Harry rises to steep challenge
Harry rises to steep challenge
Harry Willis had a steely look of determination as he successfully made it up Baldwin St on a pogo stick this morning to raise money for a cause close to his heart.
John Lewis
Parents urged to push road safety message
Parents urged to push road safety message
Parents are being asked to make sure their children are up to speed with road safety knowledge before they head back to school next week.
MPI to reconsider South's kingfish quota
MPI to reconsider South's kingfish quota
The increasing number of kingfish being caught off the Otago coastline has prompted the Ministry for Primary Industries to consider expanding the kingfish quota.
Eyecatcher hard work on a spin
Eyecatcher hard work on a spin
Andrew Roxburgh loves his 1910 Triumph even though it's today considered somewhat "dicey" and "uncomfortable" to ride.
Life in the old genes still
There is life in the old genes still
University of Otago researchers have shed new light on the tantalising paradox of why the females of some species mate with older males, although male fertility should decline with age.
Coroner calls for changes after death
Coroner calls for changes after death
The Southern District Health Board and agencies involved in patient transportation have come under the coroner's spotlight following the death of a patient from a serious brain injury in 2015.
Upset no-one liable for 'shocking' death
Upset no-one liable for 'shocking' death
Glenys Bates says she has lost faith in doctors and hospitals following the death of her 45-year-old son three years ago, and is upset the coroner did not find anyone accountable.
South burns: 32 callouts in a day
South burns: 32 callouts in a day
Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were under the pump in Otago and Southland yesterday, attending more than 30 callouts in 22 hours.
SDHB criticised over death of Wanaka man
SDHB criticised over death of Wanaka man
A coroner says the death of a Wanaka man raises serious issues over the availability of medical facilities at Dunstan Hospital, and wants better guidelines district-wide for managing head injury cases.
Kingfish in harbour climate 'sentinels'
Kingfish in harbour climate 'sentinels'
A decade ago, catching kingfish in Otago Harbour was rare.
NZTA seeks feedback on highway
NZTA seeks feedback on highway
Work on road safety improvements on State Highway 1, between Mosgiel and Balclutha, is to begin late next year.
Thunderstorm warning for Otago
Thunderstorm warning for Otago
The MetService issued a warning for thunderstorms in parts of Otago this afternoon.
Harry sets himself steep challenge
Harry sets himself steep challenge
Having a face-to-face conversation with Harry Willis is likely to give you a neck injury at the moment.
Lecturer sees implications for NZ’s future social policy
Lecturer sees implications for NZ’s future social policy
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s pregnancy is likely to have an impact on social policy in New Zealand, a University of Otago politics lecturer says.
A fascinating fasciation found
A fascinating fasciation found
No people or pets have disappeared in the Cargill's Castle area lately, but given the large and mysterious Triffid-like plant growing nearby, no-one would be surprised if they had.
Excited about university after NCEA results
Excited about university after NCEA results
NCEA pupils have been known to dive off the wharf into the freezing harbour basin or go on a bike ride around the South Island to celebrate their results at this time of year.
Stage Challenge canned as costs top expected income
Stage Challenge canned as costs top expected income
The curtain has fallen on the popular Stage Challenge and J Rock school competitions, leaving many Otago schools shocked and disappointed.
Request to farmers as rivers dwindle
Request to farmers as rivers dwindle
Farmers across Otago are being asked to conserve water, with some rivers across the region dropping to their lowest levels on record.
Hotter than ever as heat peaks
Hotter than ever as heat peaks
You know it's getting hot in Otago when your jandals stick to the tarseal.
Record heat at Dunedin Airport
Record heat at Dunedin Airport
Dunedin Airport has this afternoon recorded its highest ever temperature as the South swelters again today.