Treatment plant confirmed as avian botulism source
An outbreak of avian botulism killing more than 1000 birds near the Waikouaiti Estuary spread from a council-operated wastewater treatment plant.
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$92m tag for new landfill
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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.
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.
Safe driving called for as schools resume
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.
Tramper accused of sexual violation
Tramper accused of sexual violation
A drunk man on a tramping trip allegedly violently pursued a woman and groped another while she slept, a jury has heard.
Redressing the gender imbalance on Wikipedia
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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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.
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Rush to discover what ‘East of Eden’ is all about
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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.
Ukraine ambassador grateful for support
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.
Principals in the learning seat
Principals in the learning seat
Dunedin principals (from left) Charissa Nicol, of Columba College, Bridget Davidson, of Otago Girls’ High School, and Kate Nicholson, of Trinity Catholic College, have returned after attending a...
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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
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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.
PM accused of softening language on privatisation
PM accused of softening language on privatisation
The Green Party wants clarity from the PM on the government's plans for privatisation, accusing him of "publicly entertaining" the privatisation of public services and asset sales after previously saying it was not on his agenda.
Lukashenko claims Belarus election win with 87% of vote
Lukashenko claims Belarus election win with 87% of vote
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has extended his 31-year rule with a massive win in a presidential election that Western governments have rejected as a sham
Threat of 'uncontrollable' bushfires
Threat of 'uncontrollable' bushfires
Two states are bracing for "uncontrollable" bushfires with the risk of dry lightning and a gusty cool change, as temperatures hover around 40C.
Visa rules for 'digital nomads' to be loosened
Visa rules for 'digital nomads' to be loosened
The government says it will loosen visa requirements for overseas visitors who want to tour New Zealand while working remotely for their employer at home.
US, Colombia pull back from trade war
US, Colombia pull back from trade war
The US and Colombia have pulled back from the brink of a trade war after the White House said the South American nation had agreed to accept military aircraft carrying deported migrants.
Hundreds of birds die in Waikouaiti botulism outbreak
Hundreds of birds die in Waikouaiti botulism outbreak
More than 1000 birds have died due to an outbreak of avian botulism at the Waikouaiti wastewater treatment plant.