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Electric bus being trialled on Dunedin hills

An electric bus is being trialled on Dunedin's public transport network starting today.
Future of George St: Councillors vote for one-way traffic

Dunedin councillors have voted for one-way traffic in Dunedin's main shopping street, George St.

Uni launches voluntary redundancy scheme

Uni launches voluntary redundancy scheme

The University of Otago has launched a voluntary redundancy scheme for staff as it seeks to contain spending in the face of losing international students and rising costs.
Disappointment for NZers missing out on 3800 MIQ vouchers

Disappointment for NZers missing out on 3800 MIQ vouchers

Thousands of New Zealanders stuck abroad are hoping to return home by Christmas as more managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) rooms are released.
Former Gloriavale family loses everything in blaze sparked by lightning

Former Gloriavale family loses everything in blaze sparked by lightning

A family of eight that recently left Gloriavale has lost everything after the house they were staying in was hit by lightning and burst into flames.

dunedin

Universities New Zealand director Chris Whelan said his organisation - which represented eight...

Uni launches voluntary redundancy scheme

The University of Otago has launched a voluntary redundancy scheme for staff as it seeks to contain spending in the face of losing international students and rising costs.

Cadbury no more

Cadbury no more

The final word in the history of the Cadbury chocolate factory was written yesterday when demolition crews toppled the final piece of company livery from the complex’s rapidly diminishing facades.
OUSA’s top dog up for national recognition

OUSA’s top dog up for national recognition

Licking and sniffing your work colleagues and clients is generally not acceptable behaviour in a busy office.
Pound goes for a pretty penny

Pound goes for a pretty penny

To the uninitiated, an 1891 Dunedin Colonial Bank £1 note has the same value as, well, a £1 note.

regions

West Coast DHB seeks support for public transport service

The West Coast District Health Board is appealing to the West Coast Regional Council to support a public transport service between Greymouth and Westport.

Investigation into fatal Timaru crash ongoing, no charges laid

Investigation into fatal Timaru crash ongoing, no charges laid

The police investigation into the horror Timaru crash that killed five teenagers seven weeks ago continues with no word on whether the only remaining survivor will face charges.
New principal adding her own chapter

New principal adding her own chapter

Jo Walshe is about to add her "little chapter" to St Kevin’s College.
Growing interest in plant

Growing interest in plant

A demand for global green hydrogen has resulted in multinational companies knocking at the door to become involved in the Southern Green Hydrogen project.

National

Delta outbreak: 78% of positive cases were not vaccinated

There have been 1185 cases in the current outbreak of Covid-19. Of the 925 cases who were eligible for the vaccine, 78 percent have had no vaccinations, while just 4 percent were fully immunised.

Covid will spread across country if Auckland reopens before outbreak controlled: Expert

Covid will spread across country if Auckland reopens before outbreak controlled: Expert

A University of Otago expert warns opening Auckland up now could result in a surge of new cases all over NZ.
Disappointment for NZers missing out on 3800 MIQ vouchers

Disappointment for NZers missing out on 3800 MIQ vouchers

Thousands of New Zealanders stuck abroad are hoping to return home by Christmas as more managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) rooms are released.
Dame Patsy Reddy ends term as Governor General

Dame Patsy Reddy ends term as Governor General

Dame Patsy Reddy has finished her term as New Zealand's Governor General.

sport

Cory Brown was an assistant coach at the Sunwolves in Super Rugby before returning to Europe....

Georgia latest stop for former Otago coach

Cory Brown has Georgia on his mind.

Molyneux Park assigned extra Plunket Shield game

Molyneux Park assigned extra Plunket Shield game

An extra Plunket Shield game has been confirmed for Alexandra.
Cup and Show Week may be closed to public

Canterbury's Cup and Show Week may be closed to public

Covid-19 restrictions may mean Canterbury horse racing's biggest week of the year could be closed to most punters for the first time in 117 years.
Promising schoolboy players to hone skills at regional camp

Promising schoolboy players to hone skills at regional camp

The next generation of schoolboy talent will get an insight into the demands of elite rugby during the holidays.

Business

'A big loss': Guns N’ Roses cancel Dunedin concert

Dunedin business morale has been served another blow following the cancellation of the Guns N' Roses concert in November.

Central location for hotel

Central location for hotel

One of the most distinctive commercial buildings in Invercargill will be transformed into a 4.5-star hotel.
Tax to sting landlords, 20-year exemption for new builds

Tax to sting landlords, 20-year exemption for new builds

The Government has decided to exempt "new" houses for 20 years under new tax rules to bar landlords from deducting the interest costs of their mortgage from their tax bill.
Pacific Edge celebrates ASX listing

Pacific Edge celebrates ASX listing

Pacific Edge had to ring a bell virtually yesterday to celebrate its listing on the Australia Securities Exchange.

queenstown

Unsuccessful candidate convicted under Electoral Act

An independent candidate in the Invercargill electorate in last year’s general election has been convicted for failing to file an expenses and donations return.

Coronet ends disrupted season

Coronet ends disrupted season

The manager of Coronet Peak is looking forward to next winter with optimism, after another season disrupted by Covid-19.
Bylaw opponents left off speakers list

Bylaw opponents left off speakers list

A Gibbston resident is prepared to "challenge the validity" of QLDC submissions hearings on the proposed freedom camping bylaw, given several submitters appear to have been left off the speakers’ list.
Skyline may take legal action against shareholder

Skyline may take legal action against shareholder after incorrect comments

Queenstown tourism giant Skyline Enterprises is considering legal action against a shareholder after comments published by the Otago Daily Times on Saturday.

Life & style

Spoilt for choice in the bay

It would be extremely poor form to pay a visit to Hawke’s Bay without sampling the drink of the gods and the ensuing history lesson about our celebrated wine industry, writes Mike Yardley.

For peat's sake

For peat's sake

Peat is not only an excellent seed germinating material but one of the planet’s great climate stabilisers. In a world struggling to tackle climate change that is a problem, writes Bruce Munro.
Put stress in perspective

Put stress in perspective

If we shelter children completely from life’s disappointments or fight all their battles for them, we’ll be doing them a great disservice, writes Ian Munro.
Facing the risks of a changing world

Facing the risks of a changing world

Business must now both change and adapt, writes Sara Walton.

Well-known Canterbury farmer Gavin King was killed on Friday after being trapped by a tree. The week before his death he spoke to reporter Susan Sandys about his love of mountain climbing, farming and Mt Everest.

Farmer’s unique fashion collection to be showcased

Farmer’s unique fashion collection to be showcased

It is a Central Otago fashion collection with a twist — avante garde New Zealand garments from the 1970s and ’80s amassed by a Central Otago farmer.
Ground broken on native planting project

Ground broken on native planting project

When 10-year-old Eddie Weir put his spade in the ground near Patearoa on Wednesday, it was a historic moment for the Tiaki Maniototo — Protection Maniototo project.
O’Connor dismisses flood funding criticism

O’Connor dismisses flood funding criticism

Agricultural Minister Damien O’Connor has defended criteria for funding relief for flood-affected farmers in Canterbury.

Southland

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has $2.189 billion at his disposal this year, including a small...

West Coast man killed in Southland crash

Police have revealed a West Coast man was killed in a crash in Southland at the weekend.

Unsuccessful candidate convicted under Electoral Act

Unsuccessful candidate convicted under Electoral Act

An independent candidate in the Invercargill electorate in last year’s general election has been convicted for failing to file an expenses and donations return.
Growing interest in plant

Growing interest in plant

A demand for global green hydrogen has resulted in multinational companies knocking at the door to become involved in the Southern Green Hydrogen project.
Trust in decision-making about local needs drops

Trust in decision-making about local needs drops

Southland residents have increased confidence in the Southland District Council’s decision-making process, a council report shows.

R. Kelly found guilty of sex-trafficking

R. Kelly found guilty of sex-trafficking

US singer R. Kelly has been convicted by a jury in his sex trafficking trial, where prosecutors accused him of exploiting his stardom over 25 years to lure women and underage girls into his orbit for sex
NY hospitals face staff shortages as vaccine mandate begins

NY hospitals face staff shortages as vaccine mandate begins

New York hospitals are preparing to fire thousands of healthcare workers for not complying with a Covid-19 vaccine mandate that took effect on Monday, with some in the upstate region curtailing services.
Queensland Covid case sparks public health alert

Queensland Covid case sparks public health alert

An aviation industry worker has tested positive for Covid-19 in Queensland, sparking a public health alert for sites in Brisbane.

Opinion

First-prize winners at the Dunedin Competitions (from left) Master Norman West
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Accent burns Scot’s ears

To the editor: Sir, As a supporter of our competitions and a special admirer of Scottish songs, I may be pardoned if you allow me to express my hope that in this section the judge will take into...

Options for Three Waters?

Options for Three Waters?

Clutha's rural water schemes could well be excluded from the looming Three Waters reforms, we are told.
Modern buildings important part of architectural timeline

Modern buildings important part of architectural timeline

Opinion: Will we live to regret the demolition of Port Otago’s distinctive administration building, asks the Southern branch of New Zealand Institute of Architects: Te Kahui Whaihanga.
Online study poses new challenges

Online study poses new challenges

Beyond Zoom, Teams and video lectures — what do university students really want from online learning?

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