Young drivers over-represented in crash data
2328 Southland and Otago people making claims for road-related injuries in 2025 may seem alarming.
John Lewis
Cowgirl wins full ride towards dream
Cowgirl wins full ride towards dream
Being one of New Zealand’s top rodeo riders, Sky Sanders has had some rough rides.
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Auction ‘protest against extinction’
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Auction ‘protest against extinction’
Bidding on an endangered species of penguin in a dimly lit auction room may seem slightly fishy.
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Dr Glam to play guitar again
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Dr Glam to play guitar again
Break out your spandex pants, your wild wig, flashy jewellery, anything else with glitter and sequins on, and cement on a loud layer of makeup — your chance to dress up as a ’70s glam rock alter...
Scholarship award timely for student
Scholarship award timely for student
The timing could not have been better for Alexander Lea.
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Police arrest pair after two injured in ‘grievous assault’
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Police arrest pair after two injured in ‘grievous assault’
Police swarmed a central Queenstown property following a "grievous assault" on Friday night, which left two men seriously injured.
Covid-19 effect latest topic of longitudinal Dunedin Study
Covid-19 effect latest topic of longitudinal Dunedin Study
The effects of Covid-19 on participants of the Dunedin Study are to be part of the latest phase of research in the detailed study of human health and development.
Rubber tree evokes hometown
Rubber tree evokes hometown
Who would have thought buying a rubber plant would bring so much joy?
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Songs replace shushes among shelves
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Songs replace shushes among shelves
Unlike some musicians, Olivia "Liv" Breese is pretty straitlaced — she doesn’t have a bad bone in her body.
Mums going without for children: study
Mums going without for children: study
Kiwi mums are going to great lengths to ensure their children are fed well - often at the expense of their own wellbeing - Otago University research shows.
Pair injured in serious Queenstown assault
Pair injured in serious Queenstown assault
Police have swarmed a central Queenstown property following a "grievous assault" last night, which has left two men seriously injured.
Pair injured in Queenstown serious assault
Pair injured in Queenstown serious assault
Police have swarmed a central Queenstown property following a "grievous assault" last night, which has left two men seriously injured.
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Celebrating Attenborough’s 100th
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Celebrating Attenborough’s 100th
Only a true fan still has ‘‘tired, worn-out old VHS tapes’’ featuring their hero.
Mothers going without to feed children: study
Mothers going without to feed children: study
Kiwi mums are going to great lengths to ensure their children are fed well - often at the expense of their own wellbeing - Otago University research shows.
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‘Really proud’ at bittersweet graduation
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‘Really proud’ at bittersweet graduation
‘‘After my partner’s accident, I thought nothing else can hurt me, so I’ve got nothing to lose by trying.’’
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Young drivers remain over-represented in crash data
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Young drivers remain over-represented in crash data
ACC says 2328 claims across Otago and Southland cost the taxpayer $55 million to help people recover - its highest point in six years.
Police track fleeing driver in Maniototo
Police track fleeing driver in Maniototo
The traditionally quiet roads of the Maniototo area erupted with high speeds and flashing lights on Thursday night when a driver fled from police.
Fleeing driver busted after parking at home address
Fleeing driver busted after parking at home address
The traditionally quiet roads of the Maniototo area erupted with high speeds and flashing lights last night when a driver fled from police.
‘Fantastic facility’
‘Fantastic facility’
Whether central government decides to abolish regional councils or not, the construction of a new Otago Regional Council headquarters still needed to happen, its chief executive says.
Ready for a ‘full ride’
Ready for a ‘full ride’
Being one of New Zealand’s top rodeo riders, Sky Sanders has had some rough rides.