Dunedin

Outbreak thought contained after dead birds found away from site

Waterfowl at the Waikouaiti wastewater treatment plant yesterday. PHOTOS: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Outbreak thought contained after dead birds found away from site

Dead birds have been found up to 80m from a DCC-run site where avian botulism has been confirmed, but the council believes the disease is contained at the plant.

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Rush to discover what ‘East of Eden’ is all about

"East of Eden", the popular 1952 novel by John Steinbeck. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Rush to discover what ‘East of Eden’ is all about

Those wanting to brush up on what all this East of Eden fuss is about may be out of luck.

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Passer-by praised for lifesaving actions after crash

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Passer-by praised for lifesaving actions after crash

Police have praised the quick thinking of a mystery person who saved a motorcyclist from bleeding out following a serious accident north of Dunedin.

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$92m tag for new landfill

The proposed Smooth Hill site looking north towards Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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$92m tag for new landfill

The proposed budget for a new Dunedin landfill at Smooth Hill has nearly doubled to $92 million.

Principals in the learning seat

REPORT: MARK JOHN / PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Principals in the learning seat

Dunedin principals (from left) Charissa Nicol, Bridget Davidson and Kate Nicholson took part in a leadership programme hosted by the Harvard Club of Australia.

Disappointment as DCC hits brakes on trail

Disappointment as DCC hits brakes on trail

The team behind a highly anticipated cycling trail from Dunedin to Mosgiel is "extremely disappointed" it has been removed from the city council’s nine-year plan.

Ukraine ambassador grateful for support

Ukraine Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand Vasyl Myroshnychenko (front, centre) gave a talk...

Ukraine ambassador grateful for support

The Ukraine ambassador to Australia and New Zealand wants to thank the two countries for their ongoing support in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Damaging winds possible in parts of South

The South looks set to cop some more wild weather as a new frontal system moves in later today.

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Homeless still housed in motels

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Homeless still housed in motels

Homeless people are still stuck sleeping in Dunedin motels waiting for a home, despite a government minister announcing the practice was a policy "disaster" that had mostly ended.

Safe driving called for as schools resume

Otago Boys’ High School students cross Arthur St on a designated crossing yesterday. PHOTO:...

Safe driving called for as schools resume

Pupils are starting to trickle back to school this week and police are urging drivers to keep their heads on a swivel for children on the region’s roads.

Redressing the gender imbalance on Wikipedia

Tamsin Braisher has created 367 new profiles of notable New Zealand women for Wikipedia over the...

Redressing the gender imbalance on Wikipedia

What started out as a hobby is now "an obsession" for Tamsin Braisher.

Submitters have their say on divisive Treaty Bill

Submitters have their say on divisive Treaty Bill

Two Otago submitters lined up to have their say as the next stage of the proposed Treaty Principles Bill began.

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Protecting live music comes with $1.5m cost

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Protecting live music comes with $1.5m cost

A plan to protect live music in Dunedin could have its budget balloon nearly six-fold to $1.5 million over nine years.

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Green Island landfill plans to be heard in March

An excavator works at the Green Island Landfill. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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Green Island landfill plans to be heard in March

A hearing for the continued use and subsequent closure of Dunedin’s Green Island landfill has been set for two days in March.

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Dunedin transforms for filming of series

English actress Florence Pugh strolls up Princes St yesterday during filming for Netflix’s East...

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City centre transforms for filming of series

Florence Pugh was joined by a host of Netflix cast and crew in Dunedin as areas of the city were transformed into historical set pieces.

Work to start soon on passive housing

Fifteen units are planned for this site at 19 Constitution St. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Work to start soon on passive housing

Work will soon begin on two accommodation blocks in central Dunedin which promise to provide passive energy-efficient housing for the future, the developer has said.