Big chill for Frozen Ferns in Italy
Big chill for Frozen Ferns in Italy
Wānaka, Central Otago and Queenstown Frozen Fern team members will be launching into the icy waters of an Italian lake from Sunday.
Youth brawl at park; inquiries continue
Youth brawl at park; inquiries continue
Local police, Hato Hone St John, security and Red Frogs were vital in keeping young people safe during the busy New Year’s celebrations.
Pines cleared from peninsula
Pines cleared from peninsula
The Upper Clutha Wilding Tree Group recently removed 1700 wilding pines from the 2000ha Stevensons Peninsula, in collaboration with Mt Burke Station landowner Tim Burdon.
Nine injured in crash near Luggate
Nine injured in crash near Luggate
Nine people have been treated for injuries after a multi-vehicle crash near Luggate.
House fire treated as suspicious
House fire being treated as suspicious
A fire that caused "substantial damage" to a house north of Oamaru is being treated as suspicious, fire officials say.
Staffordshire dog appeals: one successful, one not
Staffordshire dog appeals: one successful, one not
An Arrowtown couple whose Staffordshire bull terriers allegedly attacked a Siberian husky have successfully appealed their dogs’ menacing classification.
Efforts to reduce homelessness fall short
Efforts to reduce homelessness fall short
Homelessness is increasing in Te Anau without any long-term support for those affected, a Fiordland conceptual plan has revealed.
Another World Cup win for Wānaka freeskier
Another World Cup win for Wānaka freeskier
Wānaka freeskier Luca Harrington has backed up his maiden World Cup victory with a second win a week later.
Dodgy Christchurch mechanic now in Queenstown
Dodgy Christchurch mechanic now in Queenstown
A dodgy mechanic who ripped off a Christchurch couple has been sentenced to community detention in Queenstown.
Most anglers playing by rules
Most anglers playing by rules
Two anglers have been left with "a nasty taste" in their mouths after being caught fishing illegally in Otago over the summer break.
Costs loom for buildings on CODC’s to-go list
Costs loom for buildings on CODC’s to-go list
New owners of council assets the territorial authority wants off its books may get an initial bargain, but costs will be just around the corner.
Ettrick man facing firearms, drugs charges
Ettrick man facing firearms, drugs charges
An Ettrick man arrested with the help of the Dunedin armed offenders squad on Thursday has been remanded in custody after appearing in the Alexandra District Court yesterday.
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Catch of the day
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Catch of the day
Bill Hinchey from Chatto Creek carries a bin of fish following a successful day’s fishing from Shag Point yesterday.
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Dunedin could ‘attract’ more films
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Dunedin could ‘attract’ more films
The arrival of a seven-part Netflix production in the South is huge for the region, but an industry leader says Dunedin could be doing more to capitalise when Hollywood comes to town.
Fish deaths spark algal bloom worries
Fish deaths spark algal bloom worries
A possible algal bloom breakout in Doubtful Sound may be connected to reports of fish deaths in the region.
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Dunedin duo’s ace effort for fundraiser
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Dunedin duo’s ace effort for fundraiser
It may not be their best sport and they may have lost an awful lot of balls but the Cancer Society’s coffers scored thanks to two young Otago sportsmen.
Cycling shop moving after 80 years
Cycling shop moving after 80 years
The end of an era arrives this month when Invercargill’s Wensley Cycles embraces change by moving to new premises.
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Church working to inform potential migrants
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Church working to inform potential migrants
Wanaka's Brazilian community is preparing potential immigrants back home for what awaits them when they get to New Zealand.
Street party to thank town for cancer fight support
Street party to thank town for cancer fight support
Meike Fountain’s parents always knew their daughter was special.
Region’s bridge rules updated
Region’s bridge rules updated
The Central Otago District Council has updated heavy vehicle bridge postings across the district following a specialist review to ensure the safety of all road users.