Miss Otago Pageant director Donna Dobbinson and assistant Annilise Dobbinson are excited about reviving the event, in Dunedin yesterday. Photo by Peter McIntosh.
If you have missed Miss Otago, you will be glad to hear her crown is being polished for the pageant's return.
On October 22, 19 17- to 24-year-old women will take part in the Miss Otago Pageant, which was last held 12 years ago. Other titles to be won include Miss Photogenic, Miss Friendship, and Miss Swimwear.
Winds up to 65kmh on Monday night cut power to 13,000 consumers and toppled trees in Dunedin.
Forget booming and dispersants. Dr Jock Churchman believes a more effective method of oil absorption - the use of cooking oil - needs to be considered for the Rena spill.
There is a buzz brewing in Brockville, a buzz for change and self-sufficiency.
The flash and glamour of the Milan modelling industry make a huge contrast with the stark surrounds of a research laboratory inhabited by mice.
The attitudes of older New Zealanders to immigrants, often the subject of political discussion, are to be studied by a University of Otago student.
Not all teachers would relish the opportunity to be thrown out of a raft by a pack of their pupils, but Lance Woods knows how great the experience is for building lasting relationships.
It will be at least six weeks before the family of a former Dunedin man and prominent Perth rugby player who died in Bali last week know what killed him.
Southern police and St John staff rose to the occasion of the Rugby World Cup and revelled in the "festive" atmosphere the games and fans provided over the past month.
Russell McKinnon travels the world 100 days of the year reporting on various sporting events, and could not have been happier to spend the past five weeks in Dunedin.
Examples of how to grow old well were on display at Age Concern Otago yesterday, when the organisation celebrated International Day of the Older Person a day early by holding its inaugural Person of Value awards ceremony.
Most Dunedin people get to pretend they are Irish only on St Patrick's Day, but not this year.
One of the world's best model scouts cast his eye over some of Dunedin's top talent yesterday.
Paul Holmes had a clear goal in writing his latest book - to "spell out, clearly and simply" what caused the 1979 Mt Erebus tragedy.
Tucked away in Andersons Bay is a self contained world teaching young people how to re-engage in their community. Ahead of National Social Workers' Day today, Ellie Constantine toured Puketai Care and Protection Residence with social worker Colin Gale.
Move over brown and black frames and lenses. Popping colours, zany shapes and interesting accents are making a splash in this season's sunglasses. Ellie Constantine scopes out the latest in trends.
Cooking a family meal may seem like a simple task, but when that family has a new baby, or is coping with illness, getting dinner on the table becomes a struggle.
Larnach Castle was the venue for a clash between the Nude Blacks and the Romanian Vampires on Saturday, the third naked rugby game in Dunedin this year.
A worldwide event Moving Planet, promoted by 350.org, was held at in the Dunedin North Intermediate School hall, on Saturday.
A simple concept to help anyone affected by domestic violence better understand themselves and their situation has won not only the praise of participants, but also a national peace award.
