Teenagers play bridge for Otago
Teenagers play bridge for Otago
Thirteen more cards get dealt and as Sam Baily and Glenn Coutts fan them out, a steely gaze sets in their eyes and the game is on.
John Lewis
Student to develop music theory teaching site
Student to develop music theory teaching site
A University of Otago music student is a step closer to revolutionising music education after winning a $2000 AMP Regional Scholarship.
Fellowship for inspiring teacher
Fellowship for inspiring teacher
An educator said to have inspired teachers and principals throughout Otago in a career spanning 37 years has been awarded a prestigious fellowship for his "outstanding" contribution to education.
Two Otago schools on `roll of shame'
Two Otago schools on `roll of shame'
Two Otago schools were shocked to see their names on an Education Review Office "roll of shame" for charging parents more than they were legally obliged to pay.
Southern schools clear in audit
Southern schools clear in audit
Otago and Southland schools have come up squeaky clean in the Auditor-general's latest audit of unlawful expenditure in schools.
Exotic dance form unlike Bollywood
Exotic dance form unlike Bollywood
"Bharata-natyam dance is as far removed from Bollywood as Scottish Country dancing is from hip-hop."
Motorcade marks Mini's milestone
Motorcade marks Mini's milestone
A motorcade of more than 100 Minis will invade Dunedin today as part of the 50th anniversary of the "cute" car.
No fault in tender process
No fault in tender process
The Auditor-general's inquiry into the Ministry of Education's 2008 school transport tender has found no fault in the ministry's tender process, but many bus companies in the Otago region still have reservations about its robustness.
Commitment to hold id Dunedin Fashion Week
Commitment to hold id Dunedin Fashion Week
Dunedin will host another id Dunedin Fashion Week in March next year.
Pupils placed in photo competition
Pupils placed in photo competition
A creative eye has won two young southern photographers awards in the Perry Foundation New Zealand schools photographic competition.
Roadster thrills at vehicle auction
Roadster thrills at vehicle auction
The chance to buy a 1927 "lakes modified'' Model T Ford roadster does not come around very often.
Flourishing Farmers turns 100
Flourishing Farmers turns 100
If it were not for a Scottish family's search for a new life in Dunedin, one of New Zealand's oldest and best known department store chains might not be celebrating its 100th birthday this week.
Graffiti attack on school
Graffiti attack on school
Sara Cohen School, which is already struggling to find money to maintain and upgrade its buildings, has had a further financial blow this week after taggers left more than $1000 worth of damage.
Memories of life as a ranger's wife shared at birthday
Memories of life as a ranger's wife shared at birthday
Albatross eggs incubating in the coal range and albatross chicks and a crested penguin keeping warm in the hot-water cupboard were just some of the fond memories shared around the table at Betty Sharpe's 90th birthday celebrations at the Royal Albatross Centre yesterday.
Potential buyers schooling up on building's potential
Potential buyers schooling up on building's potential
If you are one of those highly intellectual people who just cannot get enough of school, then the former Ocean View Primary School may be for you.
Diverse dance marathon raises $2500 for groups
Diverse dance marathon raises $2500 for groups
It is one thing to dance the night away, but to dance half a day away is another.
Parents vote for school closure
Parents vote for school closure
Waldronville School may be closed by the Ministry of Education as early as December because of a continuing decline in the school's roll.
New courses to engage pupils
New courses to engage pupils
Three tertiary education providers in Otago and Southland will next year train up to 164 senior secondary school pupils who are at risk of becoming disengaged from education or training.
Sir Howard's last show
Sir Howard's last show
Within hours of Sir Howard Morrison (74) giving his final radio interview, the "Ed Hillary of entertainment" had died.
Small schools' viability in doubt
Small schools' viability in doubt
July roll-return figures have revealed the Otago region has 14 schools with 21 pupils or fewer, and questions are being asked in the education sector whether such small schools are economically viable.