All alpine passes blocked by snow
All alpine passes blocked by snow
Wild winter weather has caused chaos across parts of the South Island - with forecasters urging people to brace for more of the same over the next few days.
John Lewis
Stroke victims asked about care experience
Stroke victims asked about care experience
FOR the first time, stroke survivors from across the country have been asked about their experiences of the healthcare system, in a study which aims to improve their acute care in hospital and...
Niwa produces snowpack data tool for public
Niwa produces snowpack data tool for public
A TOOL giving near real-time snow data has now been made available to the public, in the hope it will give recreational users and tourists a better idea of the dangers in back-country areas.
Alpine passes still blocked by snow
Alpine passes still blocked by snow
Wild winter weather created chaos across parts of Otago and Southland during the weekend, and forecasters are urging southerners to brace themselves for more of the same over the next few days.
Painting of Port Chalmers view surfaces in England
Painting of Port Chalmers view surfaces in England
Brian McCormack’s brain fizzed with anticipation when his email pinged with a message from out of the blue.
Snow warnings for South Island
Snow warnings for South Island
Heavy snow watches are in place for parts of Canterbury, including the high country and Mount Cook village
Celebrating blind ambition
Celebrating blind ambition
Going into something blindly usually ends with uncomfortable, or even disastrous, consequences.
Snow warnings for parts of South
Snow warnings for parts of South
Snow has been falling in parts of the South and a major highway will close overnight as a forecast wintry blast moves through.
Cygnets swan in at an unusual time of year
Cygnets swan in at an unusual time of year
Fancy an overdose of cuteness?
Kelp rafts’ travels analysed
Kelp rafts’ travels analysed
Genomic analysis of bull kelp washed up over decades in the Antarctic, New Zealand and Australia is being used to see if kelp and its passengers could one day establish and grow in the Antarctic.
Lockdowns worsened mood disorders - study
Study finds lockdowns significantly worsened mood disorders
A Christchurch researcher has sparked a call for more public health awareness of the effects of Covid-19 on mental health - and for the issue to be taken more seriously.
Subdivision next to college starting to take shape
Subdivision next to college starting to take shape
Earthworks are under way and a road is being constructed to service a new 2.4884ha subdivision in Kaikorai Valley Rd.
Call after study finds lockdowns significantly worsened mood disorders
Call after study finds lockdowns significantly worsened mood disorders
A study involving hundreds of Kiwis has sparked a call for more public health awareness of the effects of Covid on mental health, and for the issue to be taken more seriously.
Former Dunedin man’s Lego skills help secure victory
Former Dunedin man’s Lego skills help secure victory
Far from being a bureaucrat, Roger Wilco is a colourful office worker who loves to give everything the seal of approval with his big rubber stamp.
Snow forecast for inland areas
Heavy snow forecast for inland areas
The first heavy snow of the season is set to fall across inland Canterbury later this week and, if conditions are right, coastal communities may get a dusting too.
Spiritual care more than religion
Spiritual care more than religion
A University of Otago researcher will begin a nationwide tour in Dunedin this week, seeking the public’s views on spirituality in healthcare.
Heavy snow forecast for inland, wet on West Coast
Heavy snow forecast for inland, wet on West Coast
The first heavy snow is on the way for much of inland Otago and Southland this weekend, and if conditions are right, Dunedin and other coastal Otago communities may get a dusting.
Cold snap this week
Cold snap this week
It may be the right time to bring a large load of firewood inside.
Records fall in second-equal warmest autumn
Records fall in second-equal warmest autumn
Temperature and rainfall records toppled around the South as New Zealand had its second-equal warmest autumn since records began.
New region added to avalanche forecasting
New region added to avalanche forecasting
Skiers and adventurers will soon be able to make better-informed decisions when heading out into the back country of Wanaka, Queenstown and Mt Aspiring National Park, following their addition to...