Satisfaction as Forbury School flourishes
Satisfaction as Forbury School flourishes
It is Ian Simpson's insight into the inner workings of the South Dunedin community which many believe saved Forbury School from an uncertain future in 2000.
John Lewis
Workers find life after Fisher & Paykel
Workers find life after Fisher & Paykel
Ten months ago, Stu Mitchell was wondering if there was life after Fisher and Paykel.
Overseas pupils boost schools
Overseas pupils boost schools
A 13% increase in the number of international pupils studying at some Otago secondary schools is a silver lining in the growing cloud of the world economic crisis, principals say.
Identity of crash victim unknown
Identity of crash victim unknown
A forensic examination will be carried out on body which was badly burnt after a car hit a power pole east of Invercargill and burst into flames on Saturday morning.
Community centre proves its worth
Community centre proves its worth
The new $2.1 million Mornington Presbyterian Community Centre has done just the thing it was designed to do - bring the local community together.
Church dinner raises $10,500
Church dinner raises $10,500
More than $10,500 was raised for the All Saints Anglican Church at a fundraising dinner at Selwyn College, despite the absence of the guest speaker, Sam Neill.
Otago researcher gets funding for cockle study
Otago researcher gets funding for cockle study
University of Otago doctoral student Nicholas Hay has been awarded a national fellowship to support a three-year study of the size, extent and distribution of cockles in the Otago Harbour.
Public harbour access promised
Public harbour access promised
Community drivers of the proposal to create an Otago Harbour mataitai have reassured the public the recreation and conservation reserve will be for all Dunedin residents, following some submissions opposing it.
School criticised for making parents pay
School criticised for making parents pay
A Dunedin school is one of many across the country under fire for allegedly forcing parents to pay voluntary fees and punishing children whose parents do not pay up.
Complaints about teachers increased in 2008, latest figures show
Complaints about teachers increased in 2008, latest figures show
The number of misconduct complaints against teachers in Otago is on the rise.
Piper fighting back
Piper fighting back
Banned bagpiper Simon McLean's plan to take his case to the Dunedin City Council next week by performing during the public forum has been met with mixed responses.
Tomahawk School doubles its roll
Tomahawk School doubles its roll
Tomahawk School has begun its year with double last year's roll, despite being forced by the Ministry of Education to re-enrol a dangerous pupil.
Treble Cone letter reveals problems
Treble Cone letter reveals problems
A letter to shareholders of the Treble Cone Ski Area has revealed the company had "a very disappointing year" with a trading loss of $486,000.
Noise control shuts down busking bagpiper
Noise control shuts down busking bagpiper
A Busking bagpiper seems to be too noisy for Dunedin - even if the city is sometimes known as the Edinburgh of the South.
Backlash against ban on bagpipes
Backlash against ban on bagpipes
Dunedin residents have labelled some George St retailers "small minded" and in need of "a life" after they had a top Dunedin bagpiper banned from busking in the city for 72 hours.
Instilling spirit of inquiry
Instilling spirit of inquiry
Creating curiosity in the classroom was the lesson of the day for about 60 Dunedin teachers during a seminar on inquiry-based learning with Australian education specialist Kath Murdoch.
Boat may be fishing again in 2 months
Boat may be fishing again in 2 months
A New Zealand representative for the owner of the Melilla 203 says the fishing vessel could be back in service within the next two months.
Jet-boat crash team disputes father's claim
Jet-boat crash team disputes father's claim
The authorities investigating the cause of a collision between a jet-boat and a jet ski on the Kawarau River last month have denied they have found the jet-boat was on the wrong side of the river at the time of the accident.
Investigation after toxic spill
Investigation after toxic spill
A toxic solvent spill at the Tulloch Transport yard in Dunedin yesterday left seven people requiring medical attention and sparked an investigation.
No end to fish battle
No end to fish battle
The court battle over nearly $1 million worth of fish confiscated by the Ministry of Fisheries continues following an investigation of two Korean fishing vessels - one of which is still berthed in Otago Harbour.