Fired up by Maori culture
Fired up by Maori culture
Performing a haka for Te Wiki o te Reo Maori are pupils of Dunedin North Intermediate at the school yesterday.
Wyatt Ryder
Bars say business subdued
Bars say business subdued
Bars and restaurants have reopened under Alert Level 2, but those behind the counter say business is far from booming.
Market customers pleased to be back
Market customers pleased to be back
Despite the cold weather and strict Alert Level 2 limitations, customers were happy to line up down the street to get their produce from the Otago Farmers Market in Dunedin on Saturday.
New owner sought for much-loved little shipyard
New owner sought for much-loved little shipyard
As much as he would like to, 93-year-old Bill McIndoe cannot take his little Careys Bay shipyard with him when he is gone.
Give te reo a go, Dunedin supporter says
Give te reo a go, Dunedin supporter says
Putting aside fear of getting it wrong and giving it a go is all part of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, says a Dunedin proponent.
Teens not so keen on mask-wearing, principals report
Teens not so keen on mask-wearing, principals report
Most pupils chose not to wear masks at Southern schools contacted yesterday, and principals expect less mask-wearing in the coming days.
McCaws knit for newborns
McCaws knit for newborns
The call for knitted goods for babies at Dunedin Hospital has gained some New Zealand A-list celebrity endorsement.
McCaws take up needles to knit for newborns
McCaws take up needles to knit for newborns
Richie and Gemma McCaw have taken up knitting to help keep the babies of Queen Mary Maternity Ward in Dunedin warm, and are calling for others to do the same.
Schools prepared for return in Level 2
Schools prepared for return in Level 2
Schools in Dunedin say they are ready for pupils to return today, despite some frustration over delays in receiving the latest Covid-19 guidelines.
Hit-and-run driver sought
Hit-and-run driver sought
A Dunedin woman who was running late for work had her day made worse when she became the victim of a hit-and-run.
Surf community in mourning after man’s death
Surf community in mourning after man’s death
Dunedin's surf community is mourning the death of one of its own at Middle Beach on Monday night.
Police seeking vehicle involved in crash
Police seeking vehicle involved in crash
Police are seeking a motorist who was involved in a two-car crash and left the scene in Dunedin this morning.
Pub to begin next chapter in long history
Pub to begin next chapter in long history
A 139-year-old country pub in Otago is seeking a new proprietor to help it change with the times.
School’s message in an archway
School’s message in an archway
Ninety-eight years ago, the men who built the Otago Boys’ High School memorial archway sealed a letter inside the structure.
Fast food fans out in force
Fast food fans out in force
Life in Dunedin returned to some semblance of normality yesterday, coffee and fast food being available for purchase again, but with hungry bellies came queues of traffic up and down the street.
Level 3 fast-food rush after quiet start
Level 3 fast-food rush after quiet start
Fast food restaurants in Dunedin were calm this morning but by the time lunchtime and dinner rolled around, so did those hungry for chips and a burger.
Surgery overseas offering hope
Surgery overseas offering hope
Travelling to Germany for a life-changing surgery could be the last chance for a Dunedin woman to stop surviving and start living.
Pet owners fear dogs may maul children
Pet owners fear dogs may maul children
A series of brutal dog attacks in Dunedin has left pets dead and the pet owners are worried a child could be next.
Museum giving away passes to mark Rutherford’s birthday
Museum giving away passes to mark Rutherford’s birthday
To celebrate Lord Ernest Rutherford’s 150th birthday yesterday, the Otago Museum is giving away 150 family passes to local schools in the hopes of inspiring the next great scientist.
About 30 close contacts in region: SDHB
About 30 close contacts in region: SDHB
The number of Covid-19 close contacts in the Southern region linked to the Delta outbreak has dropped from more than 100 to about 30 people as the vaccination programme continues.