New literacy plan met with some scepticism
The Government has unveiled what it is calling a radical plan to overhaul reading, writing and maths teaching after two decades of sliding literacy rates. But there's scepticism among some in the sector.
247 new Covid cases, 1 death in South
247 new Covid cases, 1 death in South
There are 247 new community cases of Covid-19 in the South and one death.
Big victory for Biden on climate change, drug prices
Big victory for Biden on climate change, drug prices
The Democratic-led US House of Representatives has approved funds for the biggest climate package in the country's history, delivering a major legislative victory for President Joe Biden.
Actress Anne Heche taken off life support
Actress Anne Heche taken off life support
American actress Anne Heche has reportedly died after her life support was turned off a week after her fiery car crash in Los Angeles.
Salman Rushdie may lose eye after stabbing
Salman Rushdie may lose eye after stabbing
Controversial author Salman Rushdie has been stabbed while at a lecture in the US and has undergone surgery.
Student faces long path to recovery
Student faces long path to recovery
Family members of a 21-year-old University of Otago student who fell 12 metres while rock climbing in the US this week say it is easier to count the bones she did not break in the accident.
Local body elections: Match-ups across board
Match-ups across board
A late flurry of nominations may well have ensured a series of robust election contests in the South.
Blackmail targets ‘naive’ victims
Blackmail targets ‘naive’ victims
At least three people in Dunedin have fallen prey to attempted blackmail this week after sharing explicit images of themselves online, police say.
Crash aftermath; no-one injured
Crash aftermath; no-one injured
Firefighters from Willowbank Station prepare to clean up after two cars collided in Leith Valley Rd yesterday.
International pupils welcomed back
International pupils welcomed back to Dunedin
Rugby may not be a popular sport in the Netherlands, but it was the draw for one young enthusiast coming to study in New Zealand.
Lowest Friday case number in South since February 18
Lowest Friday case number in South since February 18
Otago and Southland yesterday recorded its lowest number of new Covid-19 cases on a Friday since mid-February.
Car park plan at Tunnel Beach to ease crowding
Car park plan at Tunnel Beach to ease crowding
More than 60 car parks are planned for the top of the track to Tunnel Beach to ease overcrowding at the landmark Dunedin tourism spot.
Paving work about to begin
Paving work about to begin
New footpath paving will soon be installed in part of Dunedin’s main shopping street, providing a glimpse of what is to come in the central city makeover.
Dunedin bypass work set to start next year
Dunedin bypass work set to start next year
Dunedin could have a more efficient, viable bypass of the central city by 2028 after a host of changes.
Team can-do
Team can-do
Delegates at the New Zealand Home Loans conference at Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday show off their haul of food cans.
Rocks thrown on to motorway from overbridge
Rocks thrown on to motorway from overbridge
Police were called and a driver left with a dented roof after a report was made about rocks being thrown from a Dunedin overbridge on to the Southern Motorway on Thursday.
Fight over rent payment averted
Fight over rent payment averted
Police say they handed out free advice to a Dunedin woman on how to obtain money owed to her after intervening to stop a fight starting in Corstorphine.
Survey will scrutinise lake care
Survey will scrutinise lake care
Management of 75 Otago lakes is to come under scrutiny in a survey which could influence how thousands of lakes in the region are looked after.
He was innocent, but police wouldn't listen
He was innocent, but police wouldn't listen
A long-serving teacher and master in charge of rugby at a prestigious South Island school has been awarded $25,000 after a botched police investigation.
Right to free expression can be fraught
Right to free expression can be fraught
Be it an exchange of ideas or preaching to the converted, the Free Speech Union is entitled to provide a forum for people to speak their minds, writes Mike Houlahan.