John Lewis

Heartfelt thanks in letter from KVC pupil

Kaikorai Valley College pupil Mallak Momani.

Heartfelt thanks in letter from KVC pupil

A week after the Christchurch terror attack, a 14-year-old Muslim pupil at Kaikorai Valley College has written an open letter to her fellow pupils, thanking them for their love and support.

Wild start to week for South

Take an umbrella this Otago anniversary day, as heavy rain and severe gales are set to hit parts of the South.

Principal farewelled at school

The Kavanagh College gymnasium was packed for a special Mass dedicated to principal Tracy O'Brien...

Principal farewelled at school

"A totara has fallen in the forest of Tane."

Otago gun users react to assault rifle ban

The National Shooting Sports Foundation, which represents gun manufacturers, estimates there are...

Otago gun users react to assault rifle ban

A ban on military-style semi-automatics (MSSA) and assault rifles in New Zealand has been met with mixed responses from gun users in Otago.

Lockdown of school review after attacks

Police imposed a city-wide lockdown in Christchurch last Friday. Photo: AP

Lockdown of school review after attacks

A Ministry of Education review of school lockdowns is being welcomed by Otago principals.

Review of school lockdowns in wake of attack

The Ministry of Education is to review the process of school lockdowns in the wake of the Christchurch terror attack.

Memorial for Kavanagh College principal

A memorial Mass will be held at Kavanagh College today for principal Tracy O'Brien, who died suddenly this week.

Handiflight round-the-world event held for disabled pilots

Handiflight pilots Alex Krol (left) and Eric Dabas in front of the German-built CTLS light sport...

Handiflight round-the-world event held for disabled pilots

When Alex Krol lost the use of his legs in a car accident in 2005, he thought his life was over.

Principal's death felt across sector

Tracy O'Brien was principal for nine years. Photo: ODT files

Principal's death felt across sector

The sudden death of Kavanagh College principal Tracy O'Brien has left the New Zealand education sector reeling.

Shock at Kavanagh College principal's death

Dunedin's Kavanagh College staff, pupils and friends are in shock at the death of principal Tracy O'Brien last night.

Nails on roof mistaken for shots, battery for bomb

Moray Pl office workers return to their stations after police gave the all-clear after a Wormald...

Nails on roof mistaken for shots, battery for bomb

The sound of a man hammering nails on a roof spurred a Dunedin resident to report multiple gunshots to police this morning, as the city remains on edge.

Dunedin pupils fearful about going to school

The Patterson sisters of Stratham St, in Brockville, (from left) Zoe (9), Erin (6) and Ada (11),...

Dunedin pupils fearful about going to school

The grip of terror on Muslim pupils in Dunedin is so strong that the majority did not turn up for school yesterday.

'We are praying and hoping he will come back'

'We are praying and hoping he will come back'

Staff and parents at the Dunedin An-Nur Early Childhood Education and Care Centre are praying its owner will survive after being shot in the Christchurch terror attack.

Building evacuated after battery mistaken for bomb

A large battery left in a corridor of Dunedin's Ministry of Education building in Moray Pl, was mistaken for a bomb by a well-meaning staff member, sparking a police response this afternoon.

Father critically injured, son killed in attack

The Dunedin early childhood centre owner who was critically injured in the Christchurch terror attack which left his son dead is still fighting for his life in Christchurch Hospital.

Call for school first aid lessons

If someone collapsed in the street, would anyone in your family have the CPR or first aid skills to save them?

Teachers' course on specific learning disability

A group of Dunedin teachers will become pupils again for two days next week when they attend a Speld NZ introductory course on children with specific learning disabilities.

Growth spurs plan to add classrooms

Rudolf Steiner School and Kindergarten proprietors trust executive officer and fundraising...

Growth spurs plan to add classrooms

A burgeoning roll at the Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School has prompted its board of proprietors to begin a fundraising campaign to add several new classrooms.

Weather turns during rower's record run

Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov is about three-quarters of the way through his rowing journey...

Weather turns during rower's record run

Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov is about to set another record this week, in his round-the-world rowing bid.

Concern at increase in St Kilda rescues

A tsunami of water rescues at St Kilda Beach over the past two years is worrying Surf Life Saving New Zealand.

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