Latest from Otago

Man orders taxi as getaway car

A man who allegedly ordered a taxi as a getaway car after abandoning a stolen vehicle in a police pursuit will appear in Dunedin District Court today.

Hunt on for south's best cheese rolls

A competition is being run as part of the New Zealand International Science Festival to discover what makes the deep south's long-time favourite snack so good.

Most NZers want SAS out of Afghanistan - poll

Most New Zealanders want Special Air Service (SAS) troops withdrawn from Afghanistan, a poll has found.

Cost of Otago flood damage 'in the millions'

The extent of the damage across flood-stricken Otago is starting to become apparent as swollen rivers recede.

Relief as rains finally ease up

The rain has stopped falling in flood stricken Otago and Hawkes Bay, but the regions face a big, expensive cleanup.

Motorists ignoring warnings

Rude awakening for sleeping Otago campers

A large landslip swept through a campground where up to 42 people were sleeping in flood-stricken Central Otago early today.

Portraits of a thousand lives

Kiwis urged to brace for weather bomb

Heavy rain and gales are expected to lash the main islands from tonight, with the MetService warning of one of the "bigger weather events" for some time.

Pimped-up local breaks award drought

Rugby: Deep South struggling with not-so-Super side

All Blacks: All tickets to last Carisbrook test sold-out

Hockey: Collier's omission puts heat on squads

Stricter rules for food advertisements for children

Judge: Drunk drivers causing mayhem

Safety call after 10-year-old shot in hand while hunting