Latest from Otago

Watch: Man mocked over alleged wheel theft

Footage shows Dunedin man forced to fit wheels he allegedly stole back on the vehicle.

Woman's body undiscovered in home for fortnight

Mosgiel woman dead inside her home for two weeks before her body was discovered.

More Kiwi teens talking mates out of smoking

The once-cool appeal of smoking to teens now appears to have been stubbed out.

Child's play, this skiing

Kids are fearless and quick to learn, writes Winston Aldworth.

Cardrona's new Chondola

For the 2017 winter season, Cardrona has installed a $10 million Doppelmayr "chondola", a lift combining eight-person gondola cabins and six-seater chairs.

Cardrona - Dylan's day out

Do you remember your first time on skis?

21yo man arrested for dangerous driving

Police responded to a number of complaints from the public before the car rolled in Otago.

Room check: Hilton Queenstown

Courtney Whitaker checks in for the Veuve Clicquot Hotel du Marc-experience.

143 residents still unable to return home

Dozens of homes may be uninhabitable, but assessments were still taking place.

Watch: Baby seal found in 'middle of nowhere' paddock

Invercargill man saves baby seal from paddock 10km from nearest shore.

St Clair residents fear for future after slip

Geotechnical assessments will be carried out this week on a devastating slip in Dunedin.

Clever bunnies: Where's there's wool there's a way

To keep dry and warm in this weather you'd need to one clever bunny indeed.

Otago's state of emergency lifted

The region has now officially entered a recovery phase with team assessing the damage.

Snow and more rain for sodden south

As if it couldn't get any worse snow is forecast for the flooded south in coming days.

Emergencies end, clean-up starts

Moves are underway to remove emergency status as a massive clean-up gets underway.

'Days to drain': Rain eases but floodwaters remain

People are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.