Astronaut outlines life in space
Astronaut outlines life in space
The experience of life on a space station, including how astronauts sleep and eat, was shared by Nasa mission specialist Stephanie Wilson last night.
Ellie Constantine
The intricate icing on the cake
The intricate icing on the cake
A young boy's simple request set Sharon Davies on a passionate cake-decorating mission.
Optimistic after reading wellbeing strategy
Optimistic after reading wellbeing strategy
Members of Dunedin's ageing population are pleased to be on the Dunedin City Council's agenda, following the release of its draft social wellbeing strategy this week.
Like father, like son . . .
Like father, like son . . .
It has been a tough year for the Church family, but a highlight has been Sam Church's selection to represent New Zealand in steer riding.
Sam given a good steer towards competitive goal
Sam given a good steer towards competitive goal
Palmerston steer rider Sam Church has managed to get halfway to competing in a transtasman rodeo competition, thanks to a $1000 donation from a former barrel racer.
Board wants repairs at Brighton Domain
Board wants repairs at Brighton Domain
The seagulls and ducks may enjoy Brighton Domain, but the Saddle Hill Community Board thinks it is a disgrace and help to fix it has been slow in coming.
Young butchers are a cut above
Young butchers are a cut above
Robert Holdaway's top meat tip is never to salt steak before it hits the pan.
Board angry at state of estuary
Board angry at state of estuary
Kaikorai Estuary is in a "disgusting" state and Dunedin City Council staff have been asked to "bring their waders" to help fix the problem.
Courts may use video links
Courts may use video links
Video conferencing is being considered as an interim solution to difficulties arising from closed courthouses, including those in Otago.
Courtesy van start deemed a success
Courtesy van start deemed a success
The launch of a Dunedin police courtesy van to ferry grossly intoxicated people home proved a success on Saturday night.
How to make Christmas log
How to make Christmas log
Flavours of Home is a series of recipes from around the world cooked by people at home in Otago. This week Christiane Leurquin, from France, makes Bûche de Noël (Christmas log). Christiane Leurquin...
Flavours of Home - stuffed peppers
Flavours of Home - stuffed peppers
Flavours of home is a series of recipes from around the world cooked by people at home in Otago. This week Gisela Andrew from Germany shows us how to make stuffed peppers.
Conger eel soup
Conger eel soup
Ann Barsby, from Jersey in the Channel Islands, shows us how to make soupe de congre. Ann Barsby was born and grew up in Jersey. The island in the English Channel is famous for its Jersey cows, fish...
Orders talks to businesses
Orders talks to businesses
Community development is an important area of work which requires the balance of local government and community involvement, Dunedin City Council chief executive Paul Orders says.
How to make Jersey bean crock
How to make Jersey bean crock
Flavours of home is a series of recipes from around the world cooked by people at home in Otago. This week Ann Barsby, from Jersey in the Channel Islands, shows us how to make Jersey bean crock.
How to make ervilhas com ovos escalfados (green peas with poached eggs)
How to make ervilhas com ovos escalfados (green peas with poached eggs)
Flavours of home is a series of recipes from around the world cooked by people at home in Otago. This week Célia Mendes from Portugal shows us how to make ervilhas com ovos escalfados (green peas with poached eggs).
Dunedin 'a mini Greece'
Dunedin 'a mini Greece'
Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis was accused of "electioneering" when he faced up to the Mosgiel Taieri Community Board yesterday.
Notices to boil water still likely after upgrade
Notices to boil water still likely after upgrade
A planned upgrade of Outram's water treatment plant meets Dunedin City Council's budget constraints, but boil-water notices may still be required for the area.
Hope still alive for missing NZ pilot
Hope still alive for missing NZ pilot
More specialised search equipment will be used today in the hunt for a former Alexandra pilot and two Australian colleagues in dense Papua New Guinea jungle.
McDonald's not building in Mosgiel
McDonald's not building in Mosgiel
Revelations McDonald's will not build a restaurant in Mosgiel "any time soon", have been called "a shame".