'Rat-faced' in Dunedin - Cops kept busy by drunken behaviour
'Rat-faced' in Dunedin - Cops kept busy by drunken behaviour
Some Dunedin people took the move to alert level one as an excuse to get "rat-faced" which led to a busy weekend for police.
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'Very happy': Cook venue owner says name change soon
'Very happy': Cook venue owner says name change soon
Dunedin music venue The Cook could have a new name within a week.
Donations saving students
Donations saving students
A generous pool of donations has poured into a fund helping struggling students.
Wilson disappointed by climate change response
Wilson disappointed by climate change response
Frustrated and disappointed is how one councillor feels about the Otago Regional Council’s response to climate change.
Baker supporting protest action
Baker supporting protest action
Buying a loaf of bread this week could help support a human rights movement.
ORC consultant spending criticised
ORC consultant spending criticised
Spending by the Otago Regional Council on consultants and lawyers has ‘‘absolutely staggered’’ one councillor, who has asked for clarification.
Convalescing kea named for official
Convalescing kea named for official
There were two Bloomfields bringing comfort to people during lockdown.
Kea at Dunedin Wildlife Hospital named after Dr Bloomfield
Kea at Dunedin Wildlife Hospital named after Dr Bloomfield
People might not be aware, but there were two Bloomfields bringing comfort to people during the lockdown.
Port gains consent for admin building
Port gains consent for admin building
Port Chalmers residents will be able to reflect on times past if plans for a new building go ahead.
Ecosanctuary’s defences may get assistance
Ecosanctuary’s defences may get assistance
A significant funding boost to maintain the Orokonui Ecosanctuary’s predator fence could be signed off this week.
ORC dips into reserves to offset rates rises
ORC dips into reserves to offset rates rises
Using more of the Otago Regional Council’s reserves was a prudent way to offset rates rises, councillors said as they settled on a 0% general rates rise for next year.
Union march against mothballing, job cuts
Union march against mothballing, job cuts
Workers are demanding Dunedin Railways ‘‘at the very least’’ apply for a wage subsidy extension to help rescind its staff redundancies.
Haywards online auctions to stay
Haywards online auctions to stay
Haywards Auction House Dunedin will today have its first general auction since mid-March and it has decided to hold on to part of its Covid-19 business structure for good.
Railway workers protest mothballing of Taieri Gorge
Railway workers protest mothballing of Taieri Gorge
Taieri Gorge workers marched through Dunedin streets to deliver the mayor a letter this morning.
Conservation cupids hold high hopes for takahe
Conservation cupids hold high hopes for takahe
Love is in the air at the Orokonui Ecosanctuary, with arrival of two new takahe which are expected to bring the patter of tiny feet.
Dead ducks are not recyclable: council
Dead ducks are not recyclable: council
A significant number of duck carcasses have been found in recycling bins across the South.
Freshwater plans meet with approval
Freshwater plans meet with approval
Local groups are pleased to see water quality being taken seriously, following the announcement of new freshwater reforms.
Don't put ducks in recycle bins, council warns
Don't put ducks in recycle bins, council warns
A significant amount of duck carcasses have been found in recycling bins across the South, forcing all rubbish to be dumped in landfill.
Pattern to pup sightings
Pattern to pup sightings
This fur seal pup was spotted among the rocks at St Clair Beach, in Dunedin, yesterday morning but had disappeared by dusk.
$2 flat bus fare for Dunedin trial
$2 flat bus fare for Dunedin trial
Dunedinites will follow in Queenstown’s footsteps in paying a $2 flat fare for bus trips.