Family follows mother’s ambition into rodeo
Family follows mother’s ambition into rodeo
Not everyone has the fastest horse or the best-trained horse at the rodeo.
Hamish MacLean
‘Unanswered questions’ remain about contamination: minister
‘Unanswered questions’ remain about contamination: minister
The angst and frustration in Waikouaiti and Karitane is understandable as questions remain surrounding lead found in the local water supply, Associate Minister of Health Ayesha Verrall says.
CCTV captures ‘abhorrent’ incident
CCTV captures ‘abhorrent’ incident
WARNING: Distressing content. About 30 protected red-billed gulls were killed as two cars and a quad bike hooned around the Royal Albatross Centre car park,, Otago Peninsula Trust ecotourism manager Hoani Langsbury says.
Protected gulls killed by quad bike and cars at Taiaroa Head
Protected gulls killed by quad bike and cars at Taiaroa Head
About 30 protected red-billed gulls were killed as two cars and a quad bike hooned around the Royal Albatross Centre car park for about three hours early on Saturday.
Public unclear on low carbon future: study
Public unclear on low carbon future: study
Despite believing in climate change, many people do not have a clear picture of what a low carbon future looks like, a University of Otago study has found.
University’s strategy draws 70 submissions
University’s strategy draws 70 submissions
More than 70 submissions were received on the University of Otago’s vision for the next 20 years, the university says.
Change coming for farmers, consumers
Change coming for farmers, consumers
The Climate Change Commission will release on Monday its recommendations on a path to meet its net-zero 2050 emissions target; proposed limits to greenhouse gases that can be emitted over the next...
Sth D library design to reduce flood risk
Sth D library design to reduce flood risk
The planned $11 million South Dunedin library will be designed with raised floors to lower the risk of flooding, the Dunedin City Council says.
DCC says wastewater treatment plant discharge compliant
DCC says wastewater treatment plant discharge compliant
The Dunedin City Council said yesterday its Green Island wastewater treatment plant was compliant with all discharge quality limits.
Low supply driver for real estate
Low supply driver for real estate
Queenstown's Covid troubles have not had a lasting impact on property prices because of a lack of supply.
Youngsters show off skills at A&P show
Youngsters show off skills at A&P show
The simplicity of an old engine gets Saddle Hill teenager Max Martin’s motor running.
Lily show adds summer feel
Lily show adds summer feel
Bold and beautiful lilies brought a colourful summer feel to Dunedin’s Forbury Park Raceway at the weekend.
Solar farm proposed after landfill closure
Solar farm proposed after landfill closure
When the Green Island landfill reaches capacity it could be capped with a $10million solar farm.
Stars beginning to align
Stars beginning to align
Stars have begun to adorn Ross Creek reservoir, in Dunedin, as the installation of a major new public art piece is under way.
DCC climate change work to increase staff
DCC climate change work to increase staff
Climate change work is behind the biggest proposed increase in staffing levels at the DCC, as personnel costs across the organisation are set to climb to nearly $70 million next year.
9.8% rates increase proposed
9.8% rates increase proposed
A nearly 10% rates rise has been proposed in the first year of a Dunedin long-term plan that includes $1.5billion in capital spending over its 10-year span.
Call for NZ to sign up to coalition on environment
Call for NZ to sign up to coalition on environment
New Zealand could jeopardise its reputation as an environmentally responsible nation if it does not join a coalition of 50 countries lobbying for better environmental protection of at least 30% of...
ORC work questioned after flood
ORC work questioned after flood
A Middlemarch property owner says work by the Otago Regional Council in March Creek could have intensified the flooding in town at the start of the month.
Collective decision in face of rising sea
Collective decision in face of rising sea
As sea levels rise and severe storms intensify, warnings mount about the future that coastal Dunedin faces.
Trio seen trashing abandoned car: police
Trio seen trashing abandoned car: police
An abandoned car has allegedly been trashed by a group of men near Lawyers Head in Dunedin.