Dunedin - Otago Daily Times Online News
WEB2 days ago · Lack of NZSO visit ‘disappointing’. The snubbing of Dunedin next year by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra has been described as a massive loss for the city’s music community.
Sport - Otago Daily Times Online News
WEB4 days ago · All Blacks coach Scott Robertson admitted his delight at winning the Bledisloe Cup for the first time in his career was tempered by a realisation his team remain a work in progress.
Stalled housing development irks - Otago Daily Times Online News
WEB4 days ago · The Albertson Ave, Port Chalmers project is one of 18 Kainga Ora Dunedin projects under review. In total, the projects would have provided at least 138 homes for the community. As of June, there were at least 398 Dunedin people on the public housing register. [email protected].
Ko rallies with stellar final round for Ohio win
WEB5 days ago · Lydia Ko has an established history of exemplary golf. That doesn't make it any less special when she puts it on display once again. Sunday provided the latest chapter in the future Hall of Famer's outstanding career, as the New Zealander dominated the field with a 9-under-par 63 to take home the championship at the Kroger Queen City …
Toroa back with bells on | Otago Daily Times Online News
WEB5 days ago · The Royal Albatross Centre last week said the first breeding northern royal albatross (toroa) to return to the colony at Taiaroa Head was spotted by a guide at the centre, flying around the headland. The bird, YRK (with a yellow, red and black band) was seen on Tuesday. The traditional bell ringing in the city would take place tomorrow at …
Dredging blamed for penguin influx - Otago Daily Times Online …
WEB5 days ago · Residents of a coastal Dunedin community say harbour dredging is forcing penguins to nest under their homes, vehicles and sheds. But the head of the nearby port disagrees and authorities on the bird suggest the influx is more likely due to a little penguin population explosion. Residents of Harington Point on the edge of Otago Harbour have …
South D risk assessment delayed after review
WEB5 days ago · A detailed assessment of the surface flooding, coastal erosion and high groundwater risks facing South Dunedin has been delayed until next year after a draft report was reviewed and found to be lacking. Dunedin city councillors and their Otago Regional Council counterparts will be updated this week on the now-delayed natural hazards risk ...
Plan for 500-plus homes: Hurdle set to be cleared
WEB5 days ago · ODT GRAPHIC. A planned residential development that could bring more than 500 homes to the shores of Lake Dunstan looks set to clear a significant hurdle this week, if district councillors approve a plan change. Parkburn is at present a quarry off State Highway 6 (SH6), near Pisa Moorings, but quarry owner Fulton Hogan has plans to convert it ...
Turners and Growers closing Dunedin operation
WEB4 days ago · Turners and Growers (T&G) Global’s Dunedin coolstore, in 220 Fryatt St, will cease operations after October 1. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON. A New Zealand produce giant is pulling out of Dunedin after deeming its cool storage site in the city non-essential to operations. Turners and Growers (T&G) Global will halt operations at its …
Gilbert joining Hoiho | Otago Daily Times Online News
WEB2 days ago · Basketball. Junior Tall Ferns captain Elise Gilbert has signed with the Southern Hoiho for the Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa League. The Waikato basketballer, who moved to Dunedin to study, was part of NBA Academy Games in Atlanta last year and captained the Junior Tall Ferns, earning All-Star 5 recognition at the Oceania Championships, and …