Fallen tree cleared quickly
Fallen tree cleared quickly
A fallen tree was no match for the efficiency of Invercargill firefighters early today.
John Gibb
Academic achievements run in family
Academic achievements run in family
A Dunedin family will achieve a rare treble today at the University of Otago’s latest graduation ceremonies.
First lecturer in chaplaincy for uni
First lecturer in chaplaincy for uni
The University of Otago has appointed its first lecturer in chaplaincy, the Very Rev Dr Graham Redding, amid a growing national shortage of chaplains.
Rare wetlands visitor
Rare wetlands visitor
The marsh crake, a small, well-camouflaged bird seldom seen near Dunedin, has recently been reported in the Tomahawk Lagoon area.
Zircon key to ancient continent structures
Zircon key to ancient continent structures
Scientific detective work suggests part of China was once a close neighbour of our home continent Zealandia.
Heritage, haggis bring families south
Heritage, haggis bring families south
The Edinburgh of the South proved a hit for about 100 people who staged a Scottish gathering at the weekend.
Graduates urged to help solve world’s problems
Graduates urged to help solve world’s problems
University of Otago graduates have been urged to take the time to stop and think, and help solve some of the world’s big problems.
Six of the best back on song
Six of the best back on song
After an enforced break through Covid-19 disruption last year, the University of Otago Capping Sextet was back in action during the latest capping events in Dunedin at the weekend.
Car and hedge damaged in Waitaki fire
Car and hedge damaged in Waitaki fire
A car and a small section of hedge were damaged in a fire in Waitaki overnight.
Agricultural professor appointed
Agricultural professor appointed
University of Otago graduate Craig Bunt has been made the inaugural professor of Otago’s agricultural innovation programme.
Artist makes history with three awards
Artist makes history with three awards
Aucklander Gavin Chai has made a small but important piece of history in Dunedin - the first artist in more than 140 years to win three award categories at the same Otago Art Society exhibition.
Fog delays boats, causes flight disruption
Fog delays boats, causes flight disruption
Thick fog across parts of coastal Otago delayed two boat arrivals and caused early flight disruption at Dunedin Airport.
Star catches up with first singing teacher
Star catches up with first singing teacher
Grammy Award-winning opera singer Jonathan Lemalu has been happily reunited with his first singing teacher, Honor McKellar.
Simple wreath to honour fallen trammies
Simple wreath to honour fallen trammies
Some Dunedin bus drivers yesterday laid a simple, improvised wreath at their workplace Anzac commemoration, transferring the usual wreath money to a veterans’ charity.
Events raise awareness of vaccination
Events raise awareness of vaccination
Otago Museum staff joined forces with the University of Otago yesterday in a series of hands-on events aimed at raising community awareness about Covid-19 vaccination.
Purakaunui pit’s kumara dated to 1450
Purakaunui pit’s kumara dated to 1450
Researchers have found evidence of ancient kumara near Dunedin, overturning the orthodox view that the climate was too cold for the tuber’s use south of Banks Peninsula.
Sea ‘boiling’ as whales hunt for fish
Sea ‘boiling’ as whales hunt for fish
Humpback whales have been spotted feeding enthusiastically on a school of fish off Taiaroa Head.
Helicopter pilot horrified at close drone encounter
Helicopter pilot horrified at close drone encounter
A sharp-eyed paramedic may have helped prevent a potential disaster by spotting a drone flying close to the Dunedin Hospital helipad as a helicopter was about to take off.
'Disgusting': Drone flying near helicopter could have been disastrous
'Disgusting': Drone flying near helicopter could have been disastrous
A South Island rescue helicopter came close to catastrophe last night when it nearly collided with a drone.
No-one badly hurt in crash
No-one badly hurt in crash
London Street’s uphill lane was blocked for some time yesterday after a two-car crash at the intersection with Stuart St, in Dunedin.