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Central Otago businesses see boom, fewer people unemployed
The number of those looking for work in Central Otago is at the lowest level since the nationwide level 3 lockdown ended in May.
Complaint of police intimidation dismissed
An investigation into a man's claims that he had been threatened and intimidated by police in Dunedin has found they were baseless.
Blood test results ease fears over high lead levels in water
East Otago residents are "a good way down the track" in emerging from a crisis that saw a string of high lead level readings in their drinking water, their medical officer of health says. Audio
Residents of East Otago updated about lead levels in drinking
Residents of East Otago have been told it is unlikely there have been long-term health effects from the community's exposure to lead in the drinking water. At a meeting in Waikouaiti tonight, the… Audio
Lead in East Otago water supply unlikely to mean long-term health effects - medical expert
Residents of East Otago have been told it is unlikely there has been long-term health effects due to the community's exposure to lead in the drinking water.
Police seize drugs worth over $300,000 in Dunedin
Drugs worth more than $300,000 and a pistol have been seized in a series of raids in Dunedin.
Extreme weather events predicted for Otago in long term - report
A milestone report detailing the risks that climate change poses to Otago including widespread flooding will be tabled this afternoon.
East Otago residents cynical about council, investigation into lead levels in water
East Otago residents will find out tonight what authorities have learnt about the lead contamination of their water supply.
Otago freshwater controls not fit for purpose - council lawyer
More than 330 historical permits from over 30 years ago that were due to be replaced with resource consents are still in effect.
Environment Court to decide fate of water permits in Otago
Hundreds of permit-holders were given until 1 October 2021 to change to resource consents, but the case is now headed to the Environment Court.
Helping hand as feisty pāteke relocated to Fiordland
Dozens of rare ducks took to the sky today, but not under their own wing power.
Man charged over Alexandra stabbing after handing himself in
A man has handed himself into the police after a stabbing in Alexandra last week.
Police ask man involved in Alexandra stabbing to turn himself in
Police are appealing for a man involved in a stabbing in Alexandra last night to hand himself in.
University drives bid to rein in scarfies' wild behaviour
Orientation Week is underway at the University of Otago - a source of trouble for Dunedin in previous years.
Council investigates what killed hundreds of fish in a Dunedin stream
The Otago Regional Council is investigating what killed hundreds of fish in a Dunedin stream over the weekend.
University of Otago losing stalwart as Pearl Matahiki retires
For the past 20 years, Pearl Matahiki, known as "Aunty Pearl" has been a stalwart at the university and a champion for Māori academic success.
Chinese New Year celebrations in Lawrence cancelled due to asbestos
A Clutha District community's Chinese New Year celebrations have been cancelled due to asbestos.
Jeweller Jane Dodd is inspired by the natural world
"I want to look at issues of extinction and infestation, cruelty and conflict. I want us to feel that we are being watched and that stock is being taken. I want us not to get away with it." Those are… Audio, Gallery
Group objecting to airport expansion wants government to step in
A group of people opposed to the airport being expanded in Wānaka and one being built in nearby Tarras have written to the Prime Minister requesting the government step in.
What next for South Dunedin's coastline?
The Dunedin City Council has proposed the remediation of a disused landfill, the redesign of a seawall and improved beach access for Ocean Beach.
