Lucy Walsh's LBP licence had been suspended since September 30, 2021 for non-compliance.
Crime and Justice
11:25am
1:30
Barker, an incumbent councillor, had been clinging to a slim lead of just over 100 votes with the release of early results, but preliminary results released this morning showed this had widened to 726 votes.
New Zealand
8:51am
Police in Otago are investigating a series of "suspicious" fires targeting cell towers, warning they could pose "serious risk" to communities in the area.
Thu, Oct 9
Four SPCA staff took about three hours to catch the 80kg ewe after a member of the public spotted her near Millers Flat in late September.
Wed, Oct 8
The passenger service hit stormy weather during a flight from Auckland to Dunedin this morning.
Tue, Oct 7
Police were called to Great King Street at about 2pm on Friday where a man was found dead.
Mon, Oct 6
Health officials said the new case was in quarantine during their infectious period, with no locations where the public may have been exposed.
Health
A heritage trust is concerned historic buildings will be demolished, but scientists stress the earthquake risk to Dunedin in particular is much more than previously thought.
Sat, Oct 4
"The circumstances of the man’s death remain under investigation, but initial indications suggest he died from non-accidental injuries," police said.
Police investigating anti-social vehicle activity near the Esplanade on September 28, urging witnesses to come forward after protected kororā found dead.
Fri, Oct 3
Bullying at Dunedin Hospital has been revealed in documents released following reports some staff at Southland Hospital had been told they couldn't chat to each other for more than five minutes.
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) urged motorists to take extra care and warned snow and ice could catch some drivers off-guard after a stretch of warmer weather.
Tue, Sep 30
The case has no known links to the four cases in Northland.
Mon, Sep 29
One person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Sun, Sep 28
Church admits failures to protect children and suppresses abuse reports, pledges financial redress and independent investigations following Royal Commission findings.
Sat, Sep 27
North Harbour mounted a sterling challenge in the first half, but Otago dominated the exchanges in the second and were able to hold a late rally from the northerners.
Sport
The council confirmed it had received 538 submissions in opposition and two in support.
Wed, Sep 24
A Ford Corsair with a boat, and Ford Zodiac from the '50s were sold as a pair for $750.
Business
Mon, Sep 22
The free NZQA-accredited course called Project Fetu was designed to upskill workers in literacy, numeracy, and digital skills that employers were after.
Sun, Sep 21
A humpback whale was found stuck on a sandbank north of Dunedin and was unable to be refloated despite rescuers' best efforts.
Environment
Civil Defense warned of destructive 150km/h gusts as severe weather threatens to batter much of the South Island and lower North.
Sat, Sep 20
The project has faced years of setbacks and cost overruns, dating back to when Sir John Key was prime minister.
Fri, Sep 19
MetService meteorologist John Law said there would be more strong winds and heavy rain in store for the weekend.
The supermarket giant faces a maximum penalty of $200,000 after rats forced a nearly three-week closure early last year.
Contact Energy has asked people to think of its proposal as an "insurance policy".
