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.
Vaughan Elder
500-car parking facility for health precinct
500-car parking facility for health precinct
The Southern DHB has unveiled a master plan for a central city health and education precinct which includes a 500-vehicle parking facility and a replacement for parts of Wakari Hospital.
Give it a go: house plants
Give it a go: house plants
Before you end up bidding tens of thousands on a rare house plant, there are a few things you need to know. Otago Daily Times online editor Vaughan Elder speaks to his wife, Sian, who has a wealth of experience keeping indoor plants alive.
Delta still the biggest threat: MoH
Delta still the biggest threat: MoH
Delta remains the biggest threat to New Zealand and it is still too early to say just how hard Omicron will hit when it inevitably spreads in the community, the Ministry of Health says.
ACC suspends two Dunedin staff
ACC suspends two Dunedin staff
ACC has suspended two Dunedin staff members for allegedly inappropriately sharing client information.
‘Thousands of deaths’ from Covid a risk in reopening scenario: modeller
‘Thousands of deaths’ from Covid a risk in reopening scenario: modeller
The most dangerous phase of the Covid-19 pandemic could still be ahead for New Zealand, and opening borders, even with high vaccination rates, could lead to thousands of deaths, it was suggested yesterday.
Lockdown until Xmas - expert's grim prediction if elimination fails
Lockdown until Xmas - expert's grim prediction if elimination fails
New Zealanders do not fully understand how dire the situation will become if the Government’s elimination strategy fails, a leading epidemiologist says.
Student party broken up early into lockdown
Student party broken up early into lockdown
Police had to break up a lockdown-breaching party of more than 100 students in North Dunedin early this morning.
Day spent without power after truck backs into pole
Day spent without power after truck backs into pole
North East Valley residents were without power all day yesterday after a removal truck smashed into a power pole.
Pole tilts precariously after damage from truck
Pole tilts precariously after damage from truck
Power is still out to some North Dunedin residents after a removal truck hit a pole this morning.
Lead in water found at 40 times acceptable level
Lead in water found at 40 times acceptable level
The highest level of lead in the water in Waikouaiti was almost 40 times acceptable levels - not four times as previously reported by the DCC. A public meeting will be held at East Otago Events Centre on Friday night.
New Southland owners for Carrick Winery
New Southland owners for Carrick Winery
A Southland dairy farming couple with a passion for Central Otago have purchased a vineyard previously owned by a slain Auckland woman.
Slain woman’s vineyard bought
Slain woman’s vineyard bought
A Southland dairy farming couple with a passion for Central Otago have purchased a vineyard owned by a slain Auckland woman.
Pilot may have flown too fast
Pilot may have flown too fast
Matthew Wallis was probably flying too fast for the conditions and likely using his cellphone when his helicopter broke apart and plummeted into Lake Wanaka.
Fatal crash: Rotor blade entered cabin breaking helicopter mid-flight
Fatal crash: Rotor blade entered cabin breaking helicopter mid-flight
Speed may have contributed to a helicopter breaking up and crashing into Lake Wanaka leaving pilot Matthew Wallis dead, an investigation has found.
Damning report ‘very difficult’ to write
Damning report ‘very difficult’ to write
A review of Invercargill City Council paints a detailed and damning picture of a mayor not up to the job and suggests it will be up to others to continue to pick up...
More demolition on new hospital site to begin next week
More demolition on new hospital site to begin next week
Demolition of another building to make way for Dunedin's new hospital will start next week followed by noisy pile testing.
Unspoiled views all around
Unspoiled views all around
Vaughan Elder is seduced by the untamed beauty of the West Coast.
Aucklanders should not be going to Queenstown for conferences - Minister
Aucklanders should not be going to Queenstown for conferences - Minister
Health Minister Chris Hipkins says he is not comfortable with Aucklanders travelling to conferences in Queenstown and has called on the city's residents to "do the right thing".
Aucklanders coming to Queenstown conference
Aucklanders coming to Queenstown conference
A conference being held in Queenstown this week includes at least one Aucklander as a guest, despite Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s call for people from the city to avoid mass gatherings.