Anglers urged to check changes to fishing rules
Anglers urged to check changes to fishing rules
Anglers are being warned to make sure they check changes to fishing regulations before they head to their nearest fishing spot this weekend.
Rebecca Fox
Roller left on its side with motor running
Roller left on its side with motor running
A seven-tonne roller was left on its side with its motor running after vandals turned it on and put it in reverse at a roadworks site in Abbotsford on Wednesday night.
Warning to dam owners and builders
Warning to dam owners and builders
Those involved in dam construction, whether owners, builders or advisers, need to be "vigilant" about their responsibilities under the Building Act, Otago Regional Council chief executive Graeme Martin said.
Dunedin most polluted city - WHO
Dunedin most polluted city - WHO
Dunedin may have the most polluted air of any city in Australasia, figures released by the World Health Organisation yesterday suggest.
Miner keen not to have to pay twice
Miner keen not to have to pay twice
A proposal for Oceana Gold to pay $4.475 million as part of its Macraes mine expansion has the "hallmark of some kind of punitive measure", company counsel Stephen Christensen says.
Mining company pays Doc $100,000
Mining company pays Doc $100,000
The Department of Conservation will receive $100,000 from gold-miner Oceana Gold in return for taking a neutral stance on an application to expand the East Otago gold mine.
ORC links with Ecan
ORC links with Ecan
The words "back office" and "sharing" have generated fear among public service employees in recent times, but Otago Regional Council chief executive Graeme Martin says it should not when he talks about links with Environment Canterbury.
Company challenged over community good from mine
Company challenged over community good from mine
Just how is the community going to benefit from Oceana Gold's mine expansion when it is going to be left with "three pits filled with contaminated water"? asked panel member Cr Duncan Butcher yesterday.
GPS tags developed to track albatross
GPS tags developed to track albatross
Tiny 10gm GPS tags will soon enable researchers to follow the movements of Otago Peninsula's royal northern albatross as they forage at sea during their breeding season.
Expert warns of water pollution 'time bomb'
Expert warns of water pollution 'time bomb'
An international specialist is warning agricultural expansion could result in a "time bomb" effect and the true extent of water pollution might not be realised for many years.
Mine work's effect on water quality small: expert
Mine work's effect on water quality small: expert
Oceana Gold's proposed Macraes mine extension is unlikely to affect water quality or quantity at Macraes Flat or the local school, hydrogeologist Brett Sinclair says.
Shaping up to be an incredible night out
Shaping up to be an incredible night out
Life has been "pretty crazy" for singer and Christchurch earthquake refugee Dayna Sanerivi recently, but that did not stop her from auditioning yesterday for the Otago Daily Times "Big Night In" celebrations.
Hopefuls turn out for 'Big Night In' trials
Hopefuls turn out for 'Big Night In' trials
Kelvin Cummings sings Little Lion Man by Mumford and Sons during auditions at the University of Otago's union hall for the Otago Daily Times' "Big Night In" 150th birthday celebrations yesterday.
Oceana Gold proposes $2m community trust
Oceana Gold proposes $2m community trust
A $2 million community trust is proposed as part of Oceana Gold's plans to extend the life of its opencast and underground mines at Macraes Flat by about another 10 years.
Mine safety reaction questioned
Mine safety reaction questioned
Just how Oceana Gold will react when one of its mine safety "trigger levels" is exceeded in its proposed new pits needs to be detailed, hearing panel member Cr Duncan Butcher said.
Visitor fishing licence proposal
Visitor fishing licence proposal
A proposal to charge international anglers more to fish in some of the world's best recreational fisheries does not go far enough, Otago Fish and Game councillor Ray Grubb says.
'Incredible talent' at 'ODT' Aria final
'Incredible talent' at 'ODT' Aria final
Incredibly beautiful singing that could have been "performed on any stage, in any country", is how adjudicator Stuart Skelton described the achievement of the winner of the Otago Daily Times Aria competition, Dunedin student Maia Vegar.
Love of outdoors motivates hut warden
Love of outdoors motivates hut warden
Graeme Harford has spent nearly 20 years volunteering each summer as a warden at Aspiring and Siberia huts in Mount Aspiring National Park. Despite being in his 70s and having given more than 3000 volunteer hours he has no plans to stop, he tells Rebecca Fox.
Water allocation increase
Water allocation increase
More water will be able to be taken from North Otago's volcanic aquifer as a result of a recently adopted plan-change proposal.
Chick rescued after mishap
Chick rescued after mishap
An albatross chick had to be plucked from Otago Harbour and driven by car back to Taiaroa Head in the lap of a passenger after a loss of wind caused it to "crash-land" into the sea.