Break in the wet, but more forecast
Break in the wet, but more forecast
Coastal Otago's long wet spell ended on Saturday as Dunedin experienced its first dry day in nearly a fortnight.
Rebecca Fox
80th birthday celebration for Prof
80th birthday celebration for Prof
Prof Pat Molloy, a retired cardiac surgeon, and his wife, Julia, celebrate his 80th birthday at the University of Otago's executive residence yesterday.
Council rents 'too high'
Council rents 'too high'
A review of Dunedin City Council's housing policy is being called for in a petition being circulated by Labour's Dunedin South candidate, Clare Curran.
New angle offerred on mystery 'cheque'
New angle offerred on mystery 'cheque'
A mystery "cheque" found beneath the floorboards of an old house at Studholme College is more likely to be an old-fashioned version of a hire purchase agreement, a Dunedin man believes.
The document signed in February 1930 promised to pay Mawhinney and Geddes 31 and 18 shillings, 12 months after the date.
Quality of air alarms council
Quality of air alarms council
Milton has a "very large" problem, as monitoring of the town's air quality shows readings much higher than the national standard and close to the region's trouble spot of Alexandra, Otago Regional councillor Stephen Woodhead says.
Albatross chick off South America coast
Albatross chick off South America coast
Toroa, the 500th Taiaroa Head royal albatross chick, has been at sea for almost a year, and has spent most of it off the coast of South America.
Three-day Port Chalmers market starting soon
Three-day Port Chalmers market starting soon
A new three-day indoor market is being planned for Port Chalmers, with everything from produce to designer gear to be sold, in the hope it will provide a weekend gathering point for the West Harbour community.
Studholme staff check for owner
Studholme staff check for owner
The discovery of a 1930s cheque under the floorboards of an old house at Dunedin's Studholme College has its staff wondering.
Kidney failure caused albatross death
Kidney failure caused albatross death
Preliminary results of the autopsy on the royal albatross chick which died at Taiaroa Head at the weekend indicate it died of kidney failure.
Otago due for a flood, says hydrologist
Otago due for a flood, says hydrologist
Rain in Coastal Otago during the past week has boosted river and soil moisture levels to the point a major downpour could lead to a flood, but that might not be a bad thing, hydrologist Dave Stewart says.
Second albatross chick found dead
Second albatross chick found dead
A second Royal Albatross chick has died at the colony on Taiaroa Head in less than a week.
Sea lion gets some extra protection
Sea lion gets some extra protection
A fence and a little help from nearby residents have helped the Department of Conservation protect a sea lion who has taken up residence in bushes beside Kettle Park in Dunedin.
Health risk at Moeraki beach
Health risk at Moeraki beach
Visiting the Moeraki Boulders at Koekohe Beach between Hampden and Moeraki could be a threat to your health if you wash your hands in the creek which runs across the beach, the Otago Conservation Board warns.
Erosion action sought by Te Rauone residents
Erosion action sought by Te Rauone residents
Frustrated by the lack of action to remedy erosion problems at Te Rauone beach, on Otago Peninsula, members of the Otakou community are promising to increase the pressure to get something done.
ORC allays fears of West Taieri flooding
ORC allays fears of West Taieri flooding
The West Taieri plains is at risk of flooding due to the reduced pumping capacity of the Waipori pumping station, the West Taieri Drainage Scheme liaison group says.
Area for water allocation to be discussed by ORC
Area for water allocation to be discussed by ORC
A larger area of the North Otago volcanic aquifer could soon be allocated to water users after an Otago Regional Council study identified restrictions were not effectively managing groundwater resources.
Campus bus run 'crashing failure'
Campus bus run 'crashing failure'
One of the new runs of the Otago Regional Council's improved bus system has been described as a "crashing failure" by Cr Michael Deaker.
Trip increases green building awareness
Trip increases green building awareness
Four Otago regional councillors have a new view on what it will mean to build a Green Star-rated office building, after a trip to Wellington to visit similarly rated buildings.
Mediation on pest strategy succeeds
Mediation on pest strategy succeeds
One of the two companies to lodge an appeal with the Environment Court over the Otago Regional Council's proposed pest management strategy has settled its concerns through mediation.
Death of albatross chick prompts Doc review
Death of albatross chick prompts Doc review
A royal albatross chick being banded by Department of Conservation staff yesterday at Taiaroa Head broke its leg and later died.