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Surgical masks scramble

Frontline tourism staff in Queenstown wore surgical masks as demand for the breathing protection led to a supply shortage across New Zealand.

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Surgical masks scramble

A sign in a Queenstown pharmacy as concern grows over the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Louise Scott

Surgical masks scramble

Frontline tourism staff in Queenstown wore surgical masks as demand for the breathing protection led to a supply shortage across New Zealand.

Running with planes on the Taieri Plain

Travelling the world and running one runway at a time is retiree Carol Thomas, of Schaumburg,...

Running with planes on the Taieri Plain

Carol Thomas has a runway obsession.

All go for ‘smart crossing’ in Kaikorai Valley

Downer staff complete testing of a smart crossing safety improvement system outside Kaikorai...

All go for ‘smart crossing’ in Kaikorai Valley

Installation of a new ‘‘smart’’ pedestrian crossing with flashing lights outside Kaikorai Valley College has been completed.

Freezing worker seriously hurt

Emergency services ready a seriously injured man to be airlifted to Dunedin Hospital from the...

Freezing worker seriously hurt

A man dragged by a train at a North Otago freezing works was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital with seriously injuries yesterday.

New chapter for city's oldest florist

Miss Reid owner Jacqui Margetts (27) arranges a bunch of flowers at her new premises in Princes...

New chapter for city's oldest florist

Dunedin's, and possibly the country’s, oldest florist has shut its doors — but not for good.

Trial closure of Octagon begins

Yesterday was a "tough" first day for some retailers in Dunedin's Octagon as the council began trials of closing the area to motor vehicles.

Weatherboards a challenge to huge mural

Mural painting on a flat wall isn't without challenges, but a Dunedin artist says painting on weatherboards requires another special set of skills.

Florist hopes to blossom in greener pastures

Dunedin's and quite possibly the country’s oldest florist has shut its doors after 137 years, but not for good.

The South Today bulletin: Tuesday, January 28

Freezing worker dragged by train

A helicopter at the Alliance Group plant at Pukeuri. Photo: Daniel Birchfield

Freezing worker dragged by train north of Oamaru

A seriously injured man has been airlifted from a North Otago freezing works after he was dragged along by a train.

Artist ready to paint over rubbish if public reacts

Dunedin artist and relief teacher Guy Howard-Smith is working on a large mural on the side of...

Artist ready to paint over rubbish if public reacts

Some may find it irksome - a painting of a small pile of plastic waste, added to an obscure corner of a giant mural featuring the Dunedin’s beautiful environment and wildlife.

Crew trained for precarious rescues

Dunedin senior firefighter Joe Begley prepares to extricate himself and his ‘‘patient’’, station...

Crew trained for precarious rescues

They clamber down banks, buildings and cliffs to rescue people from hard-to-get-to places. But few people know about the Dunedin fire lines rescue crew. Daisy Hudson headed along to a training...

Octagon trials: call for patience after ‘tough’ first day

Contractors place planter boxes in lower Stuart St yesterday afternoon. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Octagon trials: call for patience after ‘tough’ first day

While it was a "tough" first day for retailers, Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins is calling for patience after the first day of this year’s summer trials of the "Octagon Experience".

Bulls put Lawrence Rodeo riders in their place

Rodeo riders were thrown off their mounts left right and centre at the Lawrence Rodeo on Sunday.

Record entries for Wanaka's Ruby Swim race

What would you do after finishing a 10km lake swim? Well, in Cameron Stanley’s case it was run to the start of another 2.5km swim at the weekend.

Disc golf champs held near Dunedin

Disc Golf is a sport rapidly growing in popularity and more than 90 of New Zealand's best converged on Dunedin at the weekend.

The South Today bulletin: Monday, January 27

The South Today bulletin: Monday, January 27.

Shocking video of 'ignorant' adult feeding baby vodka

Shocking footage has emerged of an adult feeding vodka to a baby.

Gala Day draws thousands to Brighton Domain

Selling donuts and collecting donations are Brighton Surf Life Saving Club members Aidan Blair ...

Gala Day draws thousands to Brighton Domain

It is a big day for Brighton and a "huge" day for the Brighton Surf Life Saving Club.

Bulls have the last say at rodeo

Micheal Nicholl, of Waitahuna, on his way to taking fourth place in the steer-wrestling event at...

Bulls have the last say at rodeo

The animals were in charge at the Lawrence Rodeo on Saturday, as some of rodeo’s leading riders fought to stay on top.

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