Friday's bush fire burned 30-40ha
Friday's bush fire burned 30-40ha
Up to 40ha of Department of Conservation land was destroyed in the Hawea bush fire at the weekend.
Nigel Benson
Rugby: Plenty of support for sevens festival
Rugby: Plenty of support for sevens festival
About 1000 people attended the inaugural Heartland Sevens and Country Fair Day in Middlemarch yesterday.
Players a bit wet behind the ears
Players a bit wet behind the ears
Britannia rules the waves. Or, at least, it used to.
Technologies in sport discussed
Technologies in sport discussed
The impact of technology on sport is the subject of a University of Otago School of Physical Education international research symposium this week.
'Strongest ensemble' selected for Big Night In
'Strongest ensemble' selected for Big Night In
After the biggest talent search to be undertaken in the South Island, Otago Daily Times Big Night In artistic director Doug Kamo had good reason to look a bit tired at the concert cast announcement in the Southern Cross Hotel last night.
It's short, sharp and to the point
It's short, sharp and to the point
'Zines, student culture, gardens and the relevance of print media will all come under the microscope at the latest pecha kucha session in Dunedin tomorrow.
Fans with vans enjoying the South
Fans with vans enjoying the South
Visiting rugby fans are having a ball in New Zealand.
$25,000 for Fringe artists
$25,000 for Fringe artists
The Dunedin Fringe Festival has $25,000 to give away.
Futuristic vehicle 'hell of a lot of fun'
Futuristic vehicle 'hell of a lot of fun'
It looks like a motorcycle, drives like a car and feels like you are blasting along the road in a jet plane.
Video: 94 year old performs haka
Video: 94 year old performs haka
With her eyes rolling wildly and tongue sticking out, Tene Chisholm is a formidable sight.
Support for black spelt out in white
Support for black spelt out in white
It is a sign from above. The All Blacks are going to win the 2011 Rugby World Cup, at least if Dunedin rugby fans Carl and Christy Benton have any say in it.
Supporters rally for Manu Samoa
Supporters rally for Manu Samoa
Many countries have made sacrifices to be at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, but few have battled like the men from Manu Samoa.
High standard for aria contest
High standard for aria contest
The Otago Daily Times has been supporting singers since 1936, and vocalists from around New Zealand are in Dunedin this weekend for the 2011 ODT Aria. Nigel Benson previews the action.
Rugby fans share enthusiasm for World Cup
Rugby fans share enthusiasm for World Cup
Move over Nude Blacks.
Dunedin's big night out
Dunedin's big night out
The opening weekend of the 2011 Rugby World Cup had cash registers ringing and Dunedin businesses singing the praises of overseas visitors.
Dunedin musician to study in London
Dunedin musician to study in London
A Dunedin musician is on her way to cultivate a professional career in England.
Dunedin 'did itself proud'
Dunedin 'did itself proud'
The Dunedin City Council has praised Dunedin residents and businesses after a successful opening 2011 Rugby World Cup weekend.
Shock as champion horseman dies aged 43
Shock as champion horseman dies aged 43
Champion New Zealand horseman and popular Otago rodeo identity Dion Church died on Friday. Mr Church (43) died of a suspected heart attack in Palmerston. His sister, Stevie Church, said...
Renaissance goings-on may as well be rugby
Renaissance goings-on may as well be rugby
A Dunedin artist has looked back even further than the All Blacks' sole triumph in 1987 for a 2011 Rugby World Cup tribute.
Maori and Pacific artists needed for festival
Maori and Pacific artists needed for festival
Creative New Zealand is looking for Maori and Pacific artists to perform at the Festival of Pacific Arts next year.