Vaughan Elder

The Southern DHB has unveiled a master plan for a central city health and education precinct which includes a 500-vehicle parking facility and a replacement for parts of Wakari Hospital.

Before you end up bidding tens of thousands on a rare house plant, there are a few things you need to know. Otago Daily Times online editor Vaughan Elder speaks to his wife, Sian, who has a wealth of experience keeping indoor plants alive.

Police had to break up a lockdown-breaching party of more than 100 students in North Dunedin early this morning.

Matthew Wallis was probably flying too fast for the conditions and likely using his cellphone when his helicopter broke apart and plummeted into Lake Wanaka.