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DunedinJuly 22

Two years until blackout: museum staff count down for total eclipse

Dunedin is bracing itself for the day the sun goes out for a few minutes, with thousands expected to view the phenomenon.
Matthew Littlewood
    Two years until blackout: museum staff count down for total eclipse
    Two years until blackout: museum staff count down for total eclipse
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    DunedinJuly 22

    ‘Immense frustration’ at select committee

    The government is riding roughshod over parliamentary process and public opinion to weaken environmental protection, Dunedin MP Rachel Brooking says.
    Mary Williams
    ‘Immense frustration’ at select committee
    ‘Immense frustration’ at select committee
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    DunedinJuly 22

    Councillors urged not to be ‘a dick’ over emissions goals

    Dunedin councillors unambitious in the fight against climate change were advised to let the “eyes of future generations bore into your skull”.
    Ruby Shaw
    Councillors urged not to be ‘a dick’ over emissions goals
    Councillors urged not to be ‘a dick’ over emissions goals
    DunedinJuly 22

    New website investment in ODT’s future

    Allied Media has launched its new-look ODT.co.nz website today.
    New website investment in ODT’s future
    New website investment in ODT’s future
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    DunedinJuly 22

    Flu outbreak rocks uni hall

    Students at a University of Otago college have been asked to self-isolate after a major influenza outbreak.
    Matthew Littlewood
    Flu outbreak rocks uni hall
    Flu outbreak rocks uni hall
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    DunedinJuly 22

    Lights, camera, more film action for Otago

    In an unusual situation, high-paid actors are being sidelined in favour of average Joe and Jane Bloggs for a new production to be filmed in Otago.
    John Lewis
    Lights, camera, more film action for Otago
    Lights, camera, more film action for Otago
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    DunedinJuly 22

    Expo providing pathways to the future

    While many were looking for advice on future careers and job opportunities, Xavier Liddell was looking at going camping.
    John Lewis
    Expo providing pathways to the future
    Expo providing pathways to the future
    DunedinJuly 22

    Retiring police dog passes on the vest

    The new police dog on the block has some large paw-prints to fill.
    Laine Priestley
    Retiring police dog passes on the vest
    Retiring police dog passes on the vest
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    DunedinJuly 22

    ‘Immediate action’ called for as pipes and pumps petition lodged

    Dunedin Area Citizens Association deputy chairman Tony Cummings speaks to the group’s petition calling for engineering action in South Dunedin, lodged at yesterday’s[[Jul22]] Dunedin City Council meeting.
    Ruby Shaw
    ‘Immediate action’ called for as pipes and pumps petition lodged
    ‘Immediate action’ called for as pipes and pumps petition lodged
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    DunedinJuly 22

    A year without Port Otago could cost region $154m: report

    Without Port Otago, a financial hole worth more than $150 million could be created in the Otago economy within a year, a report says.
    Tim Scott
    A year without Port Otago could cost region $154m: report
    A year without Port Otago could cost region $154m: report
    DunedinJuly 22

    ‘It’s been crazy’: Thousands of toy cars park up at Dunedin auction house

    Ronnie Proctor would be happy to never ever see another toy car roll through his Dunedin action house doors.
    Laine Priestley
    ‘It’s been crazy’: Thousands of toy cars park up at Dunedin auction house
    ‘It’s been crazy’: Thousands of toy cars park up at Dunedin auction house
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    DunedinJuly 22

    Black cat spotted at albatross colony

    “Concerning” images of a black cat near a nest at Dunedin’s Northern Royal Albatross colony have emerged.
    Felicity Dear
    Black cat spotted at albatross colony
    Black cat spotted at albatross colony
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    DunedinJuly 22

    Dunedin City Council scraps net zero 2030

    Dunedin councillors have been warned against taking their “foot off of the pedal” as they revamp the city’s climate change targets.
    Ruby Shaw
    Dunedin City Council scraps net zero 2030
    Dunedin City Council scraps net zero 2030
    DunedinJuly 22

    Polar blast to bring snow and temperatures of -7˚C

    Single-digit highs and temperatures dropping as low as -7˚C will bite, while widespread snow will fall to low levels over inland Otago and much of Southland this weekend.
    John Lewis
    Polar blast to bring snow and temperatures of -7˚C
    Polar blast to bring snow and temperatures of -7˚C
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    DunedinJuly 22

    New speed cameras installed

    The NZ Transport Agency will be keeping a closer eye on your speed through SH1, with the installation of new cameras.
    Matthew Littlewood
    New speed cameras installed
    New speed cameras installed
    DunedinJuly 22

    Cycling shortcut delivers wanted man into arms of police

    A wanted Dunedin man made the job of law enforcement considerably easier by riding his bike directly into the police station’s restricted alleyway.
    Laine Priestley
    Cycling shortcut delivers wanted man into arms of police
    Cycling shortcut delivers wanted man into arms of police
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    DunedinJuly 21

    More cruise ships, but fewer extra buses

    Port Chalmers is set to be New Zealand’s busiest port for cruise ships in the coming season, but fewer extra public buses could be needed to ease the resulting pressure on residents.
    Grant Miller
    More cruise ships, but fewer extra buses
    More cruise ships, but fewer extra buses
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    DunedinJuly 21

    Pain management for endometriosis to be studied

    A cohort of more than 70 Otago women with endometriosis are taking part in a new study, which will assess the benefits of an at-home pain management device to see what impact it has on their thinking, memory and focus.
    John Lewis
    Pain management for endometriosis to be studied
    Pain management for endometriosis to be studied
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    DunedinJuly 21

    Upcoming show to tickle all five senses

    A student chef turned production stage manager hopes to trigger all of your senses with addition of restaurant aromas to an upcoming theatre production.
    Laine Priestley
    Upcoming show to tickle all five senses
    Upcoming show to tickle all five senses
    DunedinJuly 21

    Soap and hot water is enough to keep bird flu from backyards

    Backyard bird feeders are still safe, a Dunedin ornithologist says in the wake of the arrival of deadly bird flu on New Zealand’s shores.
    Laine Priestley
    Soap and hot water is enough to keep bird flu from backyards
    Soap and hot water is enough to keep bird flu from backyards
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    DunedinJuly 21

    Ong pitches bid to attract medical specialists

    Dunedin should attract medical specialists by capitalising on New Zealand’s free-trade agreement with India, a city councillor believes.
    Grant Miller
    Ong pitches bid to attract medical specialists
    Ong pitches bid to attract medical specialists
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    DunedinJuly 21

    Knowing your limits will help you cross the finish line

    As runners start ramping up their distances in preparation for the Dunedin Marathon, ACC is urging them to know their limits and to pace themselves.
    John Lewis
    Knowing your limits will help you cross the finish line
    Knowing your limits will help you cross the finish line
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    DunedinJuly 21

    Purler day as Crofters Yarn returns home

    A Dunedin knitting club has been allowed to return to its studio after being kicked out — but there is an unexpected twist in this yarn.
    John Lewis
    Purler day as Crofters Yarn returns home
    Purler day as Crofters Yarn returns home
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    DunedinJuly 21

    Risk worth reward of ‘seeing something that not everyone sees’

    A Dunedin man who claims to have scaled almost every building in the city says the feats he performs can walk “the line between life and death”.
    Tim Scott
    Risk worth reward of ‘seeing something that not everyone sees’
    Risk worth reward of ‘seeing something that not everyone sees’
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    DunedinJuly 21

    Scratching has its rewards

    Kathy Richards is glad elephant seals lack fingers with sharp nails on the end. Her award-winning photograph of an elephant seal scratching itself on a stick at Smaills Beach may not have been as colourful.
    John Lewis
    Scratching has its rewards
    Scratching has its rewards
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    DunedinJuly 20

    James Cook — heroic explorer or violent coloniser

    This is a Cook book which may be unpalatable for some.
    John Lewis
    James Cook — heroic explorer or violent coloniser
    James Cook — heroic explorer or violent coloniser
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    DunedinJuly 20

    Small but mighty cancer diagnosis device a winner

    Time really is of the essence when you only have three minutes to showcase a scientific initiative that could save lives and change the world.
    John Lewis
    Small but mighty cancer diagnosis device a winner
    Small but mighty cancer diagnosis device a winner
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    DunedinJuly 20

    Dunedin at higher risk from slips

    Dunedin has been identified as the region’s landslip hot spot and eight parts of the city have been singled out as needing higher priority in managing risks.
    Grant Miller
    Dunedin at higher risk from slips
    Dunedin at higher risk from slips