More morning options in revised schedule
More morning options in revised schedule
Public backlash has caused the Otago Regional Council to keep more morning bus options despite its impending schedule cutback.
Fiona Ellis
Science fires fun and imagination
Science fires fun and imagination
The only sparks were those of enthusiasm for a young technology fan who spent yesterday learning how to assemble a computer.
Reduced service frustrating, say bus commuters
Reduced service frustrating, say bus commuters
Bus users in Dunedin say they may struggle to get to work on time when the Otago Regional Council moves to a reduced timetable next week.
Dunedin man performing electrifying feats
Dunedin man performing electrifying feats
Powering through the Shotover River in an electric jet-boat could be an experience many would pay top dollar for. For Dunedin's James Hardisty, it was simply another day at the office.
Bus services to be reduced
Bus services to be reduced
School bus routes will be maintained despite a cut in bus services, the Otago Regional Council says.
School routes to stay as ORC cuts back buses
School routes to stay as ORC cuts back buses
School bus routes will be maintained in spite of a cut-back in bus services, the Otago Regional Council says.
71-year-old cyclist in hospital
71-year-old cyclist in hospital
A 71-year-old cyclist is in a moderate condition in Dunedin Hospital after being hit by a car.
ORC signals intent to pare back bus services
ORC signals intent to pare back bus services
Bus users in Dunedin and Queenstown should brace for at least a month of reduced service as the Otago Regional Council (ORC) appears to be on the brink of announcing a new timetable.
Young Dunedin donkey lover wins award
Young Dunedin donkey lover wins award
Spending two hours honing her skills every day has gained a 12-year-old Dunedin girl national recognition in a little-known field.
Creativity abounds for children at holiday events
Creativity abounds for children at holiday events
Arts and craft activities for children were held at Wall Street Mall on the first day of school holidays in Dunedin.
Pupils pitch in to grow their $10 seed fund for good cause
Pupils pitch in to grow their $10 seed fund for good cause
As Jesus is said to have multiplied his fish and loaves, so St Hilda's Collegiate School aimed to multiply its money at a charity market this week.
All Blacks’ visit to school ‘really fun’
All Blacks’ visit to school ‘really fun’
The Irish rugby team members are not the only ones who will be able to say they faced the All Blacks this week.
Graduation gown tells story of time in NZ
Graduation gown tells story of time in NZ
Green is the new black, at least when it comes to the graduation gown of international student Tiara Das.
Covid anxiety blamed as toga party canned
Covid anxiety blamed as toga party canned
A toga party has been called off as Reorientation Week looms at the University of Otago.
Creation story performance a winner
Creation story performance a winner
The Maori myth of Earth’s creation has inspired Dunedin pupils to stage a prizewinning performance.
Bid to bring native birds back to Riccarton area
Bid to bring native birds back to Riccarton area
A project has been launched to bring more native birds and other species to the Riccarton area.
Ring a ding ding, who has stolen this thing? Christchurch bell disappears
Ring a ding ding, who has stolen this thing? Christchurch bell disappears
Patsy Restieaux isn't sure she will ever again hear the ring of a 150yo bell that has been stolen from the Halswell church where she was baptised, confirmed and married.
Ring a ding ding, who has stolen this thing?
Ring a ding ding, who has stolen this thing? Christchurch bell taken from roof
Patsy Restieaux isn't sure she will ever again hear the ring of a 150yo bell that has been stolen from the Halswell church where she was baptised, confirmed and married.
School pathway plan hits financial road block
School pathway plan hits financial road block
Plans for a new 700m path connecting three Christchurch schools seem to have stalled after the Ministry of Education estimated the project would cost $1.3 million.
One last ride for baby Laurentian
One last ride for baby Laurentian
Named after a car, 102-day-old Laurentian was accompanied by a 1967 Pontiac on his final ride around Christchurch.