John Lewis

Water-related incidents rise

Major increases in the number of 111 calls for water-related incidents, allergic reactions, hazardous materials exposure, cardiac and respiratory arrests and traffic crashes in the South have...

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Milestone day for determined Dorothy

Dorothy Inglis says having her independence is the best 100th birthday present she could ever...

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Milestone day for determined Dorothy

She is 100 and not out yet — out of her house, that is.

Honour to be ISC fellow: Otago evolutionary biologist

University of Otago evolutionary biologist Distinguished Professor Hamish Spencer has been named...

Honour to be ISC fellow: Otago evolutionary biologist

Being named a Fellow of the International Science Council (ISC) is a big development for any scientist.

Seeking success with collared wallabies

Bennett’s wallaby eradication project manager Brent Barrett releases a collared wallaby in South...

Seeking success with collared wallabies

An extermination party is preparing to cull mobs of wallabies in Otago and South Canterbury, following the release of "seeker" wallabies fitted with GPS collars last month.

Pupils have fun time in lab

Who would have thought? — watching paint not drying is actually quite entertaining, if not educational.

Long Covid care gains seen from data

University of Otago biochemistry researcher Emeritus Prof Warren Tate. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Long Covid care gains seen from data

A pilot study of long Covid and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) has confirmed the two conditions are closely related.

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Revved up after 60 years in club

Colin Winter polishes a lantern from his 1900 Wolseley (nicknamed Grandma), in preparation for...

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Revved up after 60 years in club

At this time of year, it is rare to see Colin Winter in broad daylight, mingling with other humans.

Increase in water-related callouts cause for concern

Increase in water-related callouts cause for concern

Major increases in the number of 111 calls for water related incidents, allergic reactions, hazardous materials exposure, cardiac and respiratory arrests and traffic crashes in Otago and Southland have helped drive up nationwide demand for ambulances in 2023.

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‘Extreme’ fire risk sparks warning

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‘Extreme’ fire risk sparks warning

Following major fires in Canterbury last week, Fire and Emergency New Zealand are warning Otago and Southland residents to be extra vigilant as the fire risk rises to "extreme" in some parts of the region.

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Log Ride a test of mettle and pedal

Jadon Wilson, of Sydney, makes a splash during the Log Ride competition, on the opening day of...

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Log Ride a test of mettle and pedal

Severe chafing is one of the main reasons wetsuits and bike riding do not mix.

Pensioner builds his own mobility scooter

Gerard Oskam takes his home-built mobility trike for a test run on the Otago Harbour cycleway...

Pensioner builds his own mobility scooter

Where there is a wheel, there is a way.

Death from sky coming to Australian invaders

Seeking success with collared wallabies

An extermination party is preparing to cull mobs of wallabies in Otago and South Canterbury, following the release of "seeker" wallabies fitted with GPS collars last month.

Wheeee! 89-year-old builds himself electric trike

Where there is a wheel, there is a way.

All in all, pretty average weather

MetService has issued a weather warning for the south.

All in all, pretty average weather

Despite last year being New Zealand’s second-warmest year on record, the southern region’s weather was average during December.

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Concerns over EV road user charges downplayed

Auto Court Dunedin manager Nelson Cottle stands with an electric car on his forecourt. PHOTO:...

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Concerns over EV road user charges downplayed

While some in the car sales industry have cast doom and gloom on the government’s decision to implement road-user charges on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, two major Dunedin dealers say it...

EV demand still expected to be high despite road-user charge

While some in the car sales industry have cast doom and gloom on the government’s decision to implement road-user charges on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, two major Dunedin dealers say it...

Motorcyclist injured in Devil’s Staircase crash

Motorcyclist injured in Devil’s Staircase crash

A motorcyclist has been taken to Lakes District Hospital in Queenstown in a moderate condition, following a crash near Kingston.

Teen driver did 150kmh passing police car

A 16-year-old has had his restricted licence suspended for 28 days after being clocked travelling at 150kmh south of Dunedin yesterday.

Taser, knuckle duster and 'bommy knocker' in Dunedin weapons haul

A Taser was among the weapons found when police searched a Dunedin car. Photo: Getty Images

Taser, knuckle duster and 'bommy knocker' in Dunedin weapons haul

Dunedin police got more than they bargained for when they were called to four people pulling parts off a car with a crowbar in Fryatt St yesterday.

Prof retires after 24 years of vax research

Ēmeritus Prof Michael Tatley is officially retired, but the University of Otago pharmacovigilance specialist is having trouble bringing himself to start a life of leisure.

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