Three sisters graduate on the same day
Despite training for completely different occupations — as massage therapist, builder and nurse — tertiary studies have been a family affair for three Wingatui sisters.
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Wanaka businesses re-open as lake levels subside
Wanaka businesses re-open as lake levels subside
After a week with a flooded Lake Wanaka lapping on its doorstep, the Lake Bar was finally re-opened business on Thursday afternoon.
Telford Polytechnic celebrates come back year
Telford Polytechnic celebrates come back year
Balclutha's embattled Telford Polytechnic began the year under the treat of closure, but has risen like a phoenix from the ashes.
Diving platform at Oamaru pool to reopen after 20 years
Diving platform at Oamaru pool to reopen after 20 years
It's been more than 20 years of disappointment for the people of Oamaru, who want to make a splash at their local pool.
Dawn Ibbotson celebrates 105
Dawn Ibbotson celebrates 105
One of Dunedin's oldest residents celebrated her 105th birthday this week.
The South Today bulletin: Friday, December 13
The South Today bulletin: Friday, December 13
The South Today bulletin: Friday, December 13
Small craft protest phosphate ship on Otago Harbour
Small craft protest phosphate ship on Otago Harbour
Protest group Environmental Justice Otepoti held a spirited rally against the berthing of phosphate carrying vessel, Federal Crimson.
Plaque erected for Russian rowing adventurer
Plaque erected for Russian rowing adventurer
A plaque to honour ocean-going rower Fedor Konyukhov was unveiled in Dunedin earlier this week.
Star NBA trainer schools basketball players in Dunedin
Star NBA trainer schools basketball players in Dunedin
An American basketball trainer who works with some of sport's great players is in Dunedin hosting a clinic.
The South Today bulletin: Thursday, December 12
The South Today bulletin: Thursday, December 12
The South Today bulletin: Thursday, December 12
New albatross camera set to vastly increase audience
New albatross camera set to vastly increase audience
The international fame of Dunedin's albatross colony is set to soar, with a new video camera streaming live pictures 24-hours-a-day.
Pacific epic row voyage honoured
Pacific epic row voyage honoured
A plaque to honour explorer Fedor Konyukhov was unveiled in Dunedin this week.
Seabirds swarm as shoals of fish beach
Seabirds swarm as shoals of fish beach
Hundreds of seabirds swarmed while small fish washed ashore this week as a ‘‘spooky’’ scene unfolded at an Oamaru beach.
Damp start to phosphate ship protest
Damp start to phosphate ship protest
A pair of Environmental Justice Otepoti members battled to get their protest against phosphate carrier Federal Crimson under way as the vessel neared Ravensbourne wharf yesterday.
Graduands celebrate on way to ceremony
Graduands celebrate on way to ceremony
Hundreds of graduands and supporters move along George St, Dunedin, before graduating from the University of Otago yesterday.
Jules Radich's groyne get thumbs up from DCC
Jules Radich's groyne get thumbs up from DCC
A campaign by Dunedin city councillor Jules Radich to return groynes to Dunedin's Ocean Beach took another step forward on Tuesday.
Dunedin event coordinator stunned by citation
Dunedin event coordinator stunned by citation
A Dunedin musician, event coordinator and teacher was surprised to receive a citation from the Dunedin Public Library on Wednesday.
Wanaka artist a huge fan of heavy metal
Wanaka artist a huge fan of heavy metal
A wanaka metalworker is able to transform the delicate puff of a dandelion head, into sturdy steel.
Santa visits Kaiapoi and Bluff Christmas parades
Santa visits Kaiapoi and Bluff Christmas parades
Over the month we've been bringing you Christmas parades from around the region.
Christmas in Ashburton includes Buskers Nights and parade
Christmas in Ashburton includes Buskers Nights and parade
Hundreds of people, of all ages, lined the streets of Ashburton recently to take in the Mid Canterbury Santa Parade.