Social Hygiene Bill
The advanced body of the United States Army in England: troops passing through Trafalgar Square.
Opinion
Actions louder than words
Actions louder than words
Aspiration is a great thing, but do those who seek the limelight do it for the right reasons — or achieve the top jobs on merit?
Passchendaele battle
Passchendaele battle
The ferry steamer Waireka ashore near Portobello. She was unable to make headway against the recent violent gale and was stranded on the sandy beach. She was refloated practically undamaged and was engaged in the usual running on Labour Day.
Mood for change recognised
Mood for change recognised
New Zealand has a new government, announced by New Zealand First leader Winston Peters last night after a final day of negotiations that had become a political circus.
Serving Dunedin’s interests
Serving Dunedin’s interests
Dunedin ratepayers are very satisfied with things nice to have in a city.
Wool requisitioned
Wool requisitioned
Riflemen of B Company, Fifth Reserve Battalion, N.Z. Rifle Brigade, prior to leaving Sling Camp, England, for France. Back row (from left): Riflemen M. McIlroy, J. Neil, O. Johnstone, R. Watson, W. McLean, R. A. Hartnett. Middle row: Riflemen Connel, Stevenson, McInnis, H. McLeod, L. Lynn, Vinicombe. Front row: Riflemen S. Raynor, McKenzie, Watson.
A healthy outcome
A healthy outcome
''First do no harm.''
Pastoral land tenure
Pastoral land tenure
The Lands Committee of the House of Representatives reported today on the petition of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce and the Otago Expansion League that a commission be appointed to inquire into...
What do we owe Trump? Let me count the ways
What do we owe Trump? Let me count the ways
Donald Trump has taught us many lessons, writes John Colarusso.
Reflecting on India, a place impossible to get out of one's thoughts
Reflecting on India, a place impossible to get out of one's thoughts
I write this column slowly as I find myself distracted, gazing out my living room window in contemplation of all I have seen recently.
A turning point in our international positioning?
A turning point in our international positioning?
Usually, domestic matters are top of mind for a prime minister. But whoever is prime minister - still unknown at the time of writing - will face what may be the biggest foreign policy challenge in...
Harsh punishment
Harsh punishment
New Zealand pioneers lay a new road, immediately after the advance at Messines. - Otago Witness, 17.10.1917.
The health future of the region
The health future of the region
Health is the lifeblood of Otago and Southland in many ways. First, residents rely on the ability to access the best healthcare they can in a timely manner, when they need it the most.
Counting the cost of the cull
Counting the cost of the cull
The decision to cull 4000 dairy cattle in the Waimate district will not have been taken lightly but it seemed inevitable the slaughter of the cows would follow the discovery of a bacterial disease.
Confused? I am, thanks to the Mr Fixit Men!
Confused? I am, thanks to the Mr Fixit Men!
During the wee hours of Friday mornings a clumsy fat-fingered fool sneaks into my house, and messes with my computer, writes John Lapsley.
Party of contradictions leads China into future
Party of contradictions leads China into future
The Department of Politics at the University of Otago celebrates its 50th year in 2017. This is the 10th in a series of reflections on politics over the past 50 years. This month, Nicholas...
All Black captain dies
All Black captain dies
St Hilda’s netball team of 1917, holders of the League’s shield for the season. Standing (from left): I. Heywood, B. Dawson, E. Barclay. Sitting: T. Nancarrow, N. Wright (captain), P. Ramsden, D. Balk.
Social Hygiene Bill
Social Hygiene Bill
General Godley reviews New Zealanders and congratulates them on their success in the battle of Messines.
Peninsula foresight and dedication
Peninsula foresight and dedication
Those members of the Dunedin Jaycee Chapter whose gumption, vision and drive led to the formation of the Otago Peninsula Trust 50 years ago should be so proud of what has been achieved.
A plethora of plastic
A plethora of plastic
Finally there is progress on single-use plastic supermarket bags.