The South Today bulletin: Thursday, April 22
The South Today bulletin: Thursday, April 22
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Suspicious blaze at school in South Dunedin
Suspicious blaze at school in South Dunedin
Firefighters were called to South Dunedin's Bathgate Park School to put out a suspicious blaze in the school grounds this afternoon.
Rugby Chat: Previewing Southern v Alhambra-Union
Rugby Chat: Previewing Southern v Alhambra-Union
This week on Rugby Chat, Paul Dwyer chats to John Tapueluelu from Alhambra-Union and Jermayne Maika from Southern ahead of this week's game.
The South Today bulletin: Wednesday, April 21
The South Today bulletin: Wednesday, April 21
The South Today bulletin: Wednesday, April 21
Verrall in city on first visit as acting conservation minister
Verrall in city on first visit as acting conservation minister
On her first visit to Dunedin in her role as acting conservation minister Ayesha Verrall visited the Wildlife Hospital and the School of Veterinary Nursing yesterday.
Pitches made for votes in by-election
Pitches made for votes in by-election
The candidates for the vacant seat on the Queenstown Lakes District Council burnished their contrasting qualifications for the job before an audience of local Grey Power members yesterday.
The South Today bulletin: Tuesday, April 20
The South Today bulletin: Tuesday, April 20
The South Today bulletin: Tuesday, April 20
Waitati house destroyed in blaze
Waitati house destroyed in blaze
A house in Waitati has been completely destroyed by fire this morning.
The South Today bulletin: Monday, April 19
The South Today bulletin: Monday, April 19
The South Today bulletin: Monday, April 19
Bangers journey from Auckland in name of charity
Bangers journey from Auckland in name of charity
The air conditioning on some may not work, while others are almost as good as new — whatever their condition the vehicles have successfully travelled 2400km in the name of charity.
Mayor’s rally ride ‘far more fun’ than expected
Mayor’s rally ride ‘far more fun’ than expected
Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins will no doubt be feeling a little more comfortable sitting in his reclining, swivelling office chair this morning.
Wristband fakers fail to Hyde from eagle-eyed cops
Wristband fakers fail to Hyde from eagle-eyed cops
A bevvy of people were booted out of Dunedin's Hyde St party for using fake wristbands.
Safety checks ensure cars comply at Otago Rally
Safety checks ensure cars comply at Otago Rally
A reliable engine, a heavy accelerator pedal, some brakes, good seat harnesses, a roll-cage and some window wipers are important in a rally car.
Distillery provides window on craft
Distillery provides window on craft
A Dunedin distillery, established during last year’s Covid-19 lockdown, is receiving international plaudits as it marks its first anniversary.
Anzac service solemnity restored
Anzac service solemnity restored
Even on the most sombre of occasions, kids will be kids.
Poppy Day collection back
Poppy Day collection back after forced year off
After being cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 lockdown, the Poppy Day street collection returned yesterday in Dunedin to raise money for current and former servicemen and servicewomen.
Out and about for learning
Out and about for learning
Environmentally minded schoolchildren from around Southland gathered together on Thursday for a day of fun and learning.
The South Today bulletin: Friday, April 16
The South Today bulletin: Friday, April 16
The South Today bulletin: Friday, April 16
Where the place? Upon the stage
Where the place? Upon the stage
Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand Otago regional representative Debbie Vercoe said about 100 pupils from seven Otago secondary schools took part in the University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival.
Three cars crash in Invercargill CBD
Three cars crash in Invercargill CBD
Emergency services have been called to a multiple-car crash in Invercargill this afternoon.