Enjoying good kai
Enjoying good kai
University of Otago students Maraea te Waitoatoa Golias (18, left) and Olivia Williams (18), both of Wellington, enjoy their hangi food at the University of Otago Maori Centre during O Week events...
John Gibb
KiwiSaver access welcome
Access to KiwiSaver welcome
Dunedin man Joshua Perry has welcomed a Government move to allow people affected by life-shortening congenital conditions to gain earlier access to their KiwiSaver funds.
$3m bequest will support southern students’ future
$3m bequest will support southern students’ future
A $3 million bequest from a distinguished neurologist will mean a brighter academic future for some Southland and Otago students, including former pupils of two Invercargill schools.
‘Good vibe’ as crowds of students seek bargains
‘Good vibe’ as crowds of students seek bargains
About 1000 University of Otago students have embraced sustainability and bargain hunting as they swarmed into an O Week sale featuring pre-loved furniture and clothing.
Concern staff being put at risk after crashes
Concern staff being put at risk after crashes
Port Chalmers Deputy Fire Chief Cory White is concerned some motorists are still putting roadside emergency staff at risk after crashes.
Toitu board seeks access to financial information
Toitu board seeks access to financial information
The Toitu Otago Settlers Museum board is keen to have further financial information about the museum provided again in future.
Retiring travel agent moored for now
Retiring travel agent moored for now
Huge disruption from the Covid-19 pandemic had contributed to Dunedin travel agent Murray Patterson’s decision to retire after 51 years in the business.
Columba College alumnae honoured
Columba College alumnae honoured
Former Columba College pupils playwright Jan Bolwell and actress and director Terry MacTavish have been recognised as distinguished alumnae at the college.
‘It’s tremendously exciting’: castle garden lauded
‘It’s tremendously exciting’: castle garden lauded
The Larnach Castle garden has gained a wider overseas profile by being featured in prestigious British magazine Country Life.
End of an era as store chattels sold
End of an era as store chattels sold
About 100 former store mannequins were snapped up at the weekend in a successful department store chattels auction which sold almost everything.
Family fun for all at Party in the Park
Family fun for all at Party in the Park
Several thousand people flocked to yesterday’s Party in the Park at the Mosgiel Memorial Gardens, enjoying the sun.
‘Pretty sad story being kicked out of harbour’
‘Pretty sad story being kicked out of harbour’
After more than 30 years based in Otago Harbour, mariner Mark Hammond is stunned his boat Maia must leave the Steamer Basin marina this month.
Scooter user on mend after spill
Scooter user on mend after spill
Northeast Valley, Dunedin, resident Rorie White is recovering at home after a shock crash between his beloved mobility scooter Ruby and a car this week.
Double duty for Kavanagh class of ’21
Double duty for Kavanagh class of ’21
Kavanagh College pupils could be forgiven for thinking they were seeing double, after a record four sets of twins arrived as part of the latest year 7 intake.
Athletes set to take on ‘Round the Bays’
Athletes set to take on ‘Round the Bays’
Whatever happens in a big fun/run walk in Wellington this weekend, two participating Dunedin athletes with disabilities have already achieved a great deal.
History in auction of H&J store chattels
History in auction of H&J store chattels
An array of former Dunedin department store mannequins is sparking interest and stirring memories before a big auction of store chattels.
‘Really amazing’ award for Rainbow Rosalind
‘Really amazing’ award for Rainbow Rosalind
Rainbow Rosalind the Fairy, also known as Dunedin children’s singer/songwriter and entertainer Rosalind Manowitz, has received an international award.
NZ urged to better monitor wastewater
NZ urged to better monitor wastewater
New Zealand should fight complacency and inject more resources into monitoring wastewater to detect the Covid-19 virus throughout the country, a Dunedin academic says.
Children exposed to science
Children exposed to science
About 60 youngsters learned more about extracting banana DNA and many other fun topics at an Otago Museum science fair with an unusual twist at the weekend.
Home improvements options attract many
Home improvements options attract many
A recent upsurge in enthusiasm for home improvements and redecorating was reflected at the latest Otago House and Home Show, which ended yesterday.