Climate strategy makes ‘lot of progress’
Climate strategy makes ‘lot of progress’
In the six months since the Otago Regional Council adopted a climate strategy "a lot of progress has been made", principal strategy adviser Rebecca McLeod says.
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Science expo hands-on
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Science expo hands-on
From digging up the dead to revealing the secret lives of plants, a variety of science was on display at the University of Otago over the weekend.
Straw speared girl's mouth roof in bike accident
Straw spears toddler's roof of mouth in South Island bike accident
Dunedin doctors are warning of the risks of metal straws after a South Island toddler got one impaled through the roof of her mouth after falling from her bike.
What a blast: bottle rocket contest part of science festival
What a blast: bottle rocket contest part of science festival
Harrison Vick, of Dunedin, watches his bottle rocket take flight at the University Oval during a bottle rocket competition on Saturday.
Unlicensed woman allegedly drove 'erratically' on wrong side of road
Unlicensed woman allegedly drove 'erratically' on wrong side of road
A woman who drove around South Dunedin on the wrong side of the road and in a dangerous manner did not have a licence, police say.
Crashed car into bridge after 'drinking all night long'
Crashed car into bridge after 'drinking all night long'
A Dunedin man who was ‘‘up drinking all night long’’ crashed into a bridge after heading out for a morning drive, police say.
Performances brilliantly crafted, balanced
Performances brilliantly crafted, balanced
A large audience in the Dunedin Town Hall on Saturday witnessed the performance of works by two musical giants — one Māori and one German.
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Sewage spews into South D street
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Sewage spews into street
Residents of a South Dunedin street resorted to defecating in bags after its wastewater system was overwhelmed during the heavy rain on Saturday.
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Number of beds ‘unethical’
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Number of beds ‘unethical’
The number of mental health for older people beds proposed for the new Dunedin hospital is at a level which is "unethical" and potentially dangerous, a consultant geriatrician says.
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Committee formed to look at any regional deals
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Committee formed to look at any regional deals
Otago regional councillors wary of a potential Otago Central Lakes regional deal claim its proposals could undermine the public health system, or the council’s role as a mining regulator, and say...
Makeup event to be staged after rain stops carnival
Makeup event to be staged after rain stops carnival
The Midwinter Carnival team says it is working towards a makeup event in the coming weeks after organisers had to cancel the second night of the carnival at the weekend because of heavy rain.
The physics behind a perfect punch
The physics behind a perfect punch
Physics and karate are about to collide in Dunedin.
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Sleepy sea lion just fine, thanks
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Sleepy sea lion just fine, thanks
A "rotund" sea lion possibly sleeping off a large helping of octopus caused a stir after his serene rest under a wharf set off alarm bells for Dunedin conservation agencies.
Signing of build contract edges closer
Signing of build contract edges closer
After years of delay, the government is finally edging closer to a contract with an Australian construction giant to build the new Dunedin hospital, the ODT understands.
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Simms rejects criticism of inexperience
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Simms rejects criticism of inexperience
A Dunedin mayoralty candidate says voters who want change should not be distracted by city councillor suggestions he lacks enough council experience.
Obituary: a man with a big, loving family
Obituary: a man with a big, loving family
Jim Dick was a proud family man and, over more than 40 years, he and his wife Ann fostered numerous children in their North East Valley home.
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Committee backs new St Clair parking limits
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Committee backs new St Clair parking limits
The days of circling St Clair on the hunt for an elusive carpark may be coming to an end as the Dunedin City Council moves ahead with parking changes in the area.
Ex-navy serviceman named Act candidate
Ex-navy serviceman named Act candidate
A former navy serviceman is being backed by Act New Zealand to ensure the Dunedin City Council is a tight ship, if he is elected.
Networks 'coped well' with downpour
Networks 'coped well' with downpour
After a day of heavy rain for the region, MetService has lifted all weather warnings and watches for Otago and Southland.
Aim to make science ‘accessible’
Aim to make science ‘accessible’
An American astronomer is hoping to break perceived barriers for understanding science at the science festival in Dunedin after working at Nasa for nearly 30 years.