Knitters using skills to help Ukraine refugees
Knitters using skills to help Ukraine refugees
A team of southern knitters are using their sharp skills to aid Ukrainian refugees.
Tim Scott
Science Expo showcases departments
Science Expo showcases departments
A robot dog, glow-in-the-dark rocks, banana DNA and oat milk ice cream gave members of the public the chance to be scientists for the weekend.
Bar owner looks back to the future
Bar owner looks back to the future
A team of Dunedin comedians are manning the helm of Dunedin’s newest venue, built on the back of their former stomping ground.
‘Incredible talent’ in show inspired by singing animals
‘Incredible talent’ in show inspired by singing animals
A colourful cast of singing animals is the inspiration behind an annual show that is "bigger and better than ever before".
Apprentices graduate as garden celebrates 160 years
Apprentices graduate as garden celebrates 160 years
One of Dunedin’s longest running institutions has two reasons to celebrate this weekend.
Dunedin electrician celebrates 50 years in industry
Dunedin electrician celebrates 50 years in industry
The first thing Stuart Smeaton was told when working as an assistant lineman was "to respect electricity".
New cops go straight to the coalface
New cops go straight to the coalface
Escorting a "lump of coal" from a bank is not something that is covered in police basic training, but this was a scenario Dunedin’s newest recruits did not find too hot to handle.
'Hell of a noise': Dunedin flight aborted during take-off
'Hell of a noise': Dunedin flight aborted during take-off
"Everyone went, ‘Oh God’. It was making a hell of a lot of noise."
Bowel cancer breakthrough 'significant'
Bowel cancer breakthrough 'significant'
University of Otago researchers have made a "significant development" in the fight against New Zealand’s second-deadliest cancer that could allow it to be detected and treated much earlier.
Dissonance between audio, visual aspects
Dissonance between audio, visual aspects
Pink Floyd 'The Dark Side of the Moon' Immersive Planetarium Experience promises breathtaking visuals and spectacular surround sound that would bring the legendary album to life.
Best buildings in the South
Best buildings in the South
Projects ranging from a humble hut in the mountains to a brick-encased substation have been recognised as the best buildings in the South for 2023, PIJF cadet reporter Tim Scott reports on this year’s Southern Architecture Awards.
Liquor store incident ends in arrest of wanted man
Liquor store incident ends in arrest of wanted man
A wanted man was arrested after running past police who were apprehending another man following an incident at a liquor store.
Tyre spiking ends 340km chase
Tyre spiking ends 340km chase
A 340km trail of chaos that ended in armed police ramming a stolen VW Beetle off the road in Waitati could have resulted in death, police say.
Cops arresting shoplifter get two for one deal
Cops arresting shoplifter get two for one deal
A wanted man was arrested after running past police who were apprehending another man following a liquor store robbery.
Watch: Dramatic moment cops ram fleeing Beetle off road
Watch: Dramatic moment cops ram fleeing Beetle off road
Dramatic footage shows police ramming a stolen VW Beetle off the road at Waitati before armed officers with weapons drawn swarm the driver.
Octacan appeal on track to receive 20,000 cans
Octacan appeal on track to receive 20,000 cans
Star-shaped stacks of cans shone as brightly as the generosity of their donors.
The long and short of it
The long and short of it
Golfers cast long shadows on the green at the Otago Golf Club, in Balmacewen, yesterday, during the shortest day of the year.
Delightful creations make home in church
Delightful creations make home in church
A Hookah-smoking giant caterpillar is among a host of otherworldly creatures hidden within Dunedin’s First Church.
Childhood view becomes winning composition
Childhood view becomes winning composition
A southern soundscape with close ties to its composer’s home has been announced as the winner of an annual award for orchestral composition.
Can-do attitude: pupil goes all out for cause
Can-do attitude: pupil goes all out for cause
A Dunedin secondary school pupil has gone from forgetting about a can drive until the night before to collecting more than 600.