Oyster season ‘worst I have seen in 26 years’
Oyster season ‘worst I have seen in 26 years’
The Bluff oyster season is almost at an end and it is not one to write home about.
Steve Hepburn
Barn plan attracts 31 submissions
Barn plan attracts 31 submissions
A proposal to build four big barns to shelter cows on a farm near Te Anau has attracted more than 30 submissions.
Council: smokefree should cover vapes
Council: smokefree should cover vapes
The Invercargill City Council wants vaping restrictions included in the proposed national smokefree strategy but does not support the amended age-related ban on buying tobacco.
Mennell claims 25th men’s title
Mennell claims 25th men’s title
The guy who is engraving the trophies at the Riverton Squash Club must be getting a repetitive strain injury.
Barn plan attracts 31 submissions
Barn plan attracts 31 submissions
A proposal to build four big barns to shelter cows on a farm near Te Anau has attracted more than 30 submissions.
Headaches lead to hospitalisation
Headaches lead to hospitalisation
It has been an up-and-down week for Invercargill city councillor Ian Pottinger.
Cancer survivor buzzing at 10-year mark
Cancer survivor buzzing at 10-year mark
Everyone wants to celebrate a 10th anniversary.
Marathon set for comeback
Marathon set for comeback
It will hopefully be third time lucky for the Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon.
Brave daughter’s actions rewarded
Brave daughter’s actions rewarded
Arabella Thomas has been without a riding partner for the past few months — not that she is complaining. It could have been a lot worse.
Getting to know character is key to playing masked genius
Getting to know character is key to playing masked genius
We have all been used to wearing masks but Jeff Rea will be wearing an extra special mask next month.
Highlanders, Gilbert face real test against Waratahs
Highlanders, Gilbert face real test against Waratahs
It was a dream debut last week for Sam Gilbert.
‘It is going to feel weird’
‘It is going to feel weird’
He arrived in the South 14 years ago, hoping to get a physical education degree. He ended up not getting it, but he got plenty of life lessons.
Happy to have gone extra miles to support son
Happy to have gone extra miles to support son
Parental dedication goes to a new level for Tom Coltman. But as he says - "you only get one chance in life to watch your kids play sport".
Wait nearly over for jet-boaters
Wait nearly over for jet-boaters
After more than two years of waiting it is finally racing time for a Queenstown jet-boating duo.
Stars aligned for new owners of the Criterion Hotel
Stars aligned for new owners of the Criterion Hotel
They were there when it last closed and will be there for the reopening - only on the other side of the bar.
Hawke’s Bay almond-growing trial could be extended to Central
Hawke’s Bay almond-growing trial could be extended to Central
The area produces the best in cherries, apricots and peaches.
Beloved ballet teacher bowing out
Beloved ballet teacher bowing out after 61 years
It has been her life and passion but now is the time to walk away.
Changing tack after busy stretch
Changing tack after busy stretch
Things are going full circle for Scott Johnston and his family.
Be prepared to be bad
Be prepared to be bad
As the summer days take hold and it, hopefully, gets hotter, thoughts turn to how to improve at those once-a-year sporting pursuits. Otago Daily Times regional editor, and former sports editor, Steve Hepburn looks at ways to get better at two of the most popular sports — golf and bowls.
Subdivision sections to return to market
Subdivision sections to return to market
Gore Mayor Tracy Hicks gets asked on nearly a daily basis about the need for more residential sections in the town.