Pair killed in fiery Dunedin crash named
Pair killed in fiery Dunedin crash named
Tributes are flowing on social media for a young man who was one of two killed in a Dunedin crash over the weekend.
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Major proud of Covid-19 track record
Major proud of Covid-19 track record
New Zealanders can feel "extremely proud" of how we have responded to the Covid-19 pandemic, Chief of Army Major-general John Boswell said yesterday.
Gallery conservator cleans early painting at clinic
Gallery conservator cleans early painting at clinic
An accomplished art work by a late Dunedin artist, which depicted Waterloo Bridge, London, attracted extra attention at a free art clinic yesterday.
Roaming creatives undaunted
Roaming creatives undaunted
The Belgian creative forces behind the Nomadic Art Gallery have had an exciting year, having already survived a pandemic and a few other tough moments.
Science festival works despite Covid-19 limitations
Science festival works despite Covid-19 limitations
The Covid-19 pandemic forced a major rethink of Dunedin’s upcoming New Zealand International Science Festival but both events also highlighted the importance of science.
Tramper flown to hospital
Tramper flown to hospital
A tramper with moderate injuries was flown from a hut near Lake Ohau to Dunedin Hospital by the Otago Regional Rescue Helicopter yesterday afternoon.
Inquiries continuing after toddler run over
Inquiries continuing after toddler run over
Police inquiries are continuing after a toddler was run over in a Mosgiel driveway yesterday.
Chopper sent to rescue tramper near Lake Ohau
Chopper sent to rescue tramper near Lake Ohau
An injured tramper is being airlifted to Dunedin Hospital from a hut near Ohau.
Finches feel free to add life in empty forest
Finches feel free to add life in empty forest
It was only when the Tropical Forest waterfall was switched off at the end of the day that their unexpected little cries could be heard.
Ketamine study among Otago projects funded
Ketamine study among Otago projects funded
Dunedin research to shed new light on how the sometimes controversial drug ketamine helps counter anxiety and depression is among many newly funded projects.
City less affected by tides
City less affected by tides
A pioneering study suggests that South Dunedin’s groundwater is less prone than feared to tidal movements and future sea- level rise.
What birds are in your garden?
What birds are in your garden?
People in Otago and Southland are being encouraged to take part in the latest annual nationwide Garden Bird Survey, which ends on July 5.
Dunedin geneticist looking to Africa
Dunedin geneticist looking to Africa
When the world starts to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, big agribusiness opportunities will open up for New Zealand, Dunedin geneticist Dr Bruno Santos believes.
Otago Museum will struggle without assistance: director
Otago Museum will struggle without assistance: director
The Otago Museum faces "severe financial challenges" and is not covered by some Government lockdown-related support for Te Papa and smaller museums.
Loan to help butterfly suppliers survive
Loan to help butterfly suppliers survive
The Otago Museum has stepped in to protect its tropical butterfly suppliers in the Philippines from the "financially devastating" effects of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Long-neglected toilet may gain heritage protection
Long-neglected toilet may gain heritage protection
After narrowly escaping demolition in the 1970s, a rare old Dunedin public toilet may soon gain national heritage protection.
Interactive Zealandia map reveals insights
Interactive Zealandia map reveals insights
Office of GNS Science scientists have played key roles in producing new maps of Zealandia, the world’s largely-submerged eighth continent.
Art of juggling celebrated
Art of juggling celebrated
Dunedin juggler and engineer Miguel Nitis enjoys a sunny moment at the Dunedin Botanic Garden, while taking part in a celebration of World Juggling Day.
Multiple charges for driver
Multiple charges for driver
A 30-year-old man is facing several charges, including dangerous driving, after police deployed spikes to halt a vehicle being driven at speed in Dunback.
Sea lion pups exposed to potentially ‘devastating’ harm
Sea lion pups exposed to potentially ‘devastating’ harm
Unknown thieves have exposed a group of sea lion pups to potentially "devastating" harm by stealing a fence protecting them at a pool in Hoopers Inlet on Otago Peninsula.