John Lewis

2 days ago | odt.co.nz | John Lewis

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. NewsDunedinBack in the day, Alfie’s goose would nearly be cooked by now. The black Labrador-cross was found wandering around Dunedin recently, looking a little worse for wear and without a chip or a tag. Most dogs found wandering around the community get picked up by the Dunedin City Council, and under the Dog Control Act, they are kept for seven days, so their owners can retrieve them.

2 days ago | odt.co.nz | John Lewis

If this week’s frigid weather came as a shock, it is probably because the southern regions have just had one of their warmest and driest Mays on record. Niwa (Lauder) climate scientist Gregor Macara said while no temperature records were broken in Otago or Southland, they were generally above average — particularly in Dunedin, where the mean May temperature was "well above average" at 11.3°C — 1.7°C above normal.

4 days ago | odt.co.nz | John Lewis

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. NewsDunedinThe first real wintry blast of the year is due to hit the southern regions later this week, bringing snow to low levels — including Dunedin. MetService meteorologist Surprise Mhlongo said a low pressure system was expected to move east across central New Zealand tomorrow morning, followed by a cold southwesterly flow, bringing snow to higher levels in parts of Otago and Southland.

4 days ago | odt.co.nz | John Lewis

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. NewsDunedinGetting a traditional Samoan tātāu (tattoo) really does bring a tear to the eye — in more ways than one. Dunedin-born Samoan Vicky Fitiao, who got a Tualima (a traditional hand tattoo) yesterday, said she was fine until she could feel the Au (tattoo comb) hitting the bones in her fingers.

4 days ago | odt.co.nz | John Lewis

MetService says a weather system sweeping the country is ramping up, as rain and wind begin to lash different areas. Meteorologist Lewis Ferris told Midday Report wet weather and wind had come in from the north, spreading all the way down to Christchurch. Flights have been cancelled in Nelson and Christchurch today and MetService has issued more than 20 severe weather alerts across both main islands.