Rain forecast for North Otago, warning lifted
Rain forecast for North Otago, warning lifted
Waterproof clothes should be the first items picked from the rack in your wardrobe today if you live in North Otago.
John Lewis
Whopper Wanda tips scales to set NZ record
Whopper Wanda tips scales to set NZ record
Wanda used to be a bubbly, happy-go-lucky little goldfish — about the size of a pineapple lump — living in the comfortable surroundings of her plush fish bowl.
Hit and run in South Dunedin
Hit and run in South Dunedin
A pedestrian was seriously injured in an alleged hit and run in South Dunedin tonight.
Dunedin artist’s Maori heritage brought out in exhibition
Dunedin artist’s Maori heritage brought out in exhibition
Despite being brought up in a Western culture, Dunedin artist Phyllis Smith has always been aware of her Maori ancestry and her whanau’s land at Te Awa Koiea.
Warmer, drier weather likely
Warmer, drier weather likely
Developing La Nina-like patterns may contribute to warmer and drier-than-usual weather in Otago and Southland over the coming months, particularly around the hydro lakes.
Princess bride on a pauper’s budget
Princess bride on a pauper’s budget
Budding bridezillas have an opportunity to keep their budgets and stress levels in check, after a high-end bridal store gave about 50 brand new wedding gowns to a Dunedin charity shop.
Sister’s shaved head signifies sibling support
Sister’s shaved head signifies sibling support
When Freddie Dick woke one morning with really sore legs and a runny nose, his doctor told him he probably just had a virus.
Living wage, back pay for bus drivers
Living wage, back pay for bus drivers
Following one of the longest journeys ever taken by any passenger transport driver, Go Bus drivers will finally receive their long-awaited living wage.
E-voting may help participation, survey finds
E-voting may help participation, survey finds
As local government elections draw closer, a University of Otago study has found e-voting could have a positive effect on increasing voter turnout among young people.
Pound goes for a pretty penny
Pound goes for a pretty penny
To the uninitiated, an 1891 Dunedin Colonial Bank £1 note has the same value as, well, a £1 note.
OUSA’s top dog up for national recognition
OUSA’s top dog up for national recognition
Licking and sniffing your work colleagues and clients is generally not acceptable behaviour in a busy office.
Study finds why you don't feel like exercising when pregnant
Study finds why you don't feel like exercising when pregnant
Pregnant women have cravings for many things, but exercise is not one of them.
Forsyth Barr House transformation inspired by surroundings
Forsyth Barr House transformation inspired by surroundings
Neil Paviour-Smith was sceptical about turning a “grey concrete block’’ into a modern building that is sympathetic to its historic surroundings.
Shocking moment caught on camera as wild weather hits
Shocking moment caught on camera as wild weather hits
As wild weather lashes the South Island today, nature has displayed her power with a terrifying display atop a popular skifield.
First step in major station renovations
First step in major station renovations
Traditionally, being behind bars means a history of misdeeds.
Bus a mobile vaccination station
Bus a mobile vaccination station
Having trouble getting on the Covid vaccination bandwagon?
Wind, rain and snow warnings for South
Wind, rain and snow warnings for South
Heavy rain and snow in the west, and hot severe gales in the east - tomorrow will be like chalk and cheese in the southern regions. The Milford Road (SH94) is closed.
Columba College holding to adage the show will go on
Columba College holding to adage the show will go on
Despite the difficulties Covid Alert Level 2 poses for holding a school musical production, Columba College is going ahead with its production of High School Musical this year.
Anatomy lecturer wins supreme award
Anatomy lecturer wins supreme award
A little bit of laughter inside an environment of mutual empathy, respect and kindness are the secret ingredients of a successful lecture.
School cancels 150th jubilee
School cancels 150th jubilee
Given the unpredictability of Covid, organisers of Otago Girls’ High School’s 150th jubilee celebrations are not counting on being third time lucky.