New ZealandRabbit virus brings hope to farmersFarmers in Central Otago hope a new method of biological control will give them some respite from the rabbit problem.16 Feb 08:55 PM
New ZealandKayakers rescued after sea lion scareTwo kayakers have been rescued after a scary encounter with sea lions left them trapped on the rocks.16 Feb 03:53 AM
New ZealandHoly smoke! What $90 buys you in 2017The financial cost of smoking couldn't be more stark in this image posted online.25 Jan 05:13 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Clutha crashOne person has died and another has been airlifted to hospital with critical injuries.06 Dec 10:00 PM
CrimeMan stabbed a sheep to death because he was hungryA Balclutha man who stabbed a sheep to death told the farmer he did it because he was hungry.27 Sep 07:56 PM
New ZealandFence post pierces windscreenA wooden fence post fell off the back of a truck and went through the windscreen of a vehicle the driver was passing.18 Sep 11:46 PM
New ZealandHunter vows to return to Blue MountainsA hunter who got lost and spent two nights in freezing conditions in the Blue Mountains has vowed to return to the area for some unfinished business.19 Jul 08:14 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing hunter continuesThe search for a missing hunter who has been lost in the bush near Balclutha since Saturday is continuing this morning.17 Jul 11:03 PM
New ZealandDogs join search for missing hunterSearch and rescue teams looking for a missing hunter near Balclutha have called in search dogs tonight.17 Jul 04:07 AM
New ZealandGirl wore wrong lifejacket: CoronerA 13-year-old girl who died after drowning in a Southland bay wasn't wearing an appropriate lifejacket, a coroner has found.14 Aug 07:09 AM
New ZealandFields searched after missing man's car foundPolice and LandSAR teams were searching fields near Balclutha last night for a missing 79-year-old Romahapa man.23 Jul 08:52 PM
New ZealandNightmare crash puts paid to holidayWhat was meant to be the start of a long-awaited family holiday turned into every parent's nightmare.08 Jul 10:27 PM
New ZealandTeen dies after capsize in rough seaThe death of a 13-year-old girl after a boat capsized in rough weather in South Otago yesterday afternoon has left the community in shock.15 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandArrests made after Kaka Point home invasionTwo men have been arrested after a south Otago woman was assaulted during a home invasion at Kaka Point on Sunday night.09 Dec 11:34 PM
New ZealandWoman, 65, injured in home invasionA 65-year-old woman is in Dunedin Hospital with facial injuries after she was hit with a piece of wood by two men who invaded her home near Balclutha.08 Dec 07:20 PM
New ZealandBody of missing teen boarder foundThe body of a person, believed to be missing Clutha teenager Blake Sinclair, has been found today.18 Jan 06:17 PM
New ZealandCouple admits hefty benefit fraudA South Island couple in their 50s has admitted taking nearly $180,000 in welfare benefits over 23 years.14 Jan 06:43 PM
New ZealandMissing kneeboarder a 'great boy'The family of missing teenager Blake Sinclair will carry out their own private search of the Clutha River after the official search was scaled down, police say.14 Jan 05:07 AM
New ZealandHope lost for missing teenThe search for missing South Otago teenager Blake McKenzie Sinclair will today become a recovery operation, police say.13 Jan 06:40 PM
New ZealandTeen kneeboarder still missingAn extensive search of the Clutha River has failed to locate a teenager who disappeared while kneeboarding yesterday afternoon.13 Jan 06:56 AM
