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Sir Bob Jones: Bain case disgrace

The continuing obstinacy of courts, police and government is thankfully no match for the determination of Joe Karam, writes Sir Bob Jones.

Snow and gales for South Island

Flying debris and trees and branches falling across roads could make it unsafe to be outside if predicted severe northwest gales hit Otago and Southland today.

Shrek makes a comeback. Kind of

Since the death of celebrity sheep Shrek in June 2011, a Queenstown taxidermist has been inundated with inquiries into the status of his most high-profile "client".

Laser pointers could be banned at border

Body of missing 83-year-old found in Clutha River

Waterways threatened by green waste - Fish & Game

The green waste dumped and leaching into Dunedin's urban streams is "offensive" and endangering the brown trout, Fish & Game says.

Truck crashes on Lindis Pass, blocking highway

A truck driver was trapped in his vehicle when it crashed on Lindis Pass early this morning, blocking the major Otago highway for several hours.

Courtney still beating up the boys

Otago's Courtney Duncan is still beating up the boys, even though she reckons she's "not up to speed yet".

Man choked to death on favourite treat

An Alexandra rest home resident who loved sweets choked to death on one of his favourites, Turkish Delight, the Alexandra Coroners Court heard.

From tractor driver to fashion designer

Twelve Questions with Greg McGee

Greg McGee is the author of The Open Side, the biography of All Black captain Richie McCaw. He is also a literary gender bender: McGee

Father, daughter set speedy record

Two trapped after truck rolls on rural property

K2 most harmful, toxic: specialist

K2 is the most toxic and harmful of the synthetic cannabis products he has witnessed in patients, an emergency department specialist says.

New bar for Otago scarfies?

Two flown to hospital after crash

University of Otago increases fees

Alcohol a factor in quarter of injury deaths