Rural tourism operators in the Mackenzie Basin are reporting big increases in visitor numbers, and are putting it down to a decision to throw their lot in with Canterbury's Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO).
Otago and Southland judges have abandoned a planned trial of audiovisual technology in a court setting, revealing a North-South rift between New Zealand Family Court judges over greater use of technology in court.
As census workers complete an ''urgent'' spree of door-knocking to complete the 2013 Census, Statistics New Zealand says it is pleased more than half of residents in Oamaru took part online.
Power generation on the Tekapo power canal will restart later this month, following a successful operation to fix a 5km stretch of the leaking waterway.
Just two days after Oamaru residents started a petition to improve safety at a well-known accident hot-spot in the town's north end, the site was again the scene of another crash - this time involving an unmarked police car.
An Oamaru schoolboy with a growing reputation as a raconteur may yet be called on to deliver an Anzac Day speech in Gallipoli, after he landed a runner-up spot in the ANZ Cyril Bassett VC Speech competition.
A historic North Otago sheep station responsible for supplying New Zealand's first shipment of frozen meat for export in 1882 is to throw open the doors and allow the public to experience Victorian farm life for a day.
Landmark celebrations for two Oamaru sports clubs will not be affected by planned ground improvements at Centennial Park.
Oamaru-based Whitestone Contracting Ltd has announced a 6.5% drop in turnover, after facing a turbulent start to the financial year.
Work on a new medical centre in Twizel is expected to begin early next year, after a suitable site for the building was identified.
Police have asked the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) to make an emergency inspection of the Te Rapuka Creek bridge, after a bumpy section on it was suggested as the possible cause of a serious crash on State Highway 1 just south of Moeraki.
Entries for the annual Oamaru Triathlon and Duathlon have been coming in thick and fast, more than 70 school-age competitors having registered for tomorrow's event.
March Hare Motorcycle Club vice-president Mark Thomas said 2000 bikers, including a contingent from Australia, were expected to attend the 27th annual rally, which began last night and finishes tomorrow.
Environment Canterbury (Ecan) has started conducting blood tests on wild rabbits to relay information to farmers that North Otago populations of the pests are becoming more resistant to the deadly calicivirus.
The new owner of the Summit Wools Spinners plant in Oamaru will take up residence on Friday, and is expected to make a decision on the long-term future of the plant by May.
Suggestions on how to deal with the effects of erosion on one of Waitaki's most scenic coastal roads will be thrown open to public consultation next month.
First Union and the EPMU are seeking legal advice as they are ''concerned'' over redundancy payments for some Summit Wool Spinners employees.
''Greedy'' salmon anglers threatening to turn a salmon bonanza in the Waitaki hydro canals into a free-for-all are being accused of ignoring catch limits and using illegal methods to catch easy prey.
Emotional textile workers and their families yesterday were offered counselling in the wake of the loss of 192 jobs at the Summit Wool Spinners plant in Oamaru.
The popularity of the Friendly Bay children's playground at Oamaru Harbour is expected to soar this year, with the installation of more rides and attractions.
