Maf lifts controls against varroa
Maf lifts controls against varroa
The battle to stop the spread of the varroa bee mite to the south of New Zealand has been abandoned.
Mark Price
Bid to save endangered Cromwell beetle
Bid to save endangered Cromwell beetle
The Department of Conservation has set up a captive breeding programme for Cromwell's endangered chafer beetle (Prodontria lewisi).
Upland society may appeal
Upland society may appeal
Another round of court action is being considered by one of the groups fighting to prevent wind turbines from sprouting on Otago and Southland hills.
Anecdotes celebrate coach's life (+ video)
Anecdotes celebrate coach's life (+ video)
Duncan Laing's son Stefan set the tone at the famous swimming coach's funeral in Dunedin yesterday by noting, with a smile, that at least his father was on time for his own funeral.
Diplomat relaxed about job loss
Diplomat relaxed about job loss
Diplomat today, restaurateur tomorrow. That's the fate awaiting William McCormick, whose brief diplomatic career as United States ambassador to New Zealand will end with the change of government back home in November.
Controversial change approved
Controversial change approved
The Dunedin City Council has given the final tick of approval to the rezoning of a contentious piece of Taieri rural land next to Mosgiel.
Ecosanctuary turns back clock
Ecosanctuary turns back clock
Here at last is a place for birds to touch down safely - the only place in Otago for centuries guaranteed free of guns and spears or pests and pets.
Ecosanctuary centre site draws objection
Ecosanctuary centre site draws objection
The Otago Natural History Trust was yesterday urged to build its Orokonui Ecosanctuary visitor centre on a site closer to Orokonui, Waitati and Blueskin Bay.
One for the birds
One for the birds
The lack of late summer storms is having a beneficial effect on the survival of young native birds in Otago.
Coastal people seek fluoride consultation
Coastal people seek fluoride consultation
The fluoride debate is heating up in Dunedin's northern townships, just as construction of their new water supply gets under way.
Dunedin food tours on international menu
Dunedin food tours on international menu
When international tourist wholesalers go shopping for New Zealand attractions next month, they will find a new Dunedin offering available.
Soldier on final mission
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Soldier on final mission
Vietnam veteran Winata (Jimmy) Opai began today with one last mission in mind: to lay a wreath at the cenotaph in memory of comrades who did not make it back from Vietnam.
CYF staff under internal investigation
CYF staff under internal investigation
Two staff members at the Puketai Care and Protection Residence in Dunedin are under investigation by Child, Youth and Family.
Year to get data on beach erosion
Year to get data on beach erosion
The Dunedin City Council's search for solutions to erosion problems along St Clair, Middle and St Kilda beaches is due to begin in earnest on July 1.
DCC to discuss job losses
DCC to discuss job losses
Dunedin city councillors will gather for a "brainstorming'' session once more information is available on the impact of the closure of Fisher and Paykel's Taieri whiteware manufacturing plant.
More, better public toilets for Dunedin
More, better public toilets for Dunedin
A plan to upgrade Dunedin's "tired and shabby'' public toilets was approved by the Dunedin City Council's infrastructure services committee this week.
24-hour toilets back on DCC agenda
24-hour toilets back on DCC agenda
Octagon toilets that open all hours and a contest to design a "Dunedin dunny'' are both possibilities following a meeting of the Dunedin City Council's infrastructure services committee yesterday.
Dunedin red light campaign
Dunedin red light campaign
Dunedin road users are being encouraged to ‘‘dob in'' drivers who run red lights.
Claims boat unseaworthy absurd: skipper
Claims boat unseaworthy absurd: skipper
Kotuku owner-skipper John Edminstin has lashed out at a Transport Accident Investigation Commission report into the sinking of his fishing boat.
Rubbish threat to birds at aviary
Rubbish threat to birds at aviary
Keas and kakas in the Dunedin Botanic Garden aviary are being put at risk by people pushing objects through the mesh.