Reconfigured domestic tourism critical to recovery
Domestic tourism may play a crucial role in New Zealand’s eventual economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. John Gibb speaks to a University of Otago academic who believes thinking more...
John Gibb
University halls take up challenge
University halls take up challenge
Many students at the University of Otago’s Carrington College have been buzzing with the challenge of Survivor-style mind games during the coronavirus lockdown.
Virus research in Dunedin containment lab
Virus research in Dunedin containment lab
Dunedin will soon become a key national centre for research into the virus that causes Covid-19 infections, thanks partly to a rare, high-level containment laboratory.
Congregations still connected
Congregations still connected
Dunedin churches are using phones and some sophisticated social media initiatives to give help and share religious reflections in the fight against coronavirus, after services were suspended.
Foodbanks still helping those in need
Foodbanks still helping those in need
Dunedin's foodbanks are continuing to operate under the national lockdown, but with new, safety-conscious procedures and strict precautions against Covid-19.
A rush, followed by uncertainty about the future
A rush, followed by uncertainty about the future
It was the best of times, it was the most uncertain of times.
Little libraries sidelined, but not all gloom
Little libraries sidelined, but not all gloom
In one of the quirkiest sidelights of the national coronavirus lockdown, the books in some popular community mini-libraries are being replaced by bears.
Farmers market on hold to stop spread
Farmers market on hold to stop spread
The Otago Farmers Market will close for the next four weeks, resulting in a big financial hit for some growers and producers, as the fight against Covid-19 continues.
Departures, arrivals bring relief at airport
Departures, arrivals bring relief at airport
Pressures from Covid-19 safety restrictions and the need for 11th-hour flight bookings added to stress for some arriving and departing passengers at Dunedin Airport yesterday.
1884 diary window on ancestor’s past
1884 diary window on ancestor’s past
Studying a diary which was written in 1884 has brought Dunedin teacher and researcher Deirdre Cooper closer to her then 14-year-old great-great- grandmother Julia Blackwood.
Farmers Market keeps running, with precautions
Farmers Market keeps running, with precautions
The Otago Farmers Market was still in action at the weekend, albeit with more gloves, more disinfectant and more social distancing than usual as the fight to contain coronavirus continued.
Properties’ electricity cut
Properties’ electricity cut
A hundred properties in Andersons Bay, Dunedin, were without electricity between 11am and 1pm on Saturday while a fault was remedied, Aurora Energy head of external relations Gary Johnson said.
Car crashes through fence
Car crashes through fence
This car went out of control and crashed through a fence at the Anzac Ave bridge in Dunedin at the weekend.
Churches suspending services to comply with 100-plus ban
Churches suspending services to comply with 100-plus ban
Catholic, Anglican and many other churches are suspending traditional services to comply with a Government ban on gatherings of more than 100 people.
Teeth reveal some ancient lifestyle facts
Teeth reveal some ancient lifestyle facts
By studying 2500-year-old teeth, Dunedin researchers have helped shed new light on life and gender inequality in Bronze Age China.
Ordination at church ‘biggest privilege’
Ordination at church ‘biggest privilege’
Father Chris Christov has become the first priest to be ordained at St Michael the Archangel Antiochian Orthodox Church in South Dunedin.
Tracing contacts key to fighting Covid-19
Tracing contacts key to fighting Covid-19
Rapidly tracing the contacts of people with coronavirus is crucial to attacking a big weak spot in Covid-19, a university academic said.
Otago academics develop virus test tech
Otago academics develop virus test tech
Dunedin scientists have swiftly adapted overseas technology to help develop a powerful coronavirus test which this week detected the city’s first two confirmed Covid-19 cases.
Disruption to put pressure on mental health services
Disruption to put pressure on mental health services
Coronavrius-related disruption will also add to growing pressures on New Zealand’s mental health system, Corinda Taylor warns.
Chopper in rescue after boat capsizes
Chopper in rescue after boat capsizes
The Otago Regional Rescue helicopter and a fishing boat rescued people from a small boat which overturned at Taieri Mouth on Saturday.