New ZealandFarmer offers lamb after child's pet brutally killedThe owner of a lamb which was bashed and killed on Saturday says he has been blown away by one Central Otago sheep farmer's kindness.23 Jul 02:26 AM
New ZealandPet lamb stolen, set on fire and dumpedA beloved pet lamb was stolen and later dumped with a smashed head and set on fire outside its Dunedin home early yesterday, police say.21 Jul 11:32 PM
New Zealand'End of an era' as tavern destroyedA fire which gutted the historic Aparima Tavern at Riverton yesterday spread "unbelievably quickly", a customer says.18 Jul 10:04 PM
TravelQueenstown: More, please...Catherine Smith enjoys the high life with great views at Matakauri Lodge.16 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi faces Australian Kronic chargesAn Auckland man has appeared in court in Brisbane today charged with trafficking synthetic cannabis into Australia.16 Jul 02:25 AM
New ZealandExcessively smoking chimneys to be targetedHomes with excessively smoking chimneys in Otago's high air pollution towns will be targeted in coming months and residents given a deadline to "clear the air" as the battle to improve air quality intensifies.11 Jul 08:40 PM
TravelDunedin: Anything could happenMany of the landmarks of the fabled Dunedin Sound of the 1980s can be visited on a relatively short and intriguing walk.07 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday wildlife trip ends in hypothermiaA holiday wildlife tour ended in hypothermia for four young women kayaking near Taiaroa Head, in Otago, yesterday.04 Jul 11:10 PM
New ZealandDriver takes harbour dipA van ended up in Otago Harbour after going off Portobello Rd at Edwards Bay yesterday.26 Jun 08:49 PM
New ZealandRiver death: 'Everything went wrong'An elderly woman's death in the Clutha River last year was due to ill-health and her being intoxicated, a coroner has ruled.25 Jun 08:44 PM
New ZealandFatal head-on crash kills womanThe main highway north of Balclutha remains closed this morning after a head-on crash in which a woman was killed and another seriously injured.25 Jun 08:14 PM
New Zealand'You don't know whether to cry or laugh'There was just one word to describe 82-year-old Central Otago farmer Rex George after the big snow: "buggered".24 Jun 11:07 PM
New ZealandSlow return to normality expected for OtagoFollowing more than a week of heavy rain, floods and snow, Otago residents are being told to expect a slow return to normality.24 Jun 07:55 PM
New ZealandHuge rescue operation underwayVolunteers are urgently needed to help farmers access and feed stock on about 40 stations above 500m throughout Otago.23 Jun 08:10 PM
New ZealandFamily lounge or drive-thru?Five members of a Lake Hawea family were considered lucky to be alive last night after a runaway people mover crashed into their lounge.17 Jun 11:47 PM
New ZealandNorth Otago dairy worker rescued from floodwatersA North Otago dairy worker had to be rescued from his motorbike in chest-deep floodwaters in Kakanui Valley yesterday.17 Jun 07:59 PM
New ZealandUniversity of Otago international student numbers in declineThe University of Otago needs to target international students more "aggressively" after having the largest decline in international numbers of any New Zealand university this year, Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce says.13 Jun 11:05 PM
TravelPedalling new territoryHayden Donnell hops on a bicycle to explore the newest trails around Queenstown.12 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandTwo face charges over rabbit infestationWhat are believed to be the first prosecutions over Central Otago's rabbit problem are set to go to court next week.30 May 07:59 PM
New ZealandRabbits reaching 'plague proportions'Tallies from the annual Great Easter Bunny Hunt in Central Otago must have embarrassed the Otago Regional Council, as they revealed the ineffectiveness of its pest management, submitters said this week.15 May 12:10 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating suspected poacher in MatakanuiA Matakanui farmer hunting on his property at dusk lined up a shot, was alarmed by hearing two gun shots nearby then spotted a suspected poacher through his sights when a man ran across his potential field of fire in what police are calling a "near-miss".12 May 10:09 PM
New ZealandParole review leaves family 'gutted'An Otago woman and her family are "gutted" the killer of her teenage daughter will appear before the New Zealand Parole Board again next year, despite being denied parole earlier this week.09 May 06:33 AM
