New ZealandFriends 'easy pickings' for fraudsterA Mosgiel man who fleeced long-time friends and members of his church of $300,000 has been sent to prison for three years and four months on fraud charges.13 Dec 11:46 PM
New ZealandFraudster's friends: We got justiceThe victims of fraudster Brent Murray say they are happy to see some justice done, even though they believe they will never get their money back.13 Dec 06:54 PM
New ZealandQuake a 'smokescreen' for court closuresJustice officials have been accused of using concerns about building safety to downgrade regional court services in Otago.12 Dec 08:42 PM
New ZealandStudent graduates in the buffElena Berg seems to be the most brushed up on clothing etiquette when it comes to dressing for University of Otago graduations.12 Dec 08:27 PM
TravelOamaru: Fresh taste of vintage charmCatherine Smith falls for Oamaru's Victorian township and modern food.12 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi Kronic 'king' on bail in OzNew Zealand's "king" of legal cannabis faces trafficking charges in Australia after allegedly being found with a "commercial quantity" of drugs.10 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNeurosurgery fundraising hits $3mThe future of the southern neurosurgery service is now assured, with the announcement $3 million has been raised for the Chair in Neurosurgery at the University of Otago.30 Nov 08:59 PM
New ZealandBrides want to save the worldThe Mayan calendar predicts the world will end next month, but a bevy of brides is set to appease the gods in Waitati tomorrow.29 Nov 08:50 PM
New ZealandSensitive university data stolenPolice are investigating the theft of a brief case containing private information on almost 500 research staff from tertiary institutions.29 Nov 07:19 PM
New ZealandTourist bailed over two-death crashA 20-year-old woman visiting New Zealand from China has been granted bail after appearing in court to face two counts of careless driving causing death.27 Nov 07:23 PM
New ZealandTourist charged over crashPolice have charged a 20-year-old woman visiting from China with two charges of careless driving causing death following a double fatal crash near Cromwell.26 Nov 11:25 PM
New ZealandTwo motorcyclists killedTwo male motorcyclists are confirmed dead - and two young women are seriously injured - after a crash on the Lindis Pass this afternoon.26 Nov 05:47 AM
New ZealandFarm worker killed as tractor rolls into gullyA 59-year-old farm worker died when his tractor overturned and plunged down a steep slope on a Teviot farm, near Millers Flat in central Otago yesterday afternoon.22 Nov 08:09 PM
OpinionSir Bob Jones: Bain case disgraceThe continuing obstinacy of courts, police and government is thankfully no match for the determination of Joe Karam, writes Sir Bob Jones.05 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSnow and gales for South IslandFlying debris and trees and branches falling across roads could make it unsafe to be outside if predicted severe northwest gales hit Otago and Southland today.01 Nov 11:31 PM
New ZealandShrek makes a comeback. Kind ofSince the death of celebrity sheep Shrek in June 2011, a Queenstown taxidermist has been inundated with inquiries into the status of his most high-profile "client".01 Nov 09:38 PM
New ZealandWaterways threatened by green waste - Fish & GameThe green waste dumped and leaching into Dunedin's urban streams is "offensive" and endangering the brown trout, Fish & Game says.31 Oct 06:35 PM
