Phone ban at schools opposed
Phone ban at schools opposed
Dunedin educationist Kaitlyn Martin disagrees with blanket phone bans at schools, and believes phones can help involve some hard-to-reach pupils in science education.
John Gibb
Week-long university camp all the more appreciated after tough year
Week-long university camp all the more appreciated after tough year
Secondary pupils from throughout New Zealand have felt an "extra spark of joy" about taking part in the latest Hands-On at Otago summer camp, after earlier Covid-19 restrictions.
Plant’s putrid odours sure to draw crowds
Plant’s putrid odours sure to draw crowds
What becomes so smelly and pungent that, almost despite yourself, you are drawn inexorably into its grimly repellent odours?
Border ban not needed, researchers say
Border ban not needed, researchers say
The Government should avoid banning people entering New Zealand from specific countries where there may be variants of the virus that causes Covid-19, Dunedin researchers say.
Everyone out as seal and sea lion join in
Everyone out as seal and sea lion join in
Swimmers cooling off at St Kilda Beach this afternoon had to get out of the water after a seal and sea lion decided to join them.
Summer school numbers appear ‘positive’
Summer school numbers appear ‘positive’
Students at the University of Otago’s latest Summer School are adding a buzz to the campus and early enrolments may be up on last year, organisers say.
‘Fabulous friendships’ made at camp
‘Fabulous friendships’ made at camp
Amid the kayaking and abseiling, some youngsters with diabetes have life-changing experiences at an annual Berwick summer camp.
Photo of rarely seen little owl delights
Photo of rarely seen little owl delights
After many years of looking but not seeing much, Dunedin zoologist Anthony Harris was delighted to see a photograph of a little owl.
McGowan stepping down ahead of Business South formation
McGowan stepping down ahead of Business South formation
Otago Chamber of Commerce chief executive Dougal McGowan is resigning this week ahead of the formation of Business South, a new business advocacy body.
‘Legendary teacher, giant amongst scholars’
‘Legendary teacher, giant amongst scholars’
OBITUARY: Emeritus Prof Jim Flynn became one of the University of Otago’s most internationally well known scholars by fearlessly investigating race, IQ and intelligence and why humane ideals should be supported.
Train trips attracting plenty of patronage
Train trips attracting plenty of patronage
Two hundred passengers enjoyed fine weather and good views during the latest Seasider return train trip to Waitati from Dunedin yesterday.
Kiwis tell of ‘chaos’, ‘insanity’ in US
Kiwis tell of ‘chaos’, ‘insanity’ in US
US citizens are reacting to recent dramatic political developments, including a big break-in at the Washington, DC Capitol complex, with a mix of horror and hope, a former Dunedin reporter says.
Fears for democracy in US
Fears for democracy in US
The United States may be facing the worst political and constitutional crisis since the American Civil War in the 1860s, a University of Otago academic says.
Dogs at serious risk if left in parked cars, SPCA warns
Dogs at serious risk if left in parked cars, SPCA warns
SPCA Otago chief executive Sophie McSkimming is urging motorists to leave their pets at home on hot days, after repeated problems with dogs being left in cars on summer days.
Car racing old hand in it for friendship
Car racing old hand in it for friendship
The camaraderie and not just a love of blinding speed encouraged Allan Kirk to race his Ford Falcon BA production car yesterday at Beachlands Speedway’s first meeting of the new year.
Sea critters cover sand in colour
Sea critters cover sand in colour
A big stranding of tiny, colourful crustaceans at Te Rauone Beach, on Otago Harbour, could be a sign of a return to the more regular summer strandings of red krill which were more common 10 years ago.
Astronomers use day photography for gas giant pics
Astronomers use day photography for gas giant pics
Dunedin amateur astronomers recently gained a rare New Zealand sighting, one of the best in the country, of the Great Conjunction, involving Jupiter and Saturn.
Repeated flooding ‘stressful’
Repeated flooding ‘stressful’
Repeated flooding and inadequate flood protection make it "incredibly stressful" to run a business in Middlemarch, businessman Steve Goodlass says.
Mixed blessing for those on the land
Mixed blessing for those on the land
Recent heavy rain and hail has had a mixed impact in Otago, destroying millions of dollars of cherry crops, but boosting grass growth for farmers.
‘Muddlemarch’ flood despair
‘Muddlemarch’ flood despair
A second Middlemarch flood in two years has residents calling for urgent action.