A summer of despair
A summer of despair
When it comes to outdoor water activities, New Zealand has plenty to offer.
Opinion
Tote shows spending down
Tote shows spending down
We have referred elsewhere to the existence of evidence that the public is feeling the need of retrenchment on the part of the Government.
Watch this (roof garden) space
Watch this (roof garden) space
New Zealand’s move towards greater urban density should result in a rooftop revolution, writes Katie Pickles.
Inspiration drawn from Journey of the Magi
Inspiration drawn from Journey of the Magi
Is there a connection between the anniversary of the storming of the US Capitol on January 6 and the Christian commemoration of Epiphany on the same date? Graham Redding considers the possibility.
A day at the races
A day at the races
The Southland Racing Club's meeting concluded in oppressively hot weather, and there was again a large attendance, although the gate receipts were lower than the total for last year’s fixture.
Covid’s avenues and alleyways
Covid’s avenues and alleyways
Like the ripples travelling across a pond after a stone has been thrown into it, Covid-19’s repercussions keep on coming, reaching into every corner of our lives.
Horton hatches the championship
Horton hatches the championship
The Otago Golf Club’s New Year tournament concluded yesterday.
A conscious uncoupling
A conscious uncoupling
On these, the dog days of our southern hemisphere summer, everyone deserves some kind of holiday from their usual routines and the hectic and anxious year just past.
Well-run Broad Bay yachting
Well-run Broad Bay yachting
The regatta held annually at Broad Bay came off yesterday under fairly favourable conditions, except that the wind was at first too light for the yachts, and the length of the races had to be...
Everyone has part to play in reducing road toll
Everyone has part to play in reducing road toll
Any death on the roads is one too many, but a significant reduction in the southern road toll last year should be recognised and applauded following our nightmarish 2020 statistics.
Celebrating our creators of social capital
Celebrating our creators of social capital
Today, we celebrate a long list of not just achievers but also good and active community members.
Women’s doubles most interesting
Women’s doubles most interesting
Christchurch, December 30: The New Zealand Lawn Tennis Championship tournament was continued today in perfect weather, the courts being fast and in excellent order.
Unforgettable: Desmond Tutu
Unforgettable: Desmond Tutu
Some people seem so imbued with a zest for life, it is hard to imagine them dying.
Wisdom, stories enrich friendship
Wisdom, stories enrich friendship
Somehow, I have found myself living in a beautiful but crumbling old manor on the outskirts of Oxford, caring for a 93-year-old gentleman, his house, his extensive art collection, and the...
Trees can be seen for the wood
Trees can be seen for the wood
From our London correspondent: At the request of the Imperial Institute Committee for New Zealand, the advisory committee on timbers of the Imperial Institute has inquired into certain matters...
Revisiting wishes an alternative to setting hard tasks
Revisiting wishes an alternative to setting hard tasks
Is it just me, or is anyone in any shape to make sensible predictions at this time of year, about themselves or anything else?
Facing an uncertain world
Facing an uncertain world
We began this year with optimistic smiles. We were ready to start afresh.
Times have changed (not always for the better)
Times have changed (not always for the better)
Joss Miller reflects on the evolution of the University of Otago.
Railway workshop brigade wins
Railway workshop brigade wins
A fire brigade demonstration held under the auspices of the Southern Fire Brigades Association took place at Gore on Tuesday in ideal weather conditions.
Opinion: DCC’s report card begs questions
DCC’s report card begs questions
The Dunedin City Council needs to deliver a city that people aspire to live in, writes Cr Sophie Barker.