Townies 'couldn’t believe their eyes'
Townies 'couldn’t believe their eyes'
When a horse walked into the Outram Hotel bar yesterday, the barman didn’t ask, "Why the long face?"
John Gibb
Drivers injured in collision
Drivers injured in collision
One driver received minor injuries after the vehicles they were driving collided near Taieri Mouth on Saturday.
Outreach needed, says ‘human rights plumber’
Outreach needed, says ‘human rights plumber’
Dr John Pace is "apprehensive" about what an "age of xenophobic nationalism" means for future efforts to promote human rights.
Consultation sessions on water plan
Consultation sessions on water plan
The Otago Regional Council has organised a series of drop-in sessions to discuss how the current water plan is working, and proposed plan change 1D.
Vandals damage kindy’s play space
Vandals damage kindy’s play space
A vandal has burned an area of side netting on a rope bridge at a North Dunedin kindergarten.
ORC to consult on City Rise buses
ORC to consult on City Rise buses
Otago regional councillors have agreed that "targeted consultation" will take place with Dunedin people in the Canongate, Russell St and Arthur St area over recent changes to the bus service.
Pupils go behind the scenes
Pupils go behind the scenes
Kavanagh College pupil Courtney Caulfield (14, left) and Ali Johnston (14), of Otago Girls’ High School, enjoy their visit to the Otago Museum as part of a celebration of the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Air pollution issues remain
Air pollution issues remain
Parts of Otago still face big air pollution challenges, but a recent study shows big positive changes through reduced emissions.
Votes not ‘uprising’
Votes not ‘uprising’
University of Otago international relations specialist Prof Robert Patman yesterday disputed claims that the Brexit vote and the rise of US President Donald Trump reflected an "anti-establishment uprising".
ORC to seek govt help with plant pest
ORC to seek govt help with plant pest
The Otago Regional Council will seek government funding support to help combat the aquatic plant pest lagarosiphon in Lake Dunstan, and elsewhere in Otago.
Rabbit virus spend approved
Rabbit virus spend approved
The Otago Regional Council yesterday approved spending $50,000 to support the release of a Korean virus strain in a bid to improve rabbit control in the region.
Unitary authorities study veto
Unitary authorities study veto
The Otago Regional Council has decided against a proposal to engage with territorial authorities to support an independent study on establishing ''unitary authorities'' in Otago.
School funding application sparks debate
School funding application sparks debate
An application for funding to buy maths teaching resources for Waikouaiti School recently sparked a lively debate about the adequacy of government education funding.
Plan to release RHD may cost $50,000
Plan to release RHD may cost $50,000
The Otago Regional Council seems likely to spend up to $50,000 in unbudgeted funding to co-ordinate the release of a Korean strain of the rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus this year.
Proactive stance by ORC urged
Proactive stance by ORC urged
The Otago Regional Council should invite territorial authorities to discuss the best governance structure for Otago, rather than waiting for an "activist" Local Government Commission to intervene.
Grant frequency suggestion opposed
Grant frequency suggestion opposed
Waikouaiti Coast Community Board deputy chairwoman Geraldine Tait has spoken out against a suggestion Dunedin’s community boards make community grants at only every second meeting.
Camping facilities backed
Camping facilities backed
New Zealand should be seen by overseas visitors, including freedom campers, as a ‘‘welcoming country’’,Waikouaiti Coast Community Board chairman Alasdair Morrison says.
Emergency response issues 'unfortunate'
Emergency response issues 'unfortunate'
Waikouaiti Coast Community Board chairman says some tsunami emergency response issues highlighted in the Dunedin area after the Kaikoura earthquake have been ''unfortunate.''
Benefits of self-control life-long
Benefits of self-control life-long
Teaching improved self-control from childhood is likely to bring big benefits to individual people and society, contributing to healthier and more successful lives.
Where have all the 'icons' gone?
Where have all the 'icons' gone?
''Disappearing Dunedin icons of the 20th century'' have been occupying Tom Rawcliffe's waking hours lately.