Nathan turning scrap phones into iPad
Nathan turning scrap phones into iPad
While most young people have one, maybe two mobile phones at any one time, Nathan Harris had 13 yesterday - and he wanted to get another 154, at least.
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'Solurban citizens' learn to appreciate Earth
'Solurban citizens' learn to appreciate Earth
It was one 1800km step for a group of boys, one giant leap for boy-kind.
Leading artists pass on skills
Leading artists pass on skills
There was no time to be starstruck yesterday when 15 King's High School pupils got the chance to work with three of New Zealand's top musical, theatrical and photographic artists.
Cyber bullying expert in Dunedin
Australian researcher to give address
One of the world's leading experts on the effects of cyber bullying, sexting and pornography on young people will be in Dunedin tomorrow to share her knowledge with Dunedin educators, counsellors...
Otakou pupils add Chinese skills to curriculum
Otakou pupils add Chinese skills to curriculum
A Dunedin school was taken over by Chinese for the first time yesterday - but only for the day.
School run for fire truck
School run for fire truck
Tahuna Intermediate pupil Brandon Cleaver (12) and his two mates Jonathan (12) and Tremain Richmond (11), got a ride to school in a fire engine yesterday, after Brandon won a New...
City's powerpoles, lines 'a danger'
Linesmen suggest powerpoles and lines a danger
Electricity linesmen say it is only a matter of time before someone is killed by Dunedin’s decaying power network, after several poles and lines were downed by strong gales last week.
Small package big hit with young fan
Small package big hit with young fan
The BMW Isetta 300 has been affectionately described as a shopping basket on wheels.
Not too late, TPP opponents told
Not too late, TPP opponents told
Opponents of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement have been told it is not too late to stop the trade agreement among 12 Pacific Rim countries.
Disciplinary issues declining in Otago schools
Disciplinary issues declining in Otago
Arson, drugs, physical assaults, sexual misconduct and weapons on school grounds were among the issues appearing in Otago schools during 2015.
Trip 'tantamount to religious experience'
Trip 'tantamount to religious experience'
John Hayden says the great thing about being "an expert" on ancient Roman civilisation is it can make being a tourist in Italy a lot cheaper.
Protest against Pacific trade deal
Protest against Pacific trade deal
Opponents of the TPP trade deal have been urged to support initiatives to build a fairer and more sustainable society at a protest in Dunedin.
PyCon conference attracts programmers
PyCon conference attracts programmers
People playing with Python in the Dunedin Centre sounds like a recipe for disaster.
Second life in Samoa for Balmacewen school desks
Second life in Samoa for Balmacewen school desks
Over time, school desks and chairs traditionally gather bits of used chewing gum and messages of undying infatuation with fellow pupils.
Perfect scores amaze quizmaster
Perfect scores amaze quizmaster
What do Donald Trump, contaminated water and SpongeBob SquarePants have in common?
Quality will suffer, say principals
Quality will suffer, say principals
While 99.4% of New Zealand schools will receive a share of an extra $12.3 million (1%) to support pupils at risk of underachieving, Otago school principals say it is now inevitable parents will...
Wintry blast hits South
Wintry blast hits South
Snow is falling in parts of Otago as a wintry blast makes its way up the country.
Value of humanities topic of public debate
Value of humanities topic of public debate
The University of Otago humanities division pro-vice-chancellor may have been taking mental notes during last night's public debate about cuts to the university's humanities division.
Internet star off; back in 4-10 years
Internet star off; back in 4-10 years
It was a bit like a child leaving home.
Man spoken to over hitchhiker
Man spoken to over hitchhiker
Police have spoken to the man who allegedly made an ''unwanted advance'' towards a female hitchhiker he picked up in Central Otago on Monday.