Stories from Dunedin · New Zealand

WorkSafe has laid charges against robotics company Scott Technology over the death of an employee. Michael Sherry was killed in a workplace accident at the company in April. The charges were filed following an investigation into the incident. The specific nature of the charges has not yet been detailed.

Staff members visited a site near Long Beach near Dunedin twice but found no signs of disturbance or evidence that bodies were buried in the sand dunes, according to RNZ National. Mr. Hanken reported that penguins had been killed by a dog at the location. Hanken is requesting anyone with photos of the attack or information regarding the removal of the birds to come forward.

Otago University graduate Arawinia Wikaida is joining an international crew of 10 women on an expedition to trace plastic pollution in the South Pacific. The project aims to track microplastics from sea to source.

Three people were flown to a hospital in Dunedin following a three-vehicle car accident. A third person involved in the crash sustained minor injuries. The incident occurred in Dunedin, according to the report.

Eight little blue penguins were killed at a colony located at Long Beach, according to a Dunedin woman. The incident has caused local distress. The source did not specify the cause of the deaths. The incident was reported by the Early Childhood Council. A local woman reported the deaths to the Department of Conservation. The deceased birds were likely juveniles rather than chicks.