BusinessFrost fighting trial for kiwi hot-air machineA new frost-fighting invention known as the 'Heat Ranger' is being trialled, with the hope it will be able to protect crops next winter.03 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandUnseasonable cold snap set to hitA blast of cold weather will give New Zealanders, particularly those in the South Island, a flash back to winter, as snow flurries descend on parts of the country.02 Nov 10:52 PM
TravelCentral Otago: In the valley of exquisite pinotIn the heart of Central Otago Paul Davies is a little enclave that gives wine lovers a taste of heaven.02 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandMission begins prison literacy programmeDunedin's Methodist Mission has begun a literacy and numeracy programme at the Otago Corrections Facility.22 Oct 09:36 PM
New ZealandPrisoner assaults officer ahead of paroleA prisoner transferring from Rimutaka Prison in preparation for his parole release has been given more jail for assaulting an officer at Otago Corrections Facility.20 Oct 09:34 PM
New ZealandSinkhole linked to miningA sinkhole which could be up to 10m deep and is next to a popular walking track in Central Otago could be an old mining shaft.16 Oct 12:22 AM
New ZealandIllegal burning charges dismissedThree charges laid against a man after he allegedly lit a bonfire to burn tyres, microwaves, washing machines and furniture were dismissed yesterday because of his ill-health.14 Oct 09:05 PM
New ZealandScootering 101: 'By gosh, that looks like fun'A 101-year-old great-grandfather has proved you're never too old to try new things.13 Oct 10:14 PM
New Zealand'Bit of a job' after car hits houseA Hampden house which has just been sold was significantly damaged when a car ploughed into it yesterday afternoon.13 Oct 10:02 PM
New Zealand'No doubt' over Otago fire causeThe cause of a fire which raged across Saddle Hill last week will not be released to the public, the Otago Rural Fire Authority says.12 Oct 10:07 PM
New ZealandDeath of wartime nurse markedThe wartime execution of English nurse Edith Cavell was commemorated in Arthurs Point yesterday - a hundred years after she was killed.12 Oct 08:07 PM
LifestyleMmmm! Fire piesWhen life gives you lemons, make lemonade, so they say. But what about when life gives you 100ha fires?12 Oct 06:59 PM
New ZealandPerfect shot from 95-year-oldA 95-year-old golfer is still buzzing about his hole in one but has modestly pointed out: "It's taken me quite a long time to get one."11 Oct 08:25 PM
TravelKia ora: OphirElisabeth Easther finds gold in a charming hamlet in Central Otago.08 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandBurglar may have eaten rat poisonPolice fears for thief who broke into a golf club after poison found scattered at crime scene.08 Oct 06:49 PM
New ZealandFirefighter: Just doing my job, mateHe battled up to 500C heat and 18m flames to save a house and, for his efforts, was transferred to hospital suffering from heat exhaustion.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Good chance' of tracing Otago Uni threatPolice are ''following a number of lines of inquiry'' as they tried to track down the person responsible for an online shooting threat at the University of Otago.07 Oct 08:32 PM
New ZealandHomes burning in Dunedin fireFire crews are battling serious blazes in Dunedin and Dunback. Two homes in Saddle Hill are burning and a third is threatened. Some residents have been evacuated.07 Oct 04:04 AM
New ZealandHomes evacuated after wild fireFlights are at a standstill at Dunedin Airport and a large fire grew rapidly out of control this morning as strong winds batter Otago.06 Oct 10:48 PM
New ZealandShooter threat: Cops' prank warningPolice warn students told that "small jokes" at Otago University will be taken seriously following online shooting threat.06 Oct 09:34 PM
New ZealandOtago uni defies shooting threatPolice are warning students and staff to be vigilant as Otago University opens for ''business as usual'' following online threat.06 Oct 05:41 PM
New ZealandStrong winds cause power outageStrong winds have severed power lines in Dunedin, cutting power to about 50 Port Chalmers residents this morning.06 Oct 12:20 AM
New ZealandFierce gusts beat path up countryGusts up to 170km/h in the South Island, leave emergency services inundated with calls.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandErratic driving seen before crashPolice say they were searching for a car involved in a crash near Queenstown this morning because of complaints about erratic driving.02 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandTop town criers to challenge for world titleBefore Twitter, rolling 24 hours news channels, and even before the advent of newspapers, town criers were the original bearers of news - good, bad, or otherwise.21 Sep 04:32 AM
NPCThe Kiwi who helped make historyJapan's try-scoring hero in their shock win over the Spingboks was Karne Hesketh, who played rugby for Otago from 2006 to 2010.20 Sep 05:59 AM
New ZealandDebris found in search for missing boatiesSearchers have found debris today after two friends went missing at sea on Wednesday.19 Sep 02:20 AM
New ZealandTeen sparks police chase in OtagoA teenager allegedly led police on a 40 minute pursuit through central Otago last night.18 Sep 07:16 PM
New ZealandBottle could be link to missing boatiesSearchers looking for two missing boaties off the Southland coast have found a drink bottle that may belong to one of the pair.18 Sep 05:49 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing boatiesTwo friends missing at sea off the Catlins coast were experienced sea-goers, loved in their community, with one a land search and rescue member.17 Sep 09:32 PM
New ZealandPolice name missing boatiesPolice have named 77-year-old Whetuki Sam Kopua and 60-year-old Matekino Lucy Burling, both of Owaka, as the people missing in the Catlin area.17 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandDunedin forest fire under controlA large forest fire south of Dunedin, near the small village of Waipori Falls, is believed to be under control.15 Sep 12:52 AM
New ZealandRural deliveries to be reducedNew Zealand Post is pulling out of six-day rural delivery in parts of Otago and Southland.14 Sep 07:19 PM
