Latest from Otago

IRD apologises after year-long struggle

A Milton woman has received an apology from the Inland Revenue Department after claims it ignored her pleas that her name and ID were being used fraudulently.

Disgraced lawyer struck off

A life ban for a lawyer accused of stealing $3 million from clients was "the only appropriate penalty", the Law Society says.

Hurt mystery husky saved

Council rejects Bluff oyster application

A resource consent application to finish Bluff oysters in Otago Harbour has been rejected by the Otago Regional Council.

Dad, help me: I'm dying from the inside

A Dunedin father says he was tossed around his house "like paper" by his son trying to go cold turkey from the synthetic cannabis product, K2.

Brass plaque reunited with soldier's family

A lost memento commemorating a WWI soldier has been reunited with his descendants, after it was discovered during alterations to an Otago home.

Tales of horror from holocaust survivor

A holocaust survivor and one of the last remaining Jews to be saved by Oskar Schindler hopes her story can help prevent the horrors she witnessed happening again.

Spear-wielding man told police they'd 'get it'

Driver feels 'awful' about cyclist's death

Proposed $100m hotel attacked by ORC

The Otago Regional Council has launched a fresh attack on the $100 million waterfront hotel proposed for Dunedin, saying a lack of information means resource consent for the project should be rejected.

Paua harvesting proposal opposed

Large tracts of Otago and Southland's coast could be opened up for the commercial harvesting of paua, with the move expected to face opposition from recreational fishermen.

Warning after shots fired near ecosanctuary

Multiple gunshots startled volunteers at Orokonui Ecosanctuary in Otago late on Monday, prompting a warning from police over the use of firearms.

Pamphlet makes child sex offender claims

A pamphlet has been delivered to Palmerston households warning a convicted child sex offender is living in the community.

Otago: Macetown mind journey

Otago: Macetown mind journey

Justine Tyerman and her mum take a trip and never leave the rest home.

Paua accused faces $250k fine

A man suspected of illegally selling paua to food vendors in Northland could face a fine of up to $250,000 under the Fisheries Act.

Mother recalls attack 'terror'

A young Dunedin mother who was punched, stabbed, indecently assaulted and almost killed in her home believes judo lessons she attended with her father saved her life.

Test newbies prove they're up to task