Museum stalwart has had a blast
Museum stalwart has had a blast
If something goes bang in Dunedin, chances are it was caused by Amadeo Enriquez Ballestero.
John Lewis
Damaged vehicles go back and forth
Damaged vehicles go back and forth
Have you ever wondered where cars go to die?
Motorists continue bad driving
Motorists continue bad driving
Southern district police are disappointed to see some motorists continuing to drive like "ticking time bombs", despite the horrific holiday road toll.
Life discovered beneath Ross Ice Shelf
Life discovered beneath Ross Ice Shelf
In the most hostile and seemingly uninhabitable places, life still finds a way.
Temperatures rise as South Island summer simmers
Temperatures rise as South Island summer simmers
Temperatures in parts of Central Otago could hit 30degC for up to three successive days over the next seven days, exacerbating the area’s already tinder dry conditions.
South's police disappointed to be kept busy on holiday roads
South's police disappointed to be kept busy on holiday roads
Following an ‘‘extremely busy’’ holiday period keeping southern roads safe, police are disappointed to see some motorists continuing to put other road users at risk through unsafe driving behaviours.
‘Challenges’ ahead if dry spell persists
‘Challenges’ ahead if dry spell persists
Farmers are preparing for a possible long dry spell in parts of the South as La Nina starts to take hold.
Next 3 months forecast to be warm in South
Next 3 months forecast to be warm in South
Keep the sunscreen handy — warmer, drier-than-average weather looks set to continue in the southern regions during the next three months.
'Hopefully this is a wake-up call': Staffing shortage 'critical'
'Hopefully this is a wake-up call': Staffing shortage 'critical'
There are fears for the safety of Dunedin mothers and their newborns following the temporary closure of part of Queen Mary Maternity Hospital at the weekend.
Part of Queen Mary Maternity Centre closes due to lack of staff
Part of Queen Mary Maternity Centre closes due to lack of staff
Critically low staffing has caused the temporary closure of part of Queen Mary Maternity Centre for the first time.
Deportees longing for their families
Deportees longing for their families
After being released from his third stint in a Brisbane prison, Brad Sinoti feels just as trapped as ever.
Rider airlifted to hospital after Kaitangata motorcycle crash
Rider airlifted to hospital after Kaitangata motorcycle crash
A motorcyclist is in Dunedin Hospital following an incident in South Otago this afternoon.
Wallets open for end-of-year sales
Wallets open for end-of-year sales
Spending in end-of-year sales has spiked in Otago and Southland, following a slow start during the Boxing Day sales.
Different fish heading south for warmer water
Different fish heading south for warmer water
Stories about "the big fish that got away" may be in short supply this year as a marine heatwave brings warmer sea temperatures to the southern regions.
Harbour traffic leaves ‘Monarch’ high and dry in the soft mud
Harbour traffic leaves ‘Monarch’ high and dry in the soft mud
Popular tourism attraction MV Monarch was grounded in Otago Harbour for much of yesterday afternoon after getting caught in soft mud during low tide.
Monarch runs aground in harbour
Monarch runs aground in harbour
Dunedin tourism attraction MV Monarch has run aground in Otago Harbour after getting caught in soft mud during low tide this afternoon.
Award-winning garment given to museum
Award-winning garment given to museum
Most would take the money and run. But not Rakel Blomsterberg.
Uni webinar series showcases offerings to Thai pupils
Uni webinar series showcases offerings to Thai pupils
High-performing Thai secondary school pupils have been given a taste of NZ's science, technology, engineering and mathematics specialties during a recent University of Otago webinar series.
Book about the role of women’s words in history proving a hit
Book about the role of women’s words in history proving a hit
A book about historic women’s speeches by an Otago academic is proving so popular the printing presses are struggling to keep up with demand.
Motorists to face delays on SH87
Motorists to face delays on SH87
Drivers on State Highway 87 between Outram and Middlemarch will face delays of up to 40 minutes while road work is completed next month.