Happenings Around Dunedin

Eleswhere and on a much more serious note, eight people were killed in road accidents over the weekend .

The snow storm that raged through Otago leaving herds of cattle stranded in the highlands of Central Otago, have abated. Up to four helicopters were used to ferry feed into the stranded stock.

Dunedin clothing manufacturers are looking to Fiji in a effort to get skilled machinists.

.South Dunedin Schools are thinking of launching a marketing campaign to lift poor public perceptions which are dragging down their rolls.

170 students were evacuated from The University of Otago after an arson attack on Saturday.

An LPG tanker careered off the road in Taranaki which led to dozens of people being evacuated from their homes

Former All Black coach John Hart has separated from his wife after 27 years of marriage.

The Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTU) as expected have rejected the latest pay settlement and Prime Minister Helen Clarke is expected to announce the date of the general election this week.