Saliva tests seen as helpful
Saliva tests seen as helpful
Anxiety about pandemic risks could be reduced by adding pre-departure saliva testing for Covid-19 for incoming Australian green zone passengers, a researcher says.
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Man facing driving charges
Man facing driving charges
A 23-year-old man is facing driving charges after an off-duty police officer saw a car being driven erratically in South Dunedin.
Running friends key in Sutton’s longest challenge
Running friends key in Sutton’s longest challenge
Glenn Sutton will get by with help from his friends when he tackles his longest ultra-marathon running challenge — 580km non-stop from Milford Sound to Mt Cook.
Emotions run high as families reunite
Emotions run high as families reunite
Members of two Dunedin families, long separated by Covid-19 travel restrictions, had emotional reunions yesterday, after the start of two-way quarantine-free travel with Australia.
Cars collide on SH1 south of Dunedin
Cars collide on SH1 south of Dunedin
No-one was seriously hurt when two cars collided on State Highway 1, about half way between Milton and Waihola about 6.20pm, police said.
Larger-than-life exhibition on evolution
Larger-than-life exhibition on evolution
Otago Museum has joined forces with Dunedin artist Bruce Mahalski to create a new, free exhibition on human evolution.
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car
A pedestrian seriously injured in an apparent hit and run incident at Mosgiel was later taken to Dunedin Hospital by ambulance.
House saved from hedge fire near Mataura
House saved from hedge fire near Mataura
Volunteer firefighters backed by four fire appliances and a support vehicle have extinguished a 30m-long fire burning in a hedge near a rural Southland house.
Camper van rolls near Mossburn
Camper van rolls near Mossburn
One person has been taken to Southland Hospital by ambulance after a camper van rolled on State Highway 94, west of Mossburn, this afternoon.
Slideshow: 'Good vibe' at annual Hyde St party
Slideshow: 'Good vibe' at annual Hyde St party
Dunedin police say they are pleased with the behaviour of most attending attended the Hyde Street party, with no one arrested, however still concerned about the number of young people drinking to...
Two-car crash on Portsmouth Drive
Two-car crash on Portsmouth Drive
A two-car crash at the intersection of Portsmouth Drive and Teviot St in Dunedin blocked traffic and led to some delays earlier today.
Virus fought in very long trip to new job
Virus fought in very long trip to new job
The University of Otago’s new university librarian was stuck in Britain for a year before he could take up the job, and also fell ill with Covid-19 in managed isolation.
Outdoor spaces found to benefit ex-refugees’ wellbeing
Outdoor spaces found to benefit ex-refugees’ wellbeing
Dunedin's beaches and parks are beneficial for former refugees’ health and wellbeing but barriers to access need to be overcome, a new study has found.
Pupils visit to mark Larnach Castle sesquicentenary
Pupils visit to mark Larnach Castle sesquicentenary
Macandrew Bay School pupils (from left) Abbie Wood, Benny Bond and Rose Stephenson (all 6) visit Larnach Castle yesterday as part of events to mark 150 years since building work began on the castle.
Exhibit shows Covid damage
Exhibit shows Covid damage
A new interactive exhibit at the Otago Museum shows the long-term damage Covid-19 can inflict on the human body, and aims to encourage people to take the anti-Covid vaccine.
Herons may be enjoying reflected glory
Herons may be enjoying reflected glory
Two white-faced herons seemed quite at ease walking over a car parked beside the Careys Bay wharf at the weekend.
Photography project breaks new grounds
Photography project breaks new grounds
Have some coffee and see what develops.
Strong support for monarchy expressed
Strong support for monarchy expressed
Dunedin's response to Prince Philip’s death shows a continuing strong connection with the Royal Family, but times have also changed.
Maori centre role a homecoming
Maori centre role a homecoming
Former Otakou Marae manager Michelle Taiaroa-McDonald is excited to take on a new management role.
Reports of explosion prompt callout in Oamaru
Reports of explosion prompt callout in Oamaru
Firefighters initially thought they might have to tackle a house fire near the Oamaru Public Gardens this afternoon but, on arrival, found the reality was much less dramatic.