Novopay headache gets worse
Novopay headache gets worse
Many teachers and support staff around the country may be waking up with headaches today caused by unexpected bank overdrafts.
John Lewis
Ex-serviceman's pain high school pupils' gain
Ex-serviceman's pain high school pupils' gain
Living in the line of fire for nearly 30 years can bring with it many scars - some physical, others emotional.
Clubbing together mutually satisfying
Clubbing together mutually satisfying
Having time on your hands can lead to all sorts of vices suggests Henry VIII. John Lewis investigates some of the more quirky pastimes that keep Dunedin residents out of trouble.
Enjoying life's simple things in Warrington
Enjoying life's simple things in Warrington
People don't go to Warrington for a holiday because of what's there.
Fisheries message 'finally getting through'
Fisheries message 'finally getting through'
The message finally seems to be getting through to people fishing at a former Otago problem spot, a fisheries officer says.
'Bold' bird in thick of it
'Bold' bird in thick of it
An oystercatcher keeps its eggs warm while its partner stands guard in the middle of Brighton Beach among the sunbathers and surfers. The ''bold'' and ''territorial'' nesting oystercatchers have been giving Brighton beach-goers a squawking reminder that the beach is to be shared.
Round-world yachtsman declines help
Round-world yachtsman declines help
A stricken yacht has anchored off the coast of Dunedin to make emergency repairs after being damaged during one of the world's most gruelling round-the-world solo yacht races.
Many hungry mouths fed at dinner
Many hungry mouths fed at dinner
Stella De Bono tucks into Christmas lunch at the Church of Christ Community yesterday.
Christmas spending up $6.4m in Otago
Christmas spending up $6.4m in Otago
A $6.4 million increase in Christmas spending this year suggests the Otago economy may be on its way out of the recession.
Auditor-general asked to investigate Novopay problems
Auditor-general asked to investigate Novopay problems
The Office of the Auditor-general has been asked to conduct an independent investigation into Novopay to identify ''the inherent technological problems'' which are plaguing the payroll system.
Free pile destroyed in blaze
Free pile destroyed in blaze
Dunedin police are investigating two suspicious fires, one of which destroyed property in Waitati yesterday morning.
Churches report bigger turnout
Churches report bigger turnout
Messages about enduring light were popular among congregations at Dunedin Christmas services this year.
At 100, oysters take the cake
At 100, oysters take the cake
When someone asked Dick Reid what sort of cake he wanted for his 100th birthday, he said: ''Bugger the cake - take me for a feed of oysters''.
Skeggs assets hard hit by Tropical Cyclone Evan
Skeggs assets hard hit by Tropical Cyclone Evan
Sir Clifford Skeggs
Dunedin businessman Sir Clifford Skeggs is counting the cost of Tropical Cyclone Evan after it caused significant damage to his properties in Fiji earlier this week.
A state of natural disaster is in place in Fiji as the Pacific nation begins the clean-up in the wake of Cyclone Evan.
$10,000 bonus with capsicum
$10,000 bonus with capsicum
A Dunedin grandmother got a little more than she bargained for this week when she bought a red capsicum from her local supermarket.
Kiwis' Christmas wishlists revealed
Kiwis' Christmas wishlists revealed
When it comes to sitting on Santa's knee, what people ask for Christmas and what they actually get can often be two different things.
Frantic shopping forecast
Frantic shopping forecast
Dunedin residents should brace for a frantic week ahead as an Otago Chamber of Commerce survey shows a significant number of people are yet to start their Christmas shopping.
Award-winning mechanical hound 'best dog ever'
Award-winning mechanical hound 'best dog ever'
The best thing about Axle is he never barks, he does what he is told, and he never leaves any nasty messes around the place for people to stand in.
Christmas market day scorching success
Christmas market day scorching success
Mosgiel was more like ''Mosgrill'' yesterday, with temperatures soaring into the low 30s during the annual Mosgiel Christmas Market Day.
Mini rig fairest ride-on mower in land
Mini rig fairest ride-on mower in land
A Balclutha man has the flashest ride-on lawn mower in the country after he turned his old Husqvarna into a miniature Kenworth rig.