The South Today bulletin: Friday, September 18
The South Today bulletin: Friday, September 18
News
Watch: National promises 'massive' tax cuts
Watch: National promises 'massive' tax cuts
National is promising a temporary "massive" tax cuts which it says will put $3000 in the back pocket of middle New Zealanders.
Watch: Flying roofing iron narrowly misses pedestrian
Watch: Flying roofing iron narrowly misses pedestrian
A South Dunedin building damaged by fire is safe, despite a large piece of roof narrowly missing a pedestrian after it came loose in high winds, the Dunedin City Council says.
Model pupils
Model pupils
Grant’s Braes School pupils Alex Thurston (9, left) and Johnny La Hood (9) show off their model of the Harbour Basin, created with green infrastructure and urban growth in mind, at the Otago...
Pupils’ indigenous spin on game proves popular
Pupils’ indigenous spin on game proves popular
A Te reo Māori card game created by Dunedin school pupils has hit store shelves nationwide.
$19.7m boost for kiwi conservation projects
$19.7m boost for kiwi conservation projects
Kiwi conservation projects are lining up for a $19.7million funding boost from the Jobs for Nature Fund.
Legend focus of carving
Legend focus of carving
An important aspect of Maori heritage is its intricate and detailed carvings.
Oats firm rolls out charity support
Oats firm rolls out charity support
After a rise in sales about the time of the lockdown, Dunedin oats manufacturer Harraways has found a way to give back to the community.
Inducing a conscience
Inducing a conscience
Aramoana artist Adrian Hall reflects on nature, climate change and the vantage point gained from living in a low-lying coastal community, Maureen Howard writes.
The South Today bulletin: Thursday, September 17
The South Today bulletin: Thursday, September 17
The South Today bulletin: Thursday, September 17
Mosgiel vs Uni game likely to produce finalist
Mosgiel vs Uni game likely to produce finalist
Leading into the second to last week for the SPL top-4 fixtures, Mosgiel AFC has another home game hosting Otago University AFC.
PM predicts NZ economy to 'rebound' away from recession
PM predicts NZ economy to 'rebound' away from recession
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she is backing New Zealand's economy to "rebound" amid the country's first recession in 11 years.
Farewell after 42 years
Farewell after 42 years
Sometimes a struggling student can make a talented teacher, it seems.
Wind lifts roofs, fells trees in Dunedin
Wind lifts roofs, fells trees in Dunedin
Wild winds are keeping emergency services busy about the south this afternoon.
No let-up to gales in South just yet
No let-up to gales in South just yet
Gale-force winds are expected to continue this morning after wreaking havoc across the southern region yesterday.
Library thrills to kapa haka
Library thrills to kapa haka
The Invercargill library yesterday was filled with the mana of Waverley Park School’s kapa haka.
Football Chat: Up and coming talent and the WPL title
Football Chat: Up and coming talent and the WPL title
This week on the show we have Football Souths’ football development manager Danny Ledwith, and WPL Dunedin Technical AFC player Hannah Mackay-Wright.
The South Today bulletin: Wednesday, September 16
The South Today bulletin: Wednesday, September 16
The South Today bulletin: Wednesday, September 16
Rugby Chat: Coaches talk finals clash
Rugby Chat: Coaches talk finals clash
Paul talks to the head coaches of Varsity and Taieri ahead of their clash in the Dunedin Premier Rugby final this weekend.
Bus driver killed in collision with train
'Extremely distressing': Bus driver killed in collision with train
The driver of a school bus involved in a crash with a train near Palmerston North this morning has died.