Devotees promoting ancient horse breed
If the mythical Norse god Thor and his trusty hammer were to ride into town on a horse today, they would probably be on one of these, a Norwegian fjord horse.
Dunedin
Tavern all but gone from site
Tavern all but gone from site
Only the facade remains of Caversham’s gutted Mitchells Tavern.
Tourist pleads guilty after head-on crash
Tourist pleads guilty after head-on crash
A Florida tourist on the first day of his holiday caused a "terrible, horrible tragedy" for another group of holidaymakers when he hit them head-on.
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After decades, prickly gift now thing of beauty
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After decades, prickly gift now thing of beauty
When Dave Wilson's son gave him a cactus about 21 years ago, he was initially a bit miffed.
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Person rescued after 10m fall
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Person rescued after 10m fall
A person was flown to Dunedin Hospital after falling 10m down a bank at a "notorious" area at Cape Saunders yesterday.
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Dermatological services in South criticised
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Dermatological services in South criticised
Employing specialists in Christchurch will not be enough to meet the needs of Otago and Southland patients with serious skin conditions, a retired dermatologist says.
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Eight-year journey reaches New Zealand
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Eight-year journey reaches New Zealand
Cromford, it's a village in the middle of England, ironically about as far away from the sea as one can get.
Museum campaigns for ‘charming’ velvet worm vote
Museum campaigns for ‘charming’ velvet worm vote
What would you do if you came across a large, leggy worm that spits sticky glue to snare its prey?
Treasured rings back with fire victim
Treasured rings back with fire victim
When Dunedin man Gary West’s home was destroyed in a fire, he feared he had lost everything connecting him to his late wife.
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Man stomped partner, attacked her mother
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Man stomped partner, attacked her mother
A Dunedin man who attacked his partner and her mother then trashed their home has no explanation for his actions.
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Outdoor bowling surface to be built beside stadium
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Outdoor bowling surface to be built beside stadium
A new lawn bowls outdoor playing surface could be in use in Dunedin from next spring, complementing an indoor stadium for the sport beside it.
Disappointment but no surprise over hospital delays
Disappointment but no surprise over hospital delays
Residents in the lower South Island remain in the dark about the future of the new Dunedin Hospital as costs continue to rise.
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‘Matter of when, not if’ H5N1 bird flu arrives
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‘Matter of when, not if’ H5N1 bird flu arrives
Following the death of an American from H5N1 bird flu recently, a Dunedin evolutionary virologist believes it is "a matter of when, not if" the virus arrives in New Zealand.
Reward worth the effort
Reward worth the effort
A black-backed gull attempts to open a snail shell.
Walker airlifted to hospital after Cape Saunders fall
Walker airlifted to hospital after Cape Saunders fall
One person has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a moderate condition after falling 10m down a bank at Cape Saunders.
Mountainbikers buzzing as series looms
Mountainbikers buzzing as series looms
Floating gracefully through the air at high speed, twisting and turning like in aerial ballet, you could just about set the moves of high-performing mountainbikers to music.
Hopes with treatment overseas
Hopes with treatment overseas
A young Dunedin woman whose life has been turned upside down by a chronic disease is counting on cutting-edge treatment in Mexico to get her future back on track.
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‘At peace’: woman pens own death notice
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‘At peace’: woman pens own death notice
If you have any questions for Bianca "Bee" Chittock, she says it is too late.
Groping waitress ‘a blip’ in behaviour
Groping waitress ‘a blip’ in behaviour
A drunk man who groped and taunted a waitress at an Alexandra establishment says it was "a blip".
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Police car joy-rider finishes full sentence
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Police car joy-rider finishes full sentence
A Central Otago man who aimed a firearm at police and took a patrol car on a 270km spin chose to serve his entire jail term because it was "in the public interest".