Actor regrets sharing Peters' address
The activist and actor who shared Winston Peters' street address online says she regrets the "oversight" but claims the NZ First leader is now using it as a "diversion tactic".
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Storytelling gets technical
Storytelling gets technical
A residency in Dunedin provided the breakthrough for writer and technical storyteller Karen Wrigglesworth, so she is hoping that another visit to write will prove to be equally successful.
Poo puns aplenty promised
Poo puns aplenty promised
A potty-mouthed comedian is on a mission to convince you of the importance of poo.
Science Expo showcases departments
Science Expo showcases departments
A robot dog, glow-in-the-dark rocks, banana DNA and oat milk ice cream gave members of the public the chance to be scientists for the weekend.
Tech sector grows
Tech sector grows
The country's technology sector has seen rapid growth over the past year, with revenue and exports up 9% on the year earlier.
Few children had adverse reaction to jab
Few children had adverse reaction to jab
Most children aged 5 to 11 did not experience a reaction after receiving the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, according to new figures from the Ministry of Health.
Night at the museum for science fest
Night at the museum for science fest
Hundreds of children at the Otago Museum last night may have looked like they were ready for bed, but there was plenty happening to prevent it.
Stars come out for Matariki
Stars come out for Matariki
Dancers performed at the Hahakaranga - Te Whanau o Matariki event at Toitu Otago Settlers Museum yesterday.
'Phenomenal week' of science
'Phenomenal week' of science
The latest New Zealand International Science Festival has proved highly popular but also met its brief to energise and "inspire" young people about everyday science, organisers say.
Science right at home in Dunedin
Science right at home in Dunedin
Who could forget the time-honoured, classical method of carrying out scientific discovery?
What's on Today - NZ International Science Festival
What's on Today - NZ International Science Festival
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 14 & 15
What's on Today - NZ International Science Festival
What's on Today - NZ International Science Festival
Friday, July 13
'Science in action' switches pupils on
'Science in action' switches pupils on
Robots, information technology displays, a water energy demonstration and a free lunch were among the many attractions for school pupils at a ''science in action day'' at the Otago Polytechnic.
Code Like a Girl supports female computing roles
Code Like a Girl supports female computing roles
Australian computer expert Ally Watson helps (from left, facing camera), Olivia Pointon and Brianna Paterson and Camille Genobe during a ''Coding Fundamentals'' workshop during the latest New Zealand International Science Festival.
Robot more than just fun and games
Robot about more than just fun and games
It sings, it dances, it keeps children entertained, but Nao 6 is no mere toy.
International festival celebrates science
International festival celebrates science
The Keogh family react to a large bubble at yesterday’s Dunedin kindergarten open day at the 11th two-yearly New Zealand International Science Festival in Dunedin.
You think you can walk all over me, don’t you!
You think you can walk all over me, don’t you!
Tristan Graham (11) gets up close with an Auckland tree weta at a bug workshop yesterday morning.
Event combines art, science
Event combines art, science
Art and science will meet in "Oku Moana (My Oceans)'', an exhibition and community event celebrating both Puaka Matariki and the New Zealand International Science Festival.
Frog specialist humbled by lifetime achievement award
Frog specialist humbled by lifetime achievement award
Respected frog specialist Prof Phil Bishop has won the top lifetime achievement award at the Otago Daily Times Regional Science Awards.
Atoms and Eves
Atoms and Eves
Bruce Munro talks to influential coder Ally Watson and aeronautics professor Karen Willcox about life in male-dominated worlds and how to create a better one.