Social justice vital to urban planning
Social justice vital to urban planning
City planners and policy-makers are forever thinking about how to make today’s cities more sustainable - and Tufts University's Julian Agyeman, of Boston, encourages that.
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Missing eggs case may remain a mystery
Missing eggs case may remain a mystery
The Department of Conservation (Doc) says it may never crack the case of Dunedin’s missing albatross eggs — and fears remain the eggs may have been poached.
Pair captured on camera — again
Pair captured on camera — again
Two men caught on camera allegedly stealing an e-bike from Dunedin’s city centre featured again on CCTV the following day as they racked up thousands of dollars on a stolen credit card spending...
Thieves rack up thousands on stolen credit card - police
Thieves rack up thousands on stolen credit card - police
Two men caught on camera stealing an e-bike from central Dunedin featured again on CCTV the following day as they racked up thousands of dollars on a stolen credit card spending spree, police say.
Bystanders assaulted in Octagon fracas
Bystanders assaulted in Octagon fracas
Members of the public scored a ‘‘massive’’ assist, helping police make a quick arrest after an ugly assault in Dunedin’s city centre.
Mystery of missing albatross eggs may never be solved
Mystery of missing albatross eggs may never be solved
The Department of Conservation says it may never crack the case of Dunedin’s missing albatross eggs.
Tourists stopped by police report apparent road rage
Tourists stopped by police report apparent road rage
Two tourists stopped by police when their rental vehicle crossed the centre line on State Highway 1 on Wednesday night said they had just escaped a violent confrontation south of Dunedin.
Man found holding keys to crashed car refuses breath test
Man found holding keys to crashed car refuses breath test
A 32-year-old with a history of driving while disqualified was found drunk and holding the keys to a damaged car blocking the road early this morning, Dunedin police say.
Tourists claim Waihola road rage attack
Tourists claim Waihola road rage attack
Two tourists pulled over for crossing the centre line told police they had just escaped a violent confrontation south of Dunedin.
People likely introduced mould that killed kakapo
People likely introduced mould that killed kakapo
People at the forefront of efforts to save New Zealand’s beloved flightless parrot, the kakapo, likely introduced the black mould that killed several of the already critically endangered population...
A rare, royal visit
A rare, royal visit
A king penguin, likely from a large colony on Tasmanian State Reserve Macquarie Island, visited the beach at Fortrose Spit, in Southland.
Lake Onslow project cost 'understated'
Lake Onslow project cost understated, Contact says
Contact Energy has made waves after reports the company’s chairman told shareholders the cost of the proposed $4 billion Lake Onslow project had been vastly understated.
More warnings for dog owners over toxic algae
More warnings for dog owners over toxic algae
Warnings have again been issued to dog owners after the potentially toxic cyanobacteria was found in another Otago waterway.
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ORC searching for new chief executive
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ORC searching for new chief executive
The search for a new chief executive at the Otago Regional Council is under way.
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Second sea lion snared in fishing line noose
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Second sea lion snared in fishing line noose
A second New Zealand sea lion has appeared on Dunedin beaches this year with a potentially fatal "nylon collar" around its neck.
Albatross eggs 'targeted before'
Staff 'horrified' by suspected albatross egg theft
The suspected theft of four northern royal albatross eggs is the second time eggs have been targeted at the Taiaroa Head colony.
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ORC reveals ‘unanticipated’ spending of over $4m
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ORC reveals ‘unanticipated’ spending of over $4m
Unanticipated spending at the Otago Regional Council has already topped $4 million this financial year.
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Club marks centenary in laps
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Club marks centenary in laps
Dunedin's 100-year-old Kiwi Swim Club matched its age in kilometres in a matter of hours at Moana Pool yesterday.
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New ORC chairmen met with wariness
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New ORC chairmen met with wariness
The former deputy chairman of the ORC has warned against a lack of experience leading a new council committee overseeing the development of the council’s landmark land and water plan.
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Ngai Tahu partners with uni to control invasive kelp
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Ngai Tahu partners with uni to control invasive kelp
The spread of the invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida could be curtailed through a partnership between University of Otago and Ngai Tahu.