Making holidays while the sun is strongest
Making holidays while the sun is strongest
If you could change the weather on your summer holiday, would you?
John Lewis
Teachers fret over Novopay tax turmoil
Teachers fret over Novopay tax turmoil
Dunedin teachers are facing a confusing end to the financial year because of pay errors caused by Novopay.
Whisky secrets revealed at science festival
Whisky secrets revealed at science festival
To some, a good whisky can taste like honey and spice with a hint of smoky peat.
Today is a great celebration: Key
Today is a great celebration: Key
Prime Minister John Key has held Dunedin's Speight's Brewery up as a shining example of the country's return to economic prosperity.
More beach rescues made
More beach rescues made
While ''horrible'' summer weather has kept many from going to Otago beaches this summer, it has not lowered the number of people needing to be rescued by surf lifesaving crews.
Plastic milk containers recombined into recycling bins
Plastic milk containers recombined into recycling bins
The humble plastic milk bottle is taking on a new life and purpose at Abbotsford School.
Kapa haka group sets sights higher this time
Kapa haka group sets sights higher this time
Pupils in the King's and Queen's High School kapa haka group are hoping there is some weight in the old adage, ''better luck next time''.
Big week at the stadium
Big week at the stadium
Seven major events in seven days at the Forsyth Barr Stadium during the past week have injected hundreds of thousands of dollars into the local economy and set the city ''fizzing'' with activity.
Completing first EP 'humbling' for musician
Completing first EP 'humbling' for musician
For many musicians, completing their first EP is a challenging but rewarding experience.
Seismic vulnerability church study queried
Seismic vulnerability church study queried
A Dunedin structural engineer and church leader has questioned why international seismologists and engineers are analysing up to 29 Dunedin churches to gauge their seismic fitness in the event of an earthquake.
School to display bell 10 years on
School to display bell 10 years on
It has taken more than a decade, but the 100-year-old bronze bell which used to call pupils to class at King Edward Technical College is finally being put on display at Logan Park High School.
Death of a glam rock star
Death of a glam rock star
When Ian Chapman kills off his alter-ego Dr Glam later this month, he runs the risk of being considered a murderer by many of his glam rock fans.
Handover facilitates funding
Handover facilitates funding
Maximising funding opportunities is behind a decision to change the ownership of the Mayfair Theatre in South Dunedin.
Stars align in bid for music stardom
Stars align in bid for music stardom
Abby Wolfe is marvelling at how the stars have aligned for her after being selected to represent New Zealand at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Hollywood.
'Garden ornament' in honour of grandfather
'Garden ornament' in honour of grandfather
When Athol Murray spotted an old Douglas DC-3 for sale on the internet, the chances of it being one of the planes his grandfather flew during World War 2 were too great to ignore.
Playground rules relaxed in school trial
Playground rules relaxed in school trial
Remember the days when you could climb trees and play proper rugby with tackling? Well, for East Taieri School pupils, those days are back.
240 junior triathletes expected
240 junior triathletes expected
Mosgiel Memorial Park will be a hive of activity this Friday when about 240 children compete in the Plains Junior TRYathlon.
Red tape strangles
Red tape strangles
Cutting red tape for school administrators could help pupils achieve better results, an education specialist says.
Churches in quake project
Churches in quake project
Up to 29 Dunedin churches will be analysed by international seismologists and engineers as part of a nationwide research project aimed at gauging their seismic fitness in the event of an earthquake.
Piping-hot performances
Piping-hot performances
It was piping hot in the Octagon yesterday for the Otago Southland Provincial Pipe Band Contest, with blue sky and sunshine as far as the eye could see.