Latest from Otago

Paul Lewis: The tough midfield choices facing the All Blacks
OPINION: Potential players face tough competition for a spot in the All Blacks' midfield.

New All Blacks squad: The four rookies who could get call-up
As many as four rookies could force their way into Scott Robertson's All Blacks squad.

Kiwi chef reveals most surprising foodie region in Aotearoa
The chef chats to Herald Travel about unforgettable foodie experiences in Aotearoa.

Nadine Higgins: Alternative ways to get on the property ladder
Prices and interest rates have fallen, offering a window to buy homes now.

Ex-All Black tells of surviving 'terminal' cancer and battling brother for black jersey
At 15, Greg Cooper was told he had only six months to live.

One dead, six hurt in spate of overnight house fires
One person has been found dead after a house fire in the lower North Island.

Have you seen her? Police concerned for missing Dunedin woman
Police and family are concerned for Jonelle's wellbeing.

Bridget Snelling: How financial education can transform NZ's small-business landscape
OPINION: Improving financial literacy is vital for New Zealand's small businesses to grow.

One dead, three injured in Central Otago ATV accident
One adult died at the scene and three people suffered minor to moderate injuries.

Aoraki/Mt Cook alpine rescue team suspended for winter after staff departures
Police will co-ordinate rescue operations via other SAR teams and helicopter providers.

'Put out the welcome mat': South Island sees surge in North Island migrants
Figures show 85,575 people live in the South Island who lived in the North Island in 2018.

Thirty-one players win $12k each in Lotto's Second Division draw
The $25 million Powerball prize was not struck and will now roll over to $30 million.

'Harmful': Co-ed schools urge NZ Rugby to block exclusive boys’ first XV comp
Forty-three South Island co-ed principals have asked the national body to intervene.

42 South Island schools join fight against exclusive rugby competition
Fight against stand-alone competition may reach Human Rights Commission.

Society Insider: Property titan’s luxury car storage club; Eric Watson’s son's MDMA business
Plus, Beauden Barrett's new side hustle.

Building blocks: 59% of construction firms face work order concerns
Economic pressures are the biggest concern for construction sector leaders: BDO report.

Numbers revealed for tonight's $25m Powerball jackpot
It's time to check your ticket for the winning numbers.

Campervan, bus involved in crash in Tekapo, major road shut
Crews from Tekapo, Twizel, and Ōmarama are attending the incident.

Rural vs urban economy: Who's doing 'the hard work' and which regions are booming?
ASB has released its Q1 Regional Economic Scoreboard: Food exports make an impact.

Murder victim’s family say she would still be alive if killer’s deadly past was known
Elliot Cameron killed his brother in 1975, but the act was suppressed until now.

Sunshine follows chilly start before wet weather returns for Matariki
One South Island spot fell into the double figures below zero this morning.