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ORC caught with ‘pants down’
Farmers have come out swinging against the Otago Regional Council, saying it has been caught with its "pants down" over the true costs of its land and water plan.
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Bill welcomed by OceanaGold
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Bill welcomed by OceanaGold
A "large-scale" project to expand the life of Macraes Mine should meet the criteria for the government’s new fast-track legislation, OceanaGold says.
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Planners say mine consent should be declined
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Planners say gold-mine consent should be declined
A gold-mining operation planned for the edge of the Clutha could cause "irreversible damage" to sacred Kāi Tahu sites and should be declined, planners say.
Residential hall not finished in time for students
Residential hall not finished in time for students
A major delay to the extension of a University of Otago residential hall meant it was not finished ahead of the arrival of students.
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Mystery surrounds university council vice-chancellor meeting
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Mystery surrounds university council vice-chancellor meeting
The University of Otago is declining to say how close it is to appointing a new vice-chancellor ahead of a closed-door meeting on the topic this morning.
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Airport at risk of flooding
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Airport at risk of flooding
A major flood on the Taieri Plain would highly likely lead to a "catastrophic" inundation of Dunedin Airport because of the poor condition of floodbanks, a report has found.
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Overbridge price tag concerns
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Overbridge price tag concerns
The DCC is investigating building a new overbridge to help get traffic off the one-way system, but a councillor believes it would cost at least $75m and need government funding.
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Life among the gravestones
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Life among the gravestones
Sorry locals, your secret is out — Otago Daily Times reporters reveal their patch’s formerly best kept secrets.
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Complaint against mayor over racial slur response
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Complaint against mayor over racial slur response
A code of conduct complaint has been laid against Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich by his deputy and another senior councillor for minimising a racial slur in a radio interview.
No-one 'forced from homes' in South D buy-up plan
No-one 'forced from homes' in South Dunedin buy-up plan
The DCC says no-one will be forced from their homes under a $132 million plan to buy up properties in South Dunedin as part of efforts to adapt to climate change.
Council seeks govt help over South Dunedin buy-up
Council seeks govt help over South Dunedin buy-up
The DCC has asked for the government's help as it investigates a $132m programme to buy up properties in South Dunedin as part of efforts to adapt to climate change.
Troubled Otago Uni in search for new leader
Troubled Otago Uni in search for new leader
The University of Otago will conduct a "global search" for a leader to guide it through its financial troubles following the shock departure of vice-chancellor Prof David Murdoch.
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Glenorchy liquefaction risk may threaten insurance
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Glenorchy liquefaction risk may threaten insurance
Residents of an Otago town under threat from the Alpine Fault might struggle to get insurance if not enough is done to address a severe risk of liquefaction.
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‘Significant clinical risk’ in planned hospital cut
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‘Significant clinical risk’ in planned hospital cut
A plan to cull 1000sq m of workspace from the new Dunedin hospital poses a "significant clinical risk", a clinician involved in the redesign says.
Hospital cuts - Te Whatu Ora tell their story
Hospital cuts - Te Whatu Ora tell their story
A plan to cull 1000sq m of workspace from the new Dunedin hospital poses a "significant clinical risk", a clinician involved in the redesign says.
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Vice-chancellor illness forces uni reshuffle
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Vice-chancellor illness forces university to 'rearrange priorities'
The University of Otago says it is rearranging its immediate priorities while its vice-chancellor is on leave with an illness.
Controversial church kicked out of Tent City
Controversial church kicked out of Tent City
A controversial church criticised for "cult-like behaviour" has been ejected from O Week’s Tent City, where it was given a stand despite allegations of racism, sexual assault and homophobia.
Library desperate for staff
Library desperate for staff
Overworked staff at Dunedin Public Libraries say a lack of action from the council torpedoed morale and left its facilities dangerously understaffed.
House badly damaged in South Dunedin fire
House badly damaged in South Dunedin fire
A fire tore through a house in South Dunedin on Saturday evening.
Councillors under scrutiny
Councillors under scrutiny
The Ministry for the Environment is going to monitor crucial Otago Regional Council meetings after an investigation raised concerns about councillor conduct towards staff.