John Gibb

As result looms, US expat ‘really scared’

US citizen Jade De La Paz (35) at a US election function yesterday. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

As result looms, US expat ‘really scared’

Former Hawaiian resident Jade De La Paz began yesterday hoping for a big Democratic win but was later much more uncertain because of the knife-edge closeness of the US presidential election.

Turnout shows positive outcome

Turnout shows positive outcome

South Dunedin Community Network manager Robyn McLean (left) and network chairwoman Eleanor Doig at the network’s sixth community hui, at the Bathgate School hall yesterday evening.

'Major' power outage in Cromwell

Aurora Energy chief executive Dr Richard Fletcher said the company acknowledged the price rise...

'Major' power outage in Cromwell

Many Cromwell households were without power after a major outage this evening.

Owner elated as gate reinstated after spate of eight thefts in Highgate

Pacific St resident Phyll Esplin stands at her front gate. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Owner elated as gate reinstated after spate of eight thefts in Highgate

Phyll Esplin has never been so pleased to hear the squeak of her old wrought-iron front gate.

Half young New Zealand children’s energy intake from ultra-processed food

A new Dunedin study shows that young New Zealand children receive half their energy intake from ultra-processed foods.

Interactive fun for pupils at roadshow

Ava McSkimming (9), a year 5 pupil at Fairfield School, enjoys herself at a National Science-Technology Roadshow, hosted by Dunedin North Intermediate yesterday.

Ultra-processed foods source of half of Kiwi kids' energy intake

A new Dunedin-led study shows young New Zealand children receive half their energy intake from ultra-processed foods.

Podcasts aim to illustrate the human side of science

Spanish-born University of Otago science communication student Alba Suarez Garcia. PHOTO: PETER...

Podcasts aim to illustrate the human side of science

An innovative podcast series titled “Around the World in 80 Discoveries” aims to highlight the diversity of international researchers and scientific research in Dunedin.

Love and respect keep ties strong

Bob and Eileen McRae celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday. PHOTO: GREGOR...

Love and respect keep ties strong

"We just clicked." That is how Eileen McRae (nee Wilkinson) explains becoming attracted to a dashing young man from Gore at a certain December dance in Queenstown in 1957.

Punters lap up two-day beer fest

Ladi6 performs at the Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival on Saturday. PHOTO: JARED YEOWARD

Punters lap up two-day beer fest

The second and last day of the latest Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival on Saturday went down as easily as the first.

32 sections sold at blackboard auction

Auctioneer Ray Kean gets the ball rolling at a blackboard auction for 39 properties at Heathfield...

32 sections sold at blackboard auction

Thirty-two of the 39 sections at the Heathfield subdivision in Mosgiel were sold in a successful blackboard auction at the weekend, which again highlighted strong demand in the Dunedin residential market.

Festival going from strength to strength

Nepalese dance performers Bandana Regmi (left) and Tupten Tamang (both 17) at Burns Hall, First...

Festival going from strength to strength

The holding of a Nepalese cultural festival at a First Church of Otago hall reflected the event’s continuing positive development, organisers said.

Community 'devastated' at trail rider's death

A motorbike rider killed in a South Otago school's fundraising event was a "husband, father, colleague and friend" whose death has devastated organisers, the school says.

Person flown to Dunedin after Southland crash

A seriously-injured person has been flown to Dunedin Hospital after an early morning car crash east of Mataura.

$2.7m gained in career development funding

$2.7m gained in career development funding

University of Otago researchers have gained more than $2.7million in career development funds, including for a study to identify patients at greater risk of poor cancer outcomes.

Appeal after large feral cat seen near beach

The animal spotted by Mark Orr which he describes as a 'big cat'. Photo: Supplied

Appeal after large feral cat seen near beach

Otago Peninsula Trust ecotourism manager Hoani Langsbury is appealing for any photographs or further sightings of a large feral cat seen near Allans Beach this week.

$8m redevelopment to boost overnight bed capacity

A big unit of structural scaffolding, about 30m wide and 60m long, has been moved into place...

$8m redevelopment to boost overnight bed capacity

An $8 million redevelopment at Mercy Hospital will deliver the hospital’s biggest boost in overnight bed capacity for 20 years.

Broadcast ‘opportunity’ for students

The Otago University Students' Association has disaffiliated with the Elohim Bible Academy. Photo...

Broadcast ‘opportunity’ for students

University of Otago students and academics will next week contribute a 90-minute segment to an innovative international online video broadcast, commenting on the United States elections.

New dino show offsets 20% fall in museum visitor numbers

New dino show offsets 20% fall in museum visitor numbers

Stricter Covid-19 controls recently contributed to a more than 20% drop in Otago Museum visitors, but a new dinosaur show has since boosted numbers.

Youth hui draws a crowd

Startup Dunedin facilitator Angus Pauley speaks at an Otepoti Youth Vision Hui at the Dunedin...

Youth hui draws a crowd

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of developing skills and obtaining meaningful work, participants in an Otepoti Youth Vision hui said yesterday.

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