John Lewis

Native mistletoe’s bad rap as parasite plant put to rest

University of Otago botany associate professor Janice Lord looks at some native mistletoe growing...

Native mistletoe’s bad rap as parasite plant put to rest

Mistletoe has long been seen as one of two things - something to stand under at Christmas-time for a kiss, or a parasitic plant that grows on other trees.

Warmer temperatures deliver early taste of spring

Mother Nature seems to have turned the thermostat from winter to spring a little early this year.

Ski and spa vision for awards finalist

Otago Polytechnic architecture master’s student Omea Hall is one of 10 Otago Polytechnic...

Ski and spa vision for awards finalist

For some, the sight of a warm and soothing spa facility nestled neatly near the peak of a jagged and frigid mountain, might be a little out of place.

Space study may help eyecare

Talk about going above and beyond for your job.

The building blocks for a new civilisation

Tūhura Otago Museum staff (from left) Samantha Edwards-Ingle, Charlie Buchan and Ruth Platt...

The building blocks for a new civilisation

Dunedin is set to play host to a futuristic, post-human world set in 2530, where intricate civilisations have been built from the remnants of human artefacts and the planet has been taken over by none other than . . . Lego mini figures.

Wild chase across Otago livestreamed

The driver passes a van on yellow lines during a high-speed pursuit from Oamaru to Waihola....

Wild chase across Otago livestreamed

Police are amazed no-one was hurt or killed after a man led officers on a 230km high-speed pursuit across Otago, with a woman and young child on board, all while drinking and livestreaming the action to social media.

Eyes to the sky for ‘rare sight’ of Dreamliner in South

An Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will make a rare appearance in the skies above...

Eyes to the sky for ‘rare sight’ of Dreamliner in South

For southern plane spotters, all eyes will be on the sky tomorrow afternoon, waiting to catch a "rare sight" of an Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in our own backyard.

‘Multiple’ officers used to restrain man; no charges laid

Police reviewed more than 6000 records. Photo: RNZ

‘Multiple’ officers used to restrain man; no charges laid

"Multiple" police officers were required to restrain and arrest a 26-year-old man who ran amok at Woolworths Dunedin Central supermarket on Wednesday night.

Campaign begins to crown hoiho Bird of the Year

A campaign to make the hoiho/yellow-eyed penguin this year’s New Zealand Bird of the Year is...

Campaign begins to crown hoiho Bird of the Year

The battle of the birds has begun.

Woman charged with trespass

A woman trespassed from a Dunedin funeral home has been arrested and charged after returning to the premises and allegedly picking flowers from floral displays while abusing staff.

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War tales of a great grandfather

Otago Boys’ High School student Cameron Brown, 17 (left), has documented the World War 1 service...

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Great-grandfather’s WW1 story ‘immortalised’

Being shot in the head and living to tell the tale was "a blessing and a curse" for Otago Infantry Regiment D Company member Frederick Lyders.

Blooming cheek: 'Flowers picked' from funeral floral displays

The woman had been trespassed from Hope and Sons the day before her arrest. Photo: Google Maps

Blooming cheek: 'Flowers picked' from funeral floral displays

A woman trespassed from a Dunedin funeral home returned to allegedly pick flowers from floral displays while abusing staff.

Man who ran amok at Countdown having 'bad day'

Man who ran amok at Countdown having 'bad day'

Multiple police officers were required to restrain and arrest a 26-year-old man who ran amok at a central Dunedin supermarket.

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View Te Pūkenga overhaul poses risk to Otago Polytech

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View Te Pūkenga overhaul poses risk to Otago Polytech

The government’s rollout of proposed options for overhauling the Te Pūkenga mega polytechnic framework will mean "the likely loss of roles and loss of control of the direction of Otago Polytechnic".

Strike prompts 111 message from St John

St John is urging southern residents to save 111 calls for "life-threatening emergencies" tonight as strike action continues across the country.

Four escape Dunedin house fire

Firefighters at the scene of the house fire in Waimea Ave. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Four escape Dunedin house fire

Four people made it outside safely as crews tackled a major house fire in Corstorphine this afternoon.

Bandquest chances ‘all just clicked’

The Eight Balls band members (from left) bassist Daniel Cameron, 12, lead singer Alex Smith, 13,...

Bandquest chances ‘all just clicked’

If The Eight Balls shook a magic eight-ball and asked: "Are we going to win the Otago Rockshop Bandquest?", it probably would have said: "It is decidedly so".

Cheerleaders ‘ecstatic’ to win

The Dynasty University of Otago competitive cheerleading team complete one of the manoeuvres that...

Cheerleaders ‘ecstatic’ to win

Traditionally, cheerleaders are there to rally sports fans and celebrate when their team wins.

Weather ‘yo-yo’ brings low snow in frigid flow

The bus didn't run but the children did. Despite having Heriot school teacher Jo Stanway in the...

Weather ‘yo-yo’ brings low snow in frigid flow

It was fleeting, but it was fun to watch. Dunedin got its first snowfall at sea level for the winter season yesterday. Most road snowfall warnings for the South have now lifted, but motorists are warned to watch out for black ice.

Snow falling in Otago as warnings upgraded

Snow has settled on roads around Moa Flat in Central Otago. Photo: CODC

Snow falling in Otago as warnings upgraded

Snow has begun falling in Dunedin city as a polar blast settles in across much of the lower South Island.

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