Polished young brass players proliferate
Polished young brass players proliferate
There seems to be a surprising amount of brass coming out of the woodwork in Otago and Southland at the moment.
John Lewis
Otago slips slightly, but still in top 200 universities
Otago slips slightly, but still in top 200 universities
Despite dropping eight places in the 2020 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, the University of Otago has retained its place in the world’s top 200 universities.
Mystery light was possibly a meteor, astronomer says
Mystery light was possibly a meteor, astronomer says
A bright ‘‘orange and green’’ light over the Otago Peninsula sent emergency services scrambling yesterday morning.
Mysterious light spurs Dunedin rescue callout
Mysterious light spurs Dunedin rescue callout
A bright "orange and green" shining light over the Otago Peninsula has sent emergency services scrambling.
Tourism funding focus on regional significance welcomed
Tourism funding focus on regional significance welcomed
Regional tourism organisations (RTOs) in Otago and Southland have praised the Government’s latest funding initiative, which they say throws a lifeline to the embattled sector.
Analyst returns to roots
Analyst returns to roots
Given Ben Abraham was the former head boy and proxime accessit of Logan Park High School, he never spent much time in the principal’s office.
Florist’s life not always a bed of roses
Florist’s life not always a bed of roses
When it comes to fashioning bouquets, Peter Johnstone has been known to use "all sorts of odd things" — even bicycle wheels — to give his flower arrangements that "wow" factor.
Crash delays buses in central city
Crash delays buses in central city
A car crash caused several bus services to be delayed in central Dunedin this morning.
NCEA, UE requirements tweaked — temporarily
NCEA, UE requirements tweaked — temporarily
Secondary school pupils and teachers have breathed a collective sigh of relief, following temporary changes to the NCEA and university entrance.
Demolition job progressing
Demolition job progressing
Demolition experts will be moving on to the next building in the way of the new Dunedin Hospital in the next few weeks.
Anxiety turns to joy over Covid response
Anxiety turns to joy over Covid response
When Jenny Beck called all of her staff into a meeting after the Covid-19 lockdown, the mood was anxious.
Temperatures to fall — snow expected
Temperatures to fall — snow expected
The first major cold snap of the winter is expected to hit much of the southern region tomorrow and Saturday, bringing snow down to 400m.
Rain and snow coming for South
Rain and snow coming for South
The first major cold snap of the winter is expected to hit much of the southern region at the end of the week, bringing rain and snow down to 400 metres.
Original telescope returns to city observatory
Original telescope returns to city observatory
To the untrained eye, it looks like a piece of well-used plumbing.
Speed bumps decision by council soon
Speed bumps decision by council soon
The Dunedin City Council is expected to receive data today which will help it decide whether the social distancing measures in George St are still necessary.
Lockdown casts long shadow
Lockdown casts long shadow
Two weeks after the reopening of schools, some pupils are showing signs of mild trauma from the lockdown.
Relatively balmy winter predicted
Relatively balmy winter predicted
Winter has officially arrived, and although it is no longer shorts and T-shirt weather, Niwa National Climate Centre scientists are predicting the next three months will be warmer than usual.
Crash in North East Valley
Crash in North East Valley
Emergency services crews helped a patient out of a car after it crashed into a parked car in North Dunedin this afternoon.
Motorcyclist injured in crash near Tarras
Motorcyclist injured in crash near Tarras
A motorcyclist has a suspected broken leg after falling from their bike on State Highway 8 near Tarras in Central Otago this morning.
Settlement affirming, teacher aide says
Settlement affirming, teacher aide says
For the first time in her 12-year career as a teacher aide, Kyla Bolton says she feels like a valued employee.