Kiwi regional tourism bodies divided over call to stop Tourism NZ's domestic marketing support
From 'happy' to 'disappointed', RTOs respond to the cut.
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'Thought it was a possum': Dozens of 'odd-looking' birds fall from sky
Fallen muttonbirds have reportedly been found in Southland, the Queenstown area and Otago.
Got kids? Put a smile on their dial in Central Otago
Grins are guaranteed on a one-week family holiday.
Fatal fence post skiing accident 'foreseeable', court hears
Sixty-year-old died after skiing into a post at the bottom of a ski run.
Power play: NZ wind energy gears up as investment builds
What's in the wind energy pipeline and who's behind the developments.
Central Otago vineyard: What went wrong, why IRD called liquidators
IRD wants $40,000, other creditors claim $97,000 from pinot noir specialist.
Plastering the Central Otago castle: yes or no?
"The fact that the place is unfinished adds to its interest and indeed to its uniqueness."
NZ's greatest living artist on his legacy, inspiration - and saying no to Elton John
Sir Grahame Sydney: 'I’m terrified I’m going to die soon'.
Central Otago vineyard falls into liquidation
Application to have liquidators appointed granted by High Court on Thursday.
Two killed among multiple crashes in the South
Emergency services busy with weekend of accidents in Southland.
Public indecency mix-up led to ‘terrifying’ confrontation
A man faced an angry dad after a toilet break was confused for something sinister.
We flew on the world's first 'winery airline': Here's what it was like
From limitless vino to private restaurants, this exclusive trip is a wine-lover's dream.
Queenstown helicopters near miss: Chopper pilot takes ‘evasive action’ to avoid crash
Incident happened just days before Gold Coast tragedy that claimed four lives.
Documentary marks anniversary of first Otago migrant ship
The first migrant ship from Europe arrived in Otago 175 years ago.
NYE fireworks blaze: People seen leaving US billionaire’s property in black Range Rover
Locals outraged over lack of apology for fire and question permission given for fireworks
US billionaire’s controversial Arrowtown New Year's fireworks spark large fire
Angry locals had petitioned against tycoon's extravagant pyrotechnics plans.
Top commercial property sales in 2022 - $1.4 billion of deals
Singaporeans and Australians were involved in some of the biggest deals.
‘Super turd’ Cadogan celebrates wastewater project
Central Otago Mayor dons turd outfit celebrating new wastewater project.
Motorcyclist dies just after police alerted to 'manner of riding'
Road blocked while police investigate.
'Wai wise': Residents urged to conserve water in Queenstown this summer
Water consumption has already started to rise rapidly following the end of winter.
Tornado rips through Alexandra, damaging 4 homes
One house has lost the roof and debris has been found scattered in the area.
Watch: Occupants escape blazing SUV
Occupants of an SUV badly damaged by fire on State Highway 1 north of Dunedin have escaped without injury. Video / ODT
Ex Otago man becomes first Kiwi, oldest person to swim icy strait
The Strait of Magellan is at the bottom of South America. Spoiler: It's cold!
Central Otago boasts over 50 cellar doors... Where to begin?
A handful of excellent Central Otago cellar doors - because you have to start somewhere.
Machete strike leads to large police call out
In Dunedin, a man was arrested after it was alleged he used a machete to strike another tenant's door. Video / Craig Baxter
Auckland exodus: People leaving big city, but big sky country lures newcomers
The doughnut effect: Central city populations are falling, in some cases significantly.
'Fast Eddie' reflects on life, love and facing mortality after terminal diagnosis
"We're fighting a disease that's trying to beat us."
Watch: Tim Shadbolt loses Invercargill mayoralty race
Sir Tim Shadbolt is out of a job after failing to both retain his mayoralty or gain a council seat. Video / Otago Daily Times
Polar blast: Fruit growers counting the cost
Record low temperatures from pockets of Antarctic air defy frost-fighting wind machines.
'Still a good chance' of snow in Christchurch, roads closed as snow falls in South Island
The polar blast has arrived and the Wellington CBD may get snow in October.
Polar blast: Record lows, snow to sea level
Chill hitting the south will sweep north, bringing a biting low fresh from the Antarctic.
Stranger pays for groceries
Rhiannon Exeter cried "happy tears" after a stranger paid for her groceries when her eftpos card declined. Video / NZ Herald
Central Otago blaze: Choppers called in to fight fire at Cardrona
Fire and Emergency said it had been a challenge accessing the blaze on foot.
Five Eyes in Queenstown: Top spies jet in for secret gathering
Resort teeming with undercover operatives.