It is up to society as a whole to say no to violence, as even grumpy emails and bullying in Parliament are part of the mindset which permits violence in our communities, Prof Mark Henaghan says.
There were three kinds of sliders - the uncertain, confident and downright scared.
Changes are needed in how local government elections are run in the future, including a serious look at online voting, Otago regional councillors say.
New Zealand faces a classic ''economy versus the environment'' dilemma, with a clear link between expanding dairy farming and increasing stress on water quality, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Jan Wright says.
A decision on funding a walking and cycling bridge over the Water of Leith has been deferred by Otago regional councillors who want to see the proposal fully investigated.
Taieri College band Tai-rific's lead singer, Mitch Duke (13, left), performs an original song, Strong, alongside one of the band's guitarists, Riana Haua (13), at BandQuest at the King's and Queen's Performing Arts Centre last night.
A Dunedin biosecurity inspector using newly acquired snake training discovered a python in a container which arrived at Port Otago.
East Taieri School pupils were thrilled to see a live eel up close recently.
With the mystery of Mosgiel's population now solved, it is time to update the suburb's welcome sign, Mosgiel-Taieri community board member Bill Feather says.
All Otago Regional councillors, except its chairman and longest-serving councillor, have committee responsibilities under its proposed new structure.
Henley residents could face higher regional council rates if they push for more protection against the effects of flooding.
Work on regulations to improve Otago's water quality has cost the Otago Regional Council $2.4 million so far.
A national organisation representing the many community conservation trusts around the country is needed, Conservation Minister Nick Smith says.
Preventative measures could have significantly reduced the death toll of New Zealand soldiers in World War 1, new research into the war's injury deaths suggests.
The potentially toxic algal bloom affecting Lake Waihola is getting worse and could be there for the summer.
A red carpet, limousines, sparkles and camera flashes - it had all the makings of an international movie premiere to the delight of Kaikorai Primary School pupils last night.
The impact of last summer's mass mortality of yellow-eyed penguins is starting to be felt, with a significant reduction in the number of adults nesting on Otago Peninsula beaches.
Otago Regional Council's youngest councillor has now become its youngest deputy chairman.
Otago Regional Council Molyneux representatives David Shepherd (left) and Stephen Woodhead after being sworn in yesterday.
A toxic algal bloom which can cause allergic reactions in some people has reappeared in Lake Waihola and Tomahawk Lagoon.
