Hamish MacLean

Landfill opponents trying to raise cash for fight

The proposed Smooth Hill landfill site. STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Landfill opponents trying to raise cash for fight

The Brighton community group trying to stop plans for a landfill at Smooth Hill is trying to raise $43,000 to pay for the lawyers and consultants it says it needs to level the playing field at upcoming hearings.

City fills up for Easter

The new Dunedin Palms Motel keeps the Art Deco style of its predecessor on the High St site....

City fills up for Easter

Not since Easter four years ago, when Ed Sheeran drew people to Dunedin in droves, has the city been so busy over the autumn public holiday, Otago Motel Association president Pete Firns says.

Fatal crash at Jacks Pt

One person has died and another was critically injured in a crash near Queenstown last night.

Marking Holi brings back colour and fun

Taking part in the Holi celebrations are (from left) Fajer Ismael (20), Naziya Vahora (23), Dima...

Marking Holi brings back colour and fun

Bollywood music rang across the University of Otago Union Lawn on Saturday while about 50 students laughed and danced as an array of vibrantly coloured powders drifted on the breeze.

‘Ready, set, go’: throngs enjoy Parkrun after hiatus

A healthy-sized group of people participated in Dunedin Parkrun at the Dunedin Botanic Garden on...

‘Ready, set, go’: throngs enjoy Parkrun after hiatus

More than 150 runners crossed the finish line in Dunedin’s Parkrun on Saturday as the weekly 5km run returned after a seven-month hiatus because of Covid restrictions.

‘Bodies’ used to reinforce protest message

Protesters gather around clothing and footwear laid out to look like corpses on Saturday at the...

‘Bodies’ used to reinforce protest message

What appeared to be four dead bodies covered by sheets lay at the centre of Dunedin’s protest against the war in Ukraine in the Octagon at the weekend.

Colonial past uncovered at ACC build site

A staff member looks on as an excavator removes soil and fill on the ACC site in Dowling St. The...

Colonial past uncovered at ACC build site

A prosperous period of Dunedin’s colonial past is being uncovered in the city’s centre as work begins on a new multi-storey office space for up to 650 employees.

Port Otago takes fight to Supreme Court

Port Otago takes fight to Supreme Court

Port Otago is taking a fight to the Supreme Court over "overly restrictive" environmental constraints the port says could have a significant effect on its operations.

Guidelines for floodbank access

Guidelines for floodbank access

New rules could make public access to Otago Regional Council-owned flood protection areas around the region easier.

Trams could work: readers

What started as an April Fool’s joke could become closer to reality if a Dunedin city councillor and mayoral hopeful gets his way.

Frustration at permit delays

Frustration at permit delays

Council red tape is compounding Covid-related staffing issues, supply shortages and escalating prices in Dunedin’s building sector, a former Dunedin tradesman says.

ORC to seek feedback on cutting rates rise

ORC to seek feedback on cutting rates rise

Otago regional councillors have backed away from making drastic cuts to rates rises in the face of escalating living costs.

Omicron anxiety hitting some sectors hard

Last Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific match between the Highlanders and Blues at Forsyth Barr...

Omicron anxiety hitting some sectors hard

Anxiety concerning Omicron is hitting southern businesses hard as a different wave associated with the Covid-19 pandemic suffocates some sectors.

Extreme care called for around sea lion pup nurseries

Hoopers Inlet, on the Otago Peninsula. Photo: ODT files

Extreme care called for around sea lion pup nurseries

A Dunedin sea lion pup has been struck and killed by a vehicle on an Otago Peninsula road just days after the Department of Conservation called for caution from drivers in the area.

CEO: Bad press may be putting people off ORC

Undesirable media coverage of the Otago Regional Council could be hampering its ability to attract staff and contractors, the chief executive says.

ORC to seek extension for land and water plan

The Otago Regional Council will ask Environment Minister David Parker for an extension on its forthcoming land and water plan.

Discussion about ORC rates rise gets tense

The Otago Regional Council again teetered at the edge of disorder as staff and councillors bickered yesterday amid moves to drop planned rates rises in light of the climbing cost of living.

Laws’ obesity comments draw fire online

'Obese poster girls': Michael Laws' comments criticised

Former broadcaster and politician Michael Laws has been criticised online for making "sexist" remarks.

Concern for sea lion nursery

Department of Conservation biodiversity ranger Jim Fyfe inspects fresh motorcycle tracks in the...

Concern for sea lion nursery

Police and the Department of Conservation have raised concerns after motorcycle tracks were discovered in an area recently identified as an important nursery for Dunedin’s threatened sea lion pups.

Laws’ obesity comments draw fire online

Laws’ obesity comments draw fire online

An Otago regional councillor has been criticised online for "sexist" remarks.

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