New ZealandCherry growers 'on the edge of their seats'While Central Otago's farmers were delighted by the rain falling on their parched land, cherry growers were less enthusiastic.22 Dec 08:20 PM
TravelKia ora: LawrenceThere's a mine of reasons to fall in love with Lawrence, writes Elisabeth Easther.19 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandDiversion for owner after dog chases sea lionThe owner of a dog which chased a sea lion from the sand dunes on an Otago Peninsula beach to the sea has been granted diversion.12 Dec 10:00 PM
TravelQueenstown: A vroom with a viewAmid stunning Queenstown scenery, Winston Aldworth experiences a very fast, very yellow mid-life crisis.10 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandMosgiel mates in big Lotto win"I thought 'That's some lucky bugger'," said a Mosgiel man - without realising after 18 years of buying Lotto with his friend they were finally first division winners.09 Dec 10:42 PM
TravelFreemanX Supercars, QueenstownWinston Aldworth gets behind the wheel of two high-performance cars with <strong><a href='http://www.freemanxsupercars.co.nz' target='_blank'>FreemanX Supercars</a></strong> in Queenstown. Watch09 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelA South Island movable feastLife is never dull on the road with Grant the Cook, writes Jason Burgess.08 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandVandals cause $5k damage on trailVandals have targeted the Beaumont section of the new Clutha Gold Trail, causing thousands of dollars' damage.05 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandPhone in flames after lightning strikeAn elderly couple 'blinded' by a lightning strike on their home believe they had a lucky escape - they'd hung up the phone moments before it burst into flames.02 Dec 08:45 PM
TravelModern Family holiday home, QueenstownThis architecturally-designed two-storey house is nestled among a cluster of upmarket properties in a quiet cul-de-sac. It accommodates 14 in six sumptuous bedrooms and has three bathrooms and a galley-style kitchen. Views of Coronet Peak, Queenstown Hill, Ben Lomond and the Shotover Canyon complete the sense of luxury. <BR><BR> <I>For further information see <a href='http://www.luxuryholidayhouses.com/luxury-accommodation/queenstown-new-zealand/modern-family-2599?from=2013-10-31' target='_blank'>luxuryholidayhouses.com</a>.</I>30 Nov 03:12 AM
TravelArthurs Point: Soakers and swingersJustine Tyerman's wish for snow is granted during a pilgrimage to her spiritual home.30 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandOtago expecting increase in student numbersStudent numbers are expected to increase at the University of Otago next year, turning around three years of declining enrolments at the institution.27 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandNo conviction for Otago farmer possesing firearmsA Central Otago farmer - said to be in the process of brokering a multimillion-dollar export deal with the United Arab Emirates.20 Nov 11:40 PM
New ZealandOtter-ly absorbed in SouthlandLloyd Esler describes himself as a "cold hard sceptic", but even he is starting to believe otters may have made themselves at home in Southland.14 Nov 10:08 PM
TravelA cheeky weekend in DunedinSarah Lang finds Dunedin is much more than a city of Scots and scarfies — and a special spot for a weekend getaway.09 Nov 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Toxic work environment' at Otago UniThe director of the University of Otago's marketing and communications division has been accused of bullying, and creating a 'toxic' environment.05 Nov 08:34 PM
New ZealandMan dies after quad bike crash on hunting tripA man is dead after his quad bike apparently crashed in steep terrain in central Otago over the weekend.04 Nov 12:55 AM
New ZealandRugby players raise $5k for children's wardThe hairy faces of three Otago rugby players were shaved at Dunedin Hospital yesterday to raise about $5000 in funds for the children's ward.29 Oct 07:09 PM
New ZealandRoad diversions in place after crash in Central OtagoOne person has been injured in a single vehicle crash near Lake Hawea in Central Otago.23 Oct 07:54 PM
New ZealandUS whistle-blower enjoys NZ quiet lifeHe received death threats for blowing the whistle on a multi-million dollar defence scam - now a retired US Air Force officer is living a quiet life in Central Otago.21 Oct 06:33 PM
TravelCheeky long weekend: QueenstownAdventure capital Queenstown has a quiet appeal, writes Cate Foster.20 Oct 02:43 AM
TravelJohn Key's Queenstown: My Kind of TownThe UK's Daily Telegraph asked NZ Prime Minister John Key, about Queenstown, including his favourite sights, hotels, bars and restaurants.17 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandSticky (gold)fingers: Theft from mineA former Central Otago goldmine worker has admitted stealing gold-bearing sand, which police later found in a plastic lunchbox at his home.16 Oct 10:54 PM
New ZealandTeenager sentenced after shooting friendAn Alexandra teenager who got drunk on his 18th birthday and started firing his new airgun haphazardly, shooting his good friend in the knee, was sentenced yesterday to four months community detention.16 Oct 07:33 PM
KahuMoa bones rescued from tidesArchaeologists yesterday battled against the tide to rescue 14th century moa bones from a "significant" historical settlement at Awamoa Creek, south of Oamaru.16 Oct 04:35 PM
New ZealandBreast cancer-screening services relinquishedAn "insurmountable" lack of radiologists has forced the Southern District Health Board to relinquish the southern breast-screening service from the middle of next year, the board announced yesterday.15 Oct 04:35 PM
New ZealandUS tourists rescued from Haast River by policeA pair of US tourists had to be rescued by a police search and rescue team after becoming stranded on the banks of the Haast River yesterday afternoon.14 Oct 11:05 PM
