John Lewis

SUBSCRIBER

Otago 2nd highest for injuries from alcohol: ACC

Dunedin has become a "destination" for out of control drinking - and it's not just students....

SUBSCRIBER

Otago 2nd highest for injuries from alcohol: ACC

Dunedin’s drinking culture and perception as a "desirable" youth drinking destination is believed to have driven the Otago region to record the second-highest rate of alcohol-related injury in the country.

Easter weather looking best after Good Friday

Sometimes, the weather at Easter is like a basket of Easter eggs — you never know what an autumn southerly is going to bring you.

Trust to help aspiring influencers

Greater Green Island Community Network members (from left) Noah Scott, Ben McKenzie and Melanie...

Trust funds youth support project

A survey showing children aspiring to be "social media influencers" has inspired a Dunedin organisation to create an initiative aimed at unlocking the "full potential" of Green Island's youngest residents.

Te Pūkenga ex-deputy CEO appointed to university role

The University of Otago has appointed Dr Megan Gibbons as its new health sciences pro-vice...

Te Pūkenga ex-deputy CEO appointed to university role

Following the downfall of Te Pūkenga New Zealand, former deputy chief executive Megan Gibbons has popped back into the education fold relatively quickly.

Disability from migraines highlighted by survey

University of Otago (Wellington) public health senior research fellow and Migraine Foundation co...

Disability from migraines highlighted by survey

Migraines can no longer be described as "just a headache".

Plan to fix doctor shortage

Plan to fix doctor shortage

A University of Otago Christchurch medical academic has outlined a new three-step resuscitation strategy to help fix the nationwide doctor shortage.

SUBSCRIBER

Researcher hits student parties, but on the job

Victoria University of Wellington anthropology PhD student Ellan Baker is hanging out at Dunedin...

SUBSCRIBER

Researcher hits student parties, but on the job

Being ignored at large parties would make most people feel a little isolated, but Ellan Baker is welcoming the treatment.

Plan to address doctor shortage offered

A new, three-step resuscitation strategy has been proposed by University of Otago academics to help fix the nationwide shortage of doctors.

Men reassured research on ageing mice not applicable

University of Otago anatomy Associate Professor Dr Mike Garratt holds one of the mice he has been...

Men reassured research on ageing mice not applicable

New research may show sensory cues from female mice can affect ageing and health in male mice, but scientists are warning men not to start blaming their female partners for their greying hair and...

Queenstown scores high for alcohol consumption

A male strip revue contributed to Queenstown achieving New Zealand’s second-highest level of alcohol consumption.

24-hour gumboot run for mental health

Mucking in . . . King’s High School rector Nick McIvor has his boots ready to support about 50 of...

24-hour gumboot run for mental health

They say living with depression and mental health challenges can be a bit like walking through mud every day.

SUBSCRIBER

Community celebrates its talents at fest

South Dunedin artist Koryu Aoshima creates a large mural of a dragon in King Edward St, as part...

SUBSCRIBER

Community celebrates its talents at fest

Koryu Aoshima is not waiting around for city authorities to set up protections from rising sea levels in South Dunedin.

Israeli-Palestinian conflict ceasefire marches ‘sustained’

A large group of people took to the streets of Dunedin again, calling for a ceasefire in the...

Israeli-Palestinian conflict ceasefire marches ‘sustained’

Consistent actions can send strong messages.

One hurt as car hits power pole in Dunedin

One hurt as car hits power pole in Dunedin

A man is in Dunedin Hospital in a "moderate-to-serious" condition after crashing his car in Forbury Rd this afternoon.

Drink-driving checkpoint picks up alleged assailant

The search for a 47-year-old man, wanted by police in Dunedin, ended when he was stopped at a drink-driving checkpoint.

Police using CCTV to find speeding drivers

Police in Dunedin are using CCTV cameras to track down a fleeing motorcyclist who was recorded travelling at 129kmh in an 80kmh zone on the Caversham Valley bypass.

Polytechnic professor conferred Emeritus

Otago Polytechnic Dunedin School of Art (DSA) head Professor Leoni Schmidt is set to be conferred...

Polytechnic professor conferred Emeritus

They say in art, the hand can never execute anything higher than the heart can imagine.

SUBSCRIBER

Garden area trashed during O Week party

The fountain at Dunedin’s Mediterranean Garden was filled with rubbish and remnants of "difficult...

SUBSCRIBER

Garden area trashed during O Week party

Major damage done to the Dunedin Botanic Garden’s Mediterranean collection at a large unsanctioned overnight party during O Week could take years to repair.

Woman arrested as man hospitalised after central city attack

A man is in Dunedin Hospital after being attacked by a woman outside a central city cafe.

Motorcyclist clocked nearly 50kmh over speed limit

Motorcyclist clocked nearly 50kmh over speed limit

Dunedin Police are using CCTV cameras to track down a fleeing motorcyclist who was recorded traveling at 129kmh in an 80kmh speed zone last night.

Search form

Search form

John Lewis