CSST aids Nasa with ‘Ecostress’
CSST aids Nasa with ‘Ecostress’
Alexandra's Centre for Space Science Technology (CSST) has partnered with Nasa in a scientific mission stakeholders say will have valuable agricultural spinoffs.
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The South Today bulletin: November 9
The South Today bulletin: November 9
Get your daily dose of local news with the full The South Today news bulletin for Friday, November 9.
Branching out
Branching out
Waikouaiti arborist Dom Ritter competes in the work climb section at the New Zealand Arboricultural Association’s Husqvarna National Tree Climbing Championship.
Man collapses after road rage attack
Man collapses after road rage attack
Good Samaritans rushed to the aid of a man who collapsed on the road after he was allegedly assaulted in a road rage incident yesterday.
Aim to imbue love of theatre
Aim to imbue love of theatre
Two Invercargill thespians are taking a new approach to solving a decline in theatre audience numbers — start ’em young.
Sole survivor to be at Armistice event
Sole survivor to be at Armistice event
There were 1600 Rover Sunbeam ambulances built during World War 1. But only one has survived.
Armistice Day: Counting human cost of war
Armistice Day: Counting human cost of World War 1
Finally, after four years of death and destruction, on November 11, 1918, the guns fell silent. Mike Houlahan looks back at the cost of WW1 on Otago and Southland, and its legacy.
Lifeline for threatened penguins
Lifeline for threatened penguins
There is a sense of urgency among those trying to keep yellow-eyed penguins from disappearing from mainland New Zealand. Nevertheless, every breeding season brings hope. Hamish MacLean reports.
Manuherikia River in flood
Manuherikia River in flood
Meanwhile in Alexandra the Manuherikia River is in flood with logs and debris being swept downstream.
Blinding Queenstown kids with science
Blinding Queenstown kids with science
Queenstown Primary School pupils have enjoyed a bicycle ride with a skeleton and got up close and personal with mock faeces at the Science Roadshow this week.
Moeraki penguin reserve prepared for breeding season
Moeraki penguin reserve prepared for breeding season
A yellow-eyed penguin nesting area along the Otago coast at Moeraki has received a makeover in preparation for this year's breeding season.
Lakes District Hospital's nurses best in SDHB region
Lakes District Hospital's nurses best in SDHB region
They're often the first people you see when you're crook or in need of a hospital visit, and now Queenstown nurses have been recognised for their hard work.
Expensive dredging for Greymouth harbour
Expensive dredging for Greymouth harbour
A pricey but much needed dredging of Greymouth's harbour is about to begin with the help of a dredge supplied by neighbouring Westport.
The South Today bulletin: November 8
The South Today bulletin: November 8
Get your daily dose of local news with the full The South Today news bulletin for Thursday, November 8.
Bank gets the message
Bank gets the message
A group of activists delivered a climate change report to a bank in Dunedin yesterday to protest its continued investment in fossil fuels.
Rug-buying ruse by house hunter
Rug-buying ruse by Dunedin house hunter
They came for a $30 rug - but instead made a $680,000 offer on the house.
Mt Iron multimillion-dollar redevelopment plan
Mt Iron multimillion-dollar redevelopment plan
The main entrance to Wanaka could be in for a dramatic change if a proposed development is approved.
Campground unhappy with DCC freedom camping site
Campground unhappy with DCC freedom camping site
The Dunedin City Council's trial freedom camping site opened this week, attracting a few campers...
Dedicated follower of fashion crowned
Dedicated follower of fashion crowned
A Mosgiel woman rose above losing everything in a house fire to be crowned the fashion favourite at Wingatui yesterday.
The South Today bulletin: November 7
The South Today bulletin: November 7
Get your daily dose of local news with the full The South Today news bulletin for Wednesday, November 7.
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