New Zealand'Right ... so gypsy is the new n word?'Michael Laws' post on social media has raised hackles.01 Jun 07:03 PM
New ZealandRabbit virus brings hope to farmersFarmers in Central Otago hope a new method of biological control will give them some respite from the rabbit problem.16 Feb 08:55 PM
New ZealandFishing boat spilling oil on Otago coastA fishing boat has run aground off the sensitive Otago coast.09 Feb 07:38 PM
New ZealandNZ's next 'super-city' council?The Otago Regional Council's very existence is on the line as the Dunedin City Council considers the merits of a unitary council for the city.26 Jan 09:57 PM
New ZealandSouthland town cut off by floodingA small Southland town has been completely cut off after this weekend's wild weather.22 Jan 09:27 PM
New ZealandA win by 5 votes, Michael Laws gets seatFormer Whanganui mayor Michael Laws has won a seat Otago Regional Council by five votes.13 Oct 11:51 PM
EnvironmentPoison Creek damage outcryNeighbours of a Queensberry farm are concerned about earthworks ''obliterating'' a stream...05 Oct 09:41 PM
EnvironmentFears wallabies wilfully releasedThe Otago Regional Council fears someone is intentionally releasing wallabies in Otago and is warning the culprit they face prison time if caught.28 Sep 10:30 PM
EnvironmentSpreading wallabies in Otago Regional Council's sightsWe will find you and we will kill you - that is the message the Otago Regional Council is set to issue today to Bennett's wallabies that enter Otago.27 Sep 08:09 PM
New ZealandBoy & bike not allowed on busA 6-year-old Dunedin boy was left crying on the footpath after he and his mother were not allowed to take his bike on an otherwise empty bus.27 Jul 10:30 PM
New ZealandTradeMe founder off the hook over fireThere will be no prosecution over a burn-off at Wanaka last October, despite many official complaints about smoke from the fire blanketing the town.19 Mar 12:39 AM
New ZealandCouncil rejects Bluff oyster applicationA resource consent application to finish Bluff oysters in Otago Harbour has been rejected by the Otago Regional Council.25 Apr 01:55 AM
New ZealandDunedin council staff cuts cost $600,000Shedding staff cost the Dunedin City Council more than $600,000 in the last year, and more than half the money went to two senior managers.26 Oct 07:33 PM
New ZealandQueenstown on flood watch as rain threatensForecast rain today is expected to raise the Lake Wakatipu level, but not beyond its peak, reassures Queenstown Lakes District Council.02 May 11:25 PM
