Peninsula possum cull makes a big difference
Peninsula possum cull makes a big difference
Flowers are blooming and the birds are singing as Otago Peninsula's flora and fauna regenerates without significant predation by possums.
Rebecca Fox
Ship's action 'disrespectful'
Ship's action 'disrespectful'
A Japanese whaling vessel that reportedly tailed an anti-whaling ship close to Otago's coastline - inside New Zealand's exclusive economic zone- did so against the ''strong wishes'' of the New Zealand Government.
Support for oil exploration 'unlawful'
Support for oil exploration 'unlawful'
Otago regional councillor Gerrard Eckhoff has not ruled out further pushes to get the council to debate the issues around oil and gas exploration, after failing at the first hurdle yesterday.
British car enthusiasts' run a breeze
British car enthusiasts' run a breeze
Joining in the Strath Taieri A&P Show turned out well for the Best of British Charity Motoring Day, organiser Mark Paterson, of the Otago Jaguar Drivers Club, said.
An ill wind for warmer summers
An ill wind for warmer summers
An increasing trend towards more westerly weather patterns along Otago's coast does not bode well for future warm summers, climate scientist Jim Salinger says.
Summer of discontent
Summer of discontent
Ask anyone and they will tell you Otago's had a lousy summer - even the experts. With the official summer season ending yesterday, Rebecca Fox seeks the truth behind the perceptions.
Rain records tell a story
Rain records tell a story
In nearly 40 years of measuring the weather at his Balaclava home, John Bradley has never seen a summer quite like it.
Sea lion claim doubted
Sea lion claim doubted
A bacterial disease is unlikely to be the main cause of endangered New Zealand sea lion deaths in the Auckland Islands, scientists say.
Delay in creation of forum queried
Delay in creation of forum queried
Nearly five months after Conservation Minister Nick Smith announced he was creating a forum to discuss creating a marine protected area off Otago's coast, it has not eventuated.
Musterers' race a highlight
Musterers' race a highlight
For those who like a meat pie and a beer, and who are not too bad on a horse, the Strath Taieri A and P Show on Saturday has just the thing - the annual musterers' race.
Battle to stop wallabies moving south
Battle to stop wallabies moving south
Bennett's wallabies could infiltrate 30km to 40km into Otago in coming decades if their numbers are not kept in check, Landcare Research's Bruce Warburton says.
Ecosanctuary one of Dunedin's jewels in the crown: Doc boss
Ecosanctuary one of Dunedin's jewels in the crown: Doc boss
The bird life of Orokonui Ecosanctuary picked the right day to show themselves - the first visit of Department of Conservation director-general Lou Sanson.
Call for more study of ocean change
Call for more study of ocean change
The plight of Otago's yellow-eyed penguins highlights the need for a greater understanding of the changes in ocean conditions, Department of Conservation director-general Lou Sanson says.
Yellow-eyed penguin season 'disastrous'
Yellow-eyed penguin season 'disastrous'
One of the most ''disastrous breeding seasons'' in recent years has hit endangered yellow-eyed penguin colonies along Otago's coast.
Vogel St retail application heard
Vogel St retail application heard
Restricting parking and operating hours for a proposed new business in the warehouse precinct seems to be at odds with the Dunedin City Council's plans to attract more people to the area, planner Louise Taylor says.
Starving penguin influx straining resources
Starving penguin influx straining resources
A sudden influx of 80 mostly starving yellow-eyed penguins is stretching the resources of Otago Peninsula's penguin ''hospital''.
Consulting on solutions to Taieri River erosion issues
Consulting on solutions to Taieri River erosion issues
Continued liaison between the Strath Taieri Community Board and the Otago Regional Council is planned as they seek to find solutions to erosion of the Taieri River's banks.
Consulting on solutions to Taieri River erosion issues
Consulting on solutions to Taieri River erosion issues
Continued liaison between the Strath Taieri Community Board and the Otago Regional Council is planned as they seek to find solutions to erosion of the Taieri River's banks.
Rally expected to bring $500,000
Rally expected to bring $500,000
An economic boost to the Taieri of about $500,000 is expected when nearly 800 motorhomes and caravans pour into Mosgiel at Easter.
Pollution mystery remains unsolved
Pollution mystery remains unsolved
The cause of pollution in the Taieri River at Waipiata remains a mystery, forcing the Otago Regional Council to review its investigations.