Latest from Otago

Balcony collapse teen: I got squished in half

A first-year university student has spoken about the terrifying moment a balcony came crashing down on top of her as she stood beneath.

Kia ora: Clyde

Cyclists are bringing the gold back to this former mining town, says Elisabeth Easther.

Probe into Dunedin balcony collapse

The Government has ordered an investigation into the collapse of a balcony during a Six60 concert which injured 18 university students.

Teen breaks back in 3 places

Family of a 19-year-old student who suffered spinal injuries in Dunedin's balcony collapse fear the teenager may never walk again.

'Broken limbs, hysteria and heroism'

Two victims of a balcony collapse during a Six60 gig in Dunedin remain in serious conditions in hospital this morning.

Motorsport venue could star in movie

Central Otago is wooing a "massive" movie using Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell as a venue, starring up to two Hollywood A-listers.

Man jumps through fire as couches burn

Five arrests as Otago University's Orientation Week turns feral.

Five great walks in Queenstown

The Wakatipu Basin is a walker's paradise, offering a shed-load of stunning views.

Divers rescued after being swept out to sea

A big rescue effort was mounted in Otago last night after two paua divers were swept out to sea by a rip.

Queenstown: Chocolate coated fun

Koko Black, a boutique chocolate company from Australia, opened its first offshore chocolate salon in Queenstown late last year. Owner and founder Shane Yardley chose the picturesque location for a number of reasons.

Woman admits attempted murder

A woman who shot and seriously wounded a man outside his home near Dunedin earlier this year has been convicted of attempted murder.

Driver found asleep in middle of road

A man is facing charges after police say they found him drunk and asleep at the wheel of a car parked in the middle of rural North Otago road this morning.

Hit the trail this summer

An uneconomic railway line now inspires locals and tourists to get on their bikes.

Dunedin: Scarfing it down in scarfie town

Hungry, and perhaps a little thirsty in Dunedin? Anna King Shahab discovers 10 great places to sate your appetite.

Resits after exam papers stolen

Univerity of Otago dentistry students were forced to re-sit their last exam without being told why, after 98 unmarked scripts were stolen from the Clocktower building.

Exam papers stolen from Otago Uni

In what the University of Otago has slammed as a "reprehensible act", 98 unmarked student exam scripts have been stolen in a burglary at the campus.

Man charged over armed police callout

A man is facing several charges following an incident at the Tautuku Lodge in the Catlins, which involved armed police overnight.

Paragliders in trouble near Wanaka

Emergency workers are currently trying to get to two paragliders who got into some trouble while going over a mountain near Wanaka, in Otago.