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'Amazingly huge' blaze destroys clubhouse at Belleknowes

The remains of the clubhouse at Belleknowes Golf Club this morning after last night's blaze....

'Amazingly huge' blaze destroys clubhouse at Belleknowes

A woman who went to take a last look at the snow before bed has described the "amazingly huge" raging fire which destroyed the clubhouse at the Belleknowes Golf Club.

Environment projects may save on fees

Environment projects may save on fees

Groups and individuals doing environmental enhancement projects in Otago will be able to apply for cost assistance for resource consents.

ORC policy statement raises concerns

ORC policy statement raises concerns

Farmers are frustrated and conservationists say the Otago Regional Council could be headed down a path to legal woe.

Mayor critical of ORC plans

Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins is at odds with the Otago Regional Council over the future of public transport.

Short-term resource consents proposal draws criticism

A national proposal to shorten the duration of resource consents is "short-sighted", an Otago regional councillor says.

Transport ‘poor cousin’, ORC hears

Transport ‘poor cousin’, ORC hears

Transport needs to be pushed up the Otago Regional Council’s priority list, a regional councillor says.

General rate to increase 75.1% next year

The Otago Regional Council has approved a 75.1% increase to the general rate next year.

Ghost hunters flock to Larnach Castle on longest night

Ghost hunters flock to Larnach Castle on longest night

Setting off on a spooky torch-lit tour of Larnach Castle after hearing ghost stories are (from left) Amy McCormack, Alveera Hynes, CJ Janssen and Narelle Jakeway.

Theatre piece for Flash Fiction Day

University of Otago student Temple Flaws (19) performs a theatre piece directed by Amanda Faye Martin during the final awards event for National Flash Fiction Day in Dunedin last night.

Social media ‘taxis’ warning

Dunedin taxi users are being urged to prioritise their safety before accepting cheap fares from social media-based taxi schemes.

'If they aren’t properly licensed, don’t get in'

Warning over social media taxi schemes

Dunedin taxi users are being urged to prioritise their safety before accepting cheap fares from social media-based taxi schemes.

Dancers flock to Dunedin competition

Natalie Smith performs in the Modern Jazz 12 and 13 years section. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

Dancers flock to Dunedin competition

Dancers from across the country have been given their moment to shine in Dunedin.

Cool pool plunge aims to heat things up

Braving the cold water at Dunedin’s Physio Pool during a ‘‘polar plunge’’ yesterday is pool...

Cool pool plunge aims to heat things up

Dunedin man Alan Wise is eager to see the Physio Pool reopen as he had been using it to help with his recovery from a dislocated shoulder and broken arm.

Emerging designers weave in family stories

Models show off the designs of Gisella Candi, of the University of Technology Sydney.PHOTO: LINDA...

Emerging designers weave in family stories

Among the frills and draping fabrics at this year’s iD International Emerging Designer Awards were family stories to be told.

Fashion's future: iD award winners

Some of the winning designs by Sara Kickmayer. Photo: Supplied

Fashion's future: iD award winners revealed

The winners of this year’s iD International Emerging Designer Awards have been announced in Dunedin and the future of fashion is in good hands, head judge Tanya Carlson says.

Lime to quit city as Neuron fires up

The company today announced it will leave the city at the end of this month. Photo: ODT

Lime to quit city as Neuron fires up

Lime scooters will be off Dunedin's streets from the the end of this month, but rival company Neuron Mobility is expanding its fleet in the city.

Troublesome teen follows circus act with assault on cop

The international circus is on at the Oval. Photo: ODT

Troublesome teen follows circus act with assault on cop

One of the two teenage boys that sneaked into the circus after spending the evening causing trouble last week was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer in Dunedin yesterday.

ORC follows Govt request on policy

The first step in the Otago Regional Council complying with Environment Minister David Parker’s requests following a review of its planning processes has been taken.

No ambulance, no answers after painful wait

Balclutha residents Beverly and Bruce Keith. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE

No ambulance, no answers after painful wait

A Balclutha man was left frozen and in severe pain waiting for an ambulance which never came.

Building to be repurposed for ORC

The Otago Regional Council has bought the former central Dunedin Warehouse building. PHOTO:...

Building to be repurposed for ORC

The Otago Regional Council is likely to move into new headquarters at the former central Dunedin Warehouse site in about two years.

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