Project connects pupils with insects
Project connects pupils with insects
Invertebrates are pretty polarising.
John Lewis
Peer support eases mind for asthmatic
Peer support eases mind for asthmatic
Dannielle Hawkins can breathe easy now that her fellow Taieri Beach School pupils have learnt the symptoms of asthma and how to help her in the event of an attack.
National story tour takes the long way round
National story tour takes the long way round
Young eyes and ears will have a rare opportunity to see and hear the people who create their favourite books next week, when the Storylines National Festival Story Tour passes through Otago.
Privately-owned weather radar possible
Privately-owned weather radar possible
Otago could have a new state-of-the-art weather radar installed within the next 12 months, if all goes to plan.
Schools hail $95m to fill teacher gap
Schools hail $95m to fill teacher gap
A $95 million Government funding package, aimed at training hundreds of new teachers, has raised hopes within the Otago education sector that the nationwide teacher shortage will be addressed.
Warmer spells forecast for winter
Warmer spells forecast for winter
Niwa climate scientists are predicting "several spells of unseasonable warmth" across the southern region over the next three months, but have warned frosts and cold snaps can still be expected.
Showers to open duck-shooting season
Showers to open duck-shooting season
Great for duck-shooting - unpleasant for duck-shooters.
Woman hit by tractor on Mosgiel crossing
Woman hit by tractor on Mosgiel crossing
A woman is lucky to be alive after being struck by a tractor on a pedestrian crossing in Mosgiel this morning.
Appeal for return of stolen medal
Appeal for return of stolen medal
A Dunedin woman is appealing for the return of a precious family war medal, stolen from her home some time in the past year.
Street lights off due to power switch
Street lights off due to power switch
A malfunctioning power switch left much of Dunedin without street lights for about an hour tonight.
Russian rower closes on Chile
Russian rower closes on Chile
Russian rower Fedor Konyukhov is so close to the Chilean coast that plans are now being made to send a flotilla out to escort him to Cape Horn.
Work and Income relocating to John Wickliffe House
Work and Income relocating to John Wickliffe House
The Work and Income office in central Dunedin is to be relocated to John Wickliffe House in the Exchange, the Ministry of Social Development has announced.
Major retail complex plan axed
Major retail complex plan axed
A major multimillion-dollar retail complex once planned for Green Island has been cancelled, and the land is now on the market.
Hope surgery will get Harry on his feet
Hope surgery will get Harry on his feet
Harry Finch's legs may be out of action, but that's not stopping him from using his arms to pack his bags for some life-changing surgery.
'Last Post' bugler ends 60-year stint
'Last Post' bugler ends 60-year stint
As the last note sounded on the Last Post and reveille at the Oturehua Anzac Service on Thursday morning, Russell Atkinson decided to call it a day and hang up his bugle for good.
Warning of possible flooding tomorrow
Warning of possible flooding tomorrow
MetService has updated its latest forecast and issued several warnings for heavy rainfall and severe gales which may cause slips, surface flooding and hazardous driving conditions in parts of Otago...
Anzac service moving for Swedish family
Anzac service moving for Swedish family
Looking at Anzac Day services from the other side of the fence has been a very moving experience for a Swedish couple now living in Dunedin.
Weather warnings likely
Weather warnings likely
MetService says it is highly likely warnings for severe gales and heavy rain will be issued for parts of Otago and Southland today, as a front approaches the South Island.
Gale, heavy rain warnings likely for South
Gale, heavy rain warnings likely for South
Severe gales and heavy rain warnings for Otago and Southland are likely as a front heads towards the South Island, Met Service says.
Person injured after hit by car in Dunedin
Person injured after hit by car in Dunedin
A person has been taken to Dunedin Hospital after they were struck by a vehicle on the corner of Moray Pl and Stuart St.