Hamish McNeilly

This unique two-storey Waitati residence features water views, open plan living, modern kitchen, solar power and your very own driver's seat.

Vandalism has caused the temporary closure of Dunedin Hospital's physiotherapy pool, after windows at the facility were smashed and glass shards entered the water.

The Southern Lakes region, billed as the "jewel in the crown" of the $9.3 billion New Zealand tourism industry, has been announced as host of a major international tourism conference.

Uncertainty over which Dunedin venue will host Rugby World Cup 2011 matches has not hampered tournament ticket applications, chief executive Martin Snedden said yesterday.

The former chief post office in Dunedin is being promoted as a hotel venue to international and domestic buyers at a tourism conference in Auckland.

Air New Zealand will boost transtasman flights to Queenstown later this year, in an effort to promote the town as a summer destination for Australians.

Three teenage boys have been singled out for praise by police, following their rescue of a young woman involved in a potentially life-threatening accident.

Driving 1000km and lining-up for five hours gave Brian Keys, of Napier, the right to be first in queue at the Regent 24-Hour Book Sale yesterday.

Two horses had an unexpected ride yesterday morning after their horse float became separated from its towing vehicle and crashed into a parked car.

Dunedin International Airport has been given a boost by the confirmation Pacific Blue will add another direct flight to Brisbane later this year.

Dunedin multimedia heavyweights NHNZ and Animation Research Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together - a move which is expected to provide a major boost for the city to become a digital hub.

Some Central Otago rabbits will end up as dog tucker if Trixie Scott has her way.