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Hope cracker display will rouse festive spirit
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Hope cracker display will rouse festive spirit
Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like a Santa made out of hay, hay, hay bales.
John Lewis
Heavy rain, hail possible for Central
Heavy rain, hail possible for Central
MetService is warning Central Otago orchardists of thunderstorms this afternoon, bringing heavy rain and hail.
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‘Hot spots’ appearing in regions despite rain
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‘Hot spots’ appearing in regions despite rain
Despite intermittent rain, "hot spots" are starting to pop up in parts of Otago and Southland.
Early primates’ teeth reveal sweet food partiality
Early primates’ teeth reveal sweet food partiality
It is about this time every year that we remember how much of a sweet tooth we all have, what with all the pavlova, ice cream, fruit salad and loads of chocolate we eat.
New study to create national plan for spiritual care
New study to create national plan for spiritual care
In what is believed to be a first for New Zealand, researchers are about to begin a bicultural study aimed at creating a national action plan for spiritual care in the health system, using...
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'Think about the risks' before hitting water
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'Think about the risks' before hitting water
January may be known for having some of the best summer weather of the year, but it is also notorious for having the highest number of water-related injuries.
Care urged as number of dental tourists increases
Care urged as number of dental tourists increases
We have all seen the disastrous results of people not doing their "homework" before having plastic surgery on overseas holidays.
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Don’t fret yet about Christmas weather
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Don’t fret yet about Christmas weather
While the forecast looks as if Christmas Day and Boxing Day are going to be wet and dreary in the South, MetService says it is still too early for festive sun-loving residents to get despondent.
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Night Shelter receives $100,000 grant
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Night Shelter receives $100,000 grant
The Dunedin Night Shelter has been given a major funding injection after receiving a $100,000 grant from the Otago Community Trust.
$100,000 grant awarded to Night Shelter
$100,000 grant awarded to Night Shelter
The Dunedin Night Shelter has been given a major funding injection after receiving a $100,000 grant from the Otago Community Trust.
New Pacific professor ‘humbled, heartened’
New Pacific professor ‘humbled, heartened’
In these times of "unprecedented crises", psychology is a profession that needs to step up and respond equitably for under-served communities.
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Resident removal ‘callous’ - MP
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Resident removal ‘callous’ - MP
The Otago Taieri A&P Society has been labelled "callous" and "intimidating" after doubling down on their bid to have long-term residents of the showground camping area removed.
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'It’s ridiculous': Pensioner booted from home with day's notice
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'It’s ridiculous': Pensioner booted from home with day's notice
A pensioner recovering from a stroke is "stressed to the max" after being given just 24 hours’ notice to vacate a Taieri camping ground where he has been living for the past decade.
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Spring mostly normal with extra rainfall
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Spring mostly normal with extra rainfall
Southern weather this spring was about as normal as weather can be in this age of climate change.
Trading ‘daily grind’ for scares
Trading ‘daily grind’ for scares
If you thought the state of politics in New Zealand was scary at the moment, you should probably head to the Naughty Christmas Horror Ball at Larnach Castle.
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‘Family submarine’ partially restored, to be unveiled
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‘Family submarine’ partially restored, to be unveiled
Most people like to brag about their family car, boat or holiday home.
150th year relaunch of Middlemarch submarine Platypus
150th year relaunch of Middlemarch submarine Platypus
Most people like to brag about their family car, boat or holiday home.
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First-timer goes the whole hog for finals
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First-timer goes the whole hog for finals
Andrew Martin is riding in the fast lane to prominence after being named a finalist in an international motorcycle-building competition — on his first attempt.
Dunedin motorbike builder finalist in international competition
Dunedin motorbike builder finalist in international competition
Andrew Martin is riding in the fast lane to prominence after being named a finalist in an international motorcycle-building competition — on his first attempt.
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Ancient DNA reveals surprises
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Ancient DNA reveals surprises
The South Island takahē is continuing to provide surprises for scientists.