DCC doubles EV fleet to hit target of 20
DCC doubles EV fleet to hit target of 20
The Dunedin City Council has more than doubled its fleet of electric vehicles this year.
Hamish MacLean
Fears over 100 limit at Otago Farmers Market
Fears over 100 limit at Otago Farmers Market
They began queuing early at the Otago Farmers Market this morning, but Delta Alert Level 2 restrictions could spell the end for some vendors, market manager Michele Driscoll says.
Genome sequencing key to kakapo survival
Genome sequencing key to kakapo survival
Genome sequencing has given hope to conservationists working with critically endangered kakapo.
Conflict of interest question for councillors
Conflict of interest question for councillors
Otago regional councillors grappled with perceptions of conflicts of interest at a regulatory committee meeting yesterday.
Concerns raised about air quality
Concerns raised about air quality
Long-term trends show Otago air quality is improving, but Otago regional councillors have raised concerns about the region’s regularly smoky skies.
Working on parking solution
Working on parking solution
The Great King St car park in central Dunedin could be opened up for after-hours parking for Dunedin Hospital staff.
Surfer dies off Dunedin beach
Surfer dies off Dunedin beach
A rāhui is in place at a Dunedin beach following the discovery of the body of a local surfer yesterday evening.
Millions earmarked to deal with toxic waste
Millions earmarked to deal with toxic waste
More than $2 million has been set aside to deal with a potentially significant toxic problem held underground in South Dunedin.
Landfill plan reactivated
Landfill plan reactivated
The controversial proposal for a landfill near Brighton Beach is back on track.
One taken to hospital after fire
One taken to hospital after fire
A person was taken to Dunedin Hospital after suffering from smoke inhalation in a house fire in Warrington on Saturday.
Work on railway resumes
Work on railway resumes
Weekend work has resumed to realign the rail line alongside State Highway 88 to Port Chalmers under Alert Level 3.
One hospitalised after Warrington house fire
One hospitalised after Warrington house fire
A person was taken to Dunedin Hospital after suffering from smoke inhalation in a house fire in Warrington today.
Paddleboarder injured at St Kilda
Paddleboarder injured at St Kilda
A paddleboarder was taken to Dunedin Hospital after suffering moderate neck injuries near Lawyers Head this afternoon.
Choppers battle blaze near Middlemarch
Choppers battle blaze near Middlemarch
Two helicopters are assisting in the battle against a fire on a hillside near Middlemarch this afternoon.
Region plays starring role in film
Region plays starring role in film
The first blush of spring may be evident in Otago’s hinterland landscape.
Ready to help in Auckland
Ready to help in Auckland
Dunedin's Dom Gauthier is waiting for a call from the Ministry of Health.
ORC strife: minister to talk to chairman
ORC strife: minister to talk to chairman
The Minister for the Environment is seeking advice on what to do about the Otago Regional Council and intends to talk to the council’s chairman about it directly.
Hipkins waiting for answers on how students managed to board flights
Hipkins waiting for answers on how students managed to board flights
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins wants answers as to how a student managed to breach lockdown by flying from Auckland to Dunedin.
City council concerns over ORC policy statement
City council concerns over ORC policy statement
New housing or infrastructure to meet Dunedin’s growth could be stymied through an overly prohibitive regional policy statement proposed by the regional council, the Dunedin City Council says.
UK company hopes to build data centre in Clyde
UK company hopes to build data centre in Clyde
Plans to build significant digital infrastructure for high-performance computing have been lodged with the Central Otago District Council.