekend.
Principal off to Italy for research
Principal off to Italy for research
A Port Chalmers principal hopes to put more tools in Otago's teaching toolbox by researching an education system established in Italy next year.