New Zealand Police say protocol was responsible for the delay in notifying a Dunedin mother of the death of her Dunedin-born son in a Thai apartment complex.
A fundraising project established in Queenstown has netted more than two tonnes of obsolete cash to help young New Zealanders develop new skills.
New Government legislation allowing schools to search pupils' bags and seize property has been met with mixed reactions from Otago principals.
Pressure on the Ministry of Education to operate in a ''constrained fiscal environment'' appears to have abated in the past year.
A Dunedin property with harbour views is up for tender for the first time in more than 30 years.
There will be fewer valid excuses for being late to class for Kavanagh College technology pupils from this week, after they constructed their own clocks shaped like cartoon characters.
Wondering why teenagers can be so rude and moody might soon be a puzzle from the past.
The resignation of another high-level Ministry of Education official has been labelled ''appalling'' by the Otago Primary Principals' Association.
Otago principals say little can be taken from National Standards data released yesterday, despite Education Minister Hekia Parata saying it showed an increase in the achievement of years 1-8 pupils.
Three melodious choirboys have thrashed their way to success in their alternative pop band Puzzle Puppets, winning the Otago Regional Smokefreerockquest.
Two leading exponents of Alzheimer's research have criticised the New Zealand and Australian Governments for being slow to prepare for the global dementia ''epidemic''.
It seems the hardest thing about riding a bike is being caught by its owner and being held on the pavement until police arrive.
A Port Chalmers-based after-school education programme, which has served the west harbour community for more than 20 years, may close within the next 12 months following government funding cuts.
Dunedin City Council contractors unblocked the Hoopers Inlet mouth yesterday, much to the delight of residents.
While the Ministry of Education has admitted it got it wrong on many aspects of the Novopay debacle and apologised for the hurt caused, many Otago principals say the real impact may never be known.
What does a Fonterra milk carton have in common with a Thai roofing tile?
Libraries are traditionally a quiet place to read and reflect.
For nearly half a century, Ken Dowdall's face has been one of the first customers see when they visit the Otago Daily Times.
With names like Big Easy, Bull, Flight Time, Moose, Scooter and Stretch, there can be no doubting who was ''in da house'' (at the Edgar Centre) last night.
Max Cameron expects he is in for a bit of a shock when he goes to Japan later this year.