Rebecca Fox

The Otago Regional Council's approach to the funding request from Tarras Water Ltd means it faces minimal risk to its investment, Irrigation New Zealand chief executive Andrew Curtis says.

Dunedin came close but it was Christchurch's sunshine which set January records.

A photograph of cattle on the banks of the Upper Taieri above Styx Creek has sparked an investigation by the Otago Regional Council.

The cost of discovering what killed nearly 60 yellow-eyed penguins on Otago Peninsula could put pressure on tight conservation budgets.

Proposals to streamline the resource consent process and increase local government productivity came under fire from the Otago Regional Council this week.

A rain radar for Otago is still not on the agenda of the MetService.

Potential irrigator Tarras Water Ltd has had a reprieve, but it has come with a stern warning from the Otago Regional Council.

Lower Taieri farmers will not see a greater proportion of their flood protection rates paid by the wider community after failing to make a ''compelling'' case for change.

Whether you live at the top of the world's steepest street, on an island in the middle of Otago Harbour or are staying on a cruise ship, census staff will track you down.

Project Kereru in Dunedin is urging people to join a survey recording sightings of the native wood pigeon.

Looking after the chicks orphaned by the mysterious deaths of adult yellow-eyed penguins on Otago Peninsula has become a full-time job.

Swimmers are delighted to be back in the Southern District Health Board therapeutic pool's warm waters.

With emotional voices, the congregation of Knox Church farewelled its minister of eight years yesterday.