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Public readings honour 100-year-old poem
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Public readings honour 100-year-old poem
At the time it was published, many thought T.S. Eliot’s poem The Waste Land was not worth the paper it was printed on.
John Lewis
Wind cuts power and lifts Taieri aerodrome roof
Wind cuts power and lifts Taieri aerodrome roof
Winds gusting over 100kmh on the Taieri have lifted a large part of the historic National Airways Corporation hangar roof.
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Clinics for toys aim to help children
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Clinics for toys aim to help children
Being dragged around by the ears, being sat on, and even thrown across the room — life for teddy bears is not always as glamorous and snuggly as it sounds.
Niwa predicts warmer weather in August
Niwa predicts warmer weather in August
Nearly two-thirds of the way through a cold, wet winter in the southern regions, Niwa is predicting some relief in the form of some sunny days with temperatures over 25°C on the horizon.
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First dog certified by Doc to sniff out frogs
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First dog certified by Doc to sniff out frogs
Debbie Bishop reckons it is only a matter of time before a police officer knocks on her door, asking about a murder.
First native frog-certified sniffer dog
First native frog-certified sniffer dog
Debbie Bishop reckons it is only a matter of time before a police officer knocks on her door, asking about a murder.
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Rules go against ‘good farmers’
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Rules go against ‘good farmers’
Federated Farmers has applauded new University of Otago research which shows the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management is causing major tension for Otago farmers.
Wind gusts recorded at over 100kmh
Wind gusts recorded at over 100kmh
More than a few hats were lost and umbrellas were blown inside out as winds gusted up to 150kmh around coastal Southland and Otago yesterday.
Wet weather no match for mural with strong ‘wahine vibes’
Wet weather no match for mural with strong ‘wahine vibes’
Watching paint dry is supposed to be boring. But for Fifa Women’s World Cup fans, it has been surprisingly entertaining.
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Prof ready to go for Red Nose Day fundraising
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Prof ready to go for Red Nose Day fundraising
Stephen Robertson is one of many scientists who will take time out from doing big research for little lives today so he can help raise money on Cure Kids Red Nose Day.
Yachties rescued off Otago Harbour
Yachties rescued off Otago Harbour
A person has moderate injuries after a yacht became stricken in wild weather off the coast of Otago Harbour tonight.
Whooping cough vax urged in pregnancy
Whooping cough vax urged in pregnancy
Pregnant women are being urged to be vaccinated against whooping cough, following a five-fold increase in whooping cough deaths in New Zealand over the past year.
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Trying to fight rip ‘is what kills’ at beach
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Trying to fight rip ‘is what kills’ at beach
No matter how hard Kane Cocker swam, the water just kept pushing him back.
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Driver forged her way in male-dominated industry
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Driver forged her way in male-dominated industry
Life is full of risks. Raylene Collins says telling her how to drive her bus might be one of them.
Raylene Collins marks 50 years as a bus driver
Raylene Collins marks 50 years as a bus driver
Life is full of risks.
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Hachimaki a symbol of support
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Hachimaki a symbol of support
Keeping sweat off your face is generally what headbands are all about.
Japanese football fans prepare for World Cup game
Japanese football fans prepare for World Cup game
Keeping sweat off your face is generally what headbands are all about.
TV time may cause metabolic syndrome
TV time may cause metabolic syndrome
For nearly half a century, parents have been telling their children to stop watching so much telly, or their eyes will turn square.
Photographer set to launch first book
Photographer set to launch first book
Carlos Biggemann’s eyes have been sharply focused on the skies for two years.
Man charged after police negotiators, AOS called out
Man charged after police negotiators, AOS called out
A 21-year-old man has been remanded in custody on an assault charge, after he appeared to hold a woman hostage with a weapon in central Dunedin.