Warmer May for Otago and NZ
Warmer May for Otago and NZ
New Zealand recorded its warmest May on record, and the conditions included Otago.
Rebecca Fox
Millionth Taiaroa group's royal treat
Millionth Taiaroa group's royal treat
Following in royal footsteps, the Benepal family, of Timaru, became the first members of the public to see a royal albatross close up since Prince Charles, when he visited Taiaroa Head six years ago.
Rain on way for Monday
Rain on way for Monday
This week's fine weather is forecast to disappear on Queen's Birthday Monday, with unsettled conditions and rain expected in Otago on the last day of the long weekend.
Albatross visitors approach million
Albatross visitors approach million
Nearly 40 years after the first tours to see royal albatross at Taiaroa Head began, the one millionth visitor is expected any day.
Funding shortfall for scientist's biography
Funding shortfall for scientist's biography
A trust funding the biography of teacher and scientist Dr Lance Richdale, well known for his work on yellow-eyed penguins and albatrosses, is facing a $20,000 shortfall for the project.
No ORC building plans
No ORC building plans
Otago Regional Council staff are still struggling with cramped and inefficient office facilities two years on from councillors' decision to "park" its multimillion-dollar waterfront proposal.
Orokonui trial to determine mice problem
Orokonui trial to determine mice problem
Suspicions mice are getting through the corners and culverts of Orokonui Ecosanctuary's predator-proof fence has led to plans for an upgrade.
Exchange PO box lobby to stay
Exchange PO box lobby to stay
New Zealand Post intends to keep the post office box lobby at its Dunedin metro branch in the Exchange and try to alleviate the parking and queue concerns at the Moray Pl branch, a spokesman says.
Source of pigeon deaths in Exchange not found
Source of pigeon deaths in Exchange not found
An investigation into the possible poisoning of pigeons and other birds in the Exchange area of Dunedin has failed to find the source of the reported deaths.
Stellar year helps restore fortunes
Stellar year helps restore fortunes
The Fortune Theatre has reversed its fortunes, having a "stellar" year in 2010 after its future was left hanging in balance in 2009.
Closure of post office sparks protest
Closure of post office sparks protest
Business owners, office workers, pensioners and mums are rallying to protest the closure of the Dunedin metro Post Shop and Kiwibank in the Exchange.
Endangered skinks may be relocated
Endangered skinks may be relocated
Some grand and Otago skinks could be relocated to an island in Lake Wanaka as part of efforts to protect the declining numbers of the western populations of the skinks.
Pupils get to show their true colours
Pupils get to show their true colours
Dunedin pupils will be making global connections in coming months as they use the All Blacks to link with other rugby-playing nations.
Slip still worries residents
Slip still worries residents
There is no evidence movement of the Church Hill Rd slip in Green Island is accelerating, but the news has not given nearby residents much peace of mind.
ORC working to put data online
ORC working to put data online
People will soon be able to access Otago Regional Council's vast array of public data and registers, if chief executive Graeme Martin has his way.
$10 million debt 'a fantastic outcome'
$10 million debt 'a fantastic outcome'
The Otago Regional Council will borrow money for the first time, to fund its final contribution to the Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Taieri flood review in for criticism
Taieri flood review in for criticism
Heavy criticism of the Otago Regional Council's Taieri flood and drainage review has led Cr Duncan Butcher to defend the council's position during annual plan hearings yesterday.
Flood-risk concern inquiry
Flood-risk concern inquiry
Concerns from the Mosgiel community about potential flood risks to low-lying areas around Quarry Creek at East Taieri will be investigated by both the city and regional councils.
Opposition grows to review of flood rate
Opposition grows to review of flood rate
Opposition to the Otago Regional Council's proposed Taieri flood and drainage rating review is mounting, with nearly all the submissions to its annual plan on the subject against the changes.
Rising illegal traffic in rare reptiles spurs plea
Rising illegal traffic in rare reptiles spurs plea
More work needs to be done investigating wildlife trafficking from New Zealand as the demand for rare reptiles increases around the world, Traffic Southeast Asia deputy director Chris Shepherd says.