New ZealandTourist forced to wait over jail appealA tourist driver who killed an Oamaru 5-year-old girl in a crash will have to wait another two weeks for the result of an appeal against his jail sentence.27 Jul 12:51 AM
BusinessUber offers small taster to South IslandTaxi company Uber says it has no plans to launch its services in Otago and Southland just yet - but that hasn't stopped them offering sweeteners to the public today.23 Jul 09:55 PM
TravelIce cold in AlexLife as a short-term resident of a beautiful Central Otago town suits Roger Hall fine.23 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandMotorists urged 'take caution' on roadsPolice are warning motorists in Otago and Southland to be careful in icy conditions this morning after overnight snowfalls.18 Jul 09:57 PM
New ZealandConcern over rise in animal drowningsAnimal rights advocates have condemned a ''disturbing'' rise in the number of forced animal drownings this year.07 Jul 08:39 PM
New ZealandOtago crash victim namedThe woman who died in a car crash in Otago on Friday has been named.05 Jul 04:36 AM
New ZealandSix hurt in serious crashSix people have been injured this morning after a van carrying a shearing gang skidded on black ice and crashed in South Otago.26 Jun 12:11 AM
New ZealandDrivers warned to remain vigilantPolice are expecting a quieter morning in Canterbury with less ice to make the roads treacherous.24 Jun 06:22 PM
New ZealandCivil action considered over prison deathThe mother of a man who died in Otago Prison is considering a private prosecution or civil action against those responsible.23 Jun 07:48 PM
New ZealandPrison death 'should be investigated'The role of police in the death of a man in an Otago Corrections Facility four years ago should be investigated, a coroner has ruled.23 Jun 02:39 AM
New Zealand'Major' slip closes scenic highwayA slip near the Otago-Southland boundary in the Catlins has closed the Southern Scenic Route between Papatowai and the Niagara-Tokanui Highway.22 Jun 11:53 PM
New ZealandDiscovery of firearms baffles policeThe reason a box of firearms "stumbled over" by a child was partly hidden on the Roxburgh Gorge cycle and walking trail remains a mystery to Alexandra police.22 Jun 07:20 PM
New ZealandSupport for greater transparency in abuse casesA leading family violence expert is welcoming a move to encourage more transparency between agencies dealing with domestic abuse cases.22 Jun 07:11 PM
New ZealandDriver escaped car before it submergedA driver had to escape from a submerged car after it went off the road and into the Otago Harbour this morning.22 Jun 03:17 AM
New ZealandFirearms found on cycle trailPolice are looking for the owner of a box of firearms found in a military ammunitions box on a Central Otago cycle trail.21 Jun 10:08 PM
New ZealandSouthern roads still closed by snowThe winter storm that brought snow and heavy rain to many parts of the South is moving north, but many roads in the region remain affected in its wake this morning.18 Jun 07:01 PM
New ZealandWinter storm hits South IslandSnow is falling in the South Island this afternoon as temperatures plunge to freezing in some areas.18 Jun 03:03 AM
New ZealandWeather radar on way for OtagoState-owned weather bureau the MetService is looking for a site near Dunedin where it can build a $3 million weather radar.16 Jun 07:34 PM
New ZealandDog a 'victim of climate change'Owner's of terrier swept out to sea near St Clair says she'd "never seen waves like this before" as climate experts warn that NZ coast at is at risk to extreme weather.15 Jun 07:07 PM
New Zealand'Rogue wave' claims dogPassers-by watched in horror as a ''rogue wave'' surged up to engulf a woman and her dog walking on a Dunedin beach yesterday.15 Jun 01:23 AM
New ZealandState of emergency claims 'rubbish'Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull has rubbished claims a state of emergency should have been declared after this week's one-in-100-year flood.05 Jun 09:25 PM
TravelKia ora: KingstonElisabeth Easther scopes out the many attractions of the tiny community nestled at the end of Lake Wakatipu.04 Jun 09:30 PM
TravelOtago: Blazing a trail in the southThe decades-long battle for Otago's cycle route was worth it, finds Cassandra Mason.04 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandFlooding wreaks havoc in DunedinA civil defence response has been activated in Dunedin after torrential rain caused widespread flooding.03 Jun 05:51 AM
New ZealandMum tells of panic as quake hitPanic set in for the woman living closest to the epicentre of the quake which shook Otago on Monday night.02 Jun 10:51 PM
New ZealandFatal crash blocks SH1 in OtagoA person has died following a crash involving a car and truck outside of Hampden, North Otago.02 Jun 04:18 AM
New ZealandGlaucoma treatment pioneer fetedA Dunedin professor who invented the first drainage device for glaucoma has been honoured at a function at the Otago Museum.01 Jun 09:35 PM
New ZealandAshes blown from bucket started blazeThe blaze that gutted two Queenstown homes was yet another caused by the poor disposal of hot ashes, a fire safety officer says.01 Jun 09:19 PM
SportOnly clapping allowed on sidelinesThe Otago Rugby Football Union says it is up to rugby to take a stand in the wake of recent abusive and racist behaviour at some matches.28 May 11:06 PM
New ZealandWould you live next to a daycare?Residents are weighing up their next move after consent was given for a child-care centre which they fear will ruin their quiet Dunedin street.27 May 10:18 PM
