CCTV helps foil Southland attempted break-in
CCTV helps foil Southland attempted break-in
CCTV footage was "invaluable" in the arrest of a man trying to break into a rural property in Southland, police say.
Lauer linked to alleged abuse on Lake Hāwea farm
Lauer linked to alleged abuse on Lake Hāwea farm
Warning: distressing content. Former American TV show host Matt Lauer is being linked by animal rights activists with alleged abuse during shearing at Hunter Valley Station near Lake Hāwea.
Wānaka lakefront a top spot
Wānaka lakefront a top spot
New Year's Eve revellers made their way to the Wānaka's lakefront early on to enjoy the warm weather, a beautiful view and good music.
Crews stop spread of Invercargill house fire
Crews stop spread of Invercargill house fire
Fire crews have been praised for their efforts in tackling a blaze at an Invercargill home early this afternoon.
Busy time for rescuers
Busy time for rescuers
Two young men have been found on a South Westland beach after being reported overdue from a fishing trip.
House blaze near Wānaka controlled
House blaze near Wānaka controlled
A well-involved house fire near Wānaka has been brought under control.
Queenstown, Wānaka among best spots for NY Eve weather
Queenstown, Wānaka among best spots for NY Eve weather
The West Coast, Queenstown and Wānaka are shaping up to have the pick of the weather for New Year's Eve celebrations.
Rhythm & Alps: Crowd swells after 'fantastic' first day
Rhythm & Alps: Crowd swells after 'fantastic' first day
After a "fantastic" first day, more tents have been set up as the Rhythm & Alps crowd swells to welcome in the new year in Cardrona Valley.
Bull put down after injury at Te Anau Rodeo
Bull put down after injury at Te Anau Rodeo
A bull had to be euthanised at Te Anau Rodeo after dislocating a hind leg.
Tornado throws holidaymakers from tents
Tornado throws holidaymakers from tents
People were tossed from their tents yesterday as a small tornado whipped through an Omarama campsite.
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Request to conserve water after heavy rain
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Request to conserve water after heavy rain
Water, water everywhere and ... and not a lot to drink.
Thousands expected at Rhythm & Alps
Thousands expected at Rhythm & Alps
A rainy start to the region’s largest music festival did little to deter the enthusiasm and excitement of attendees coming from across the country and all over the world.
Race day enjoyed by ‘good crowd’
Race day enjoyed by ‘good crowd’
The threat of poor weather did not stop a great day out at the Kurow Jockey Club’s annual race meeting yesterday.
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Fingers being crossed for ‘magic’ 35 pups
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Fingers being crossed for ‘magic’ 35 pups
Sea lions "seem to be everywhere" this summer in what is hoped to be a bumper breeding season for the threatened native species.
New Year honours: Southern recipients
New Year honours 2025: The Southern recipients
ODT reporters talked to every Southern recipient of a 2025 New Year honour.
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High costs blamed for canning of events
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High costs blamed for canning of events
The cost of living, bureaucracy and changing tastes are the biggest culprits for a spate of sporting and entertainment event cancellations this and next year, event organisers say.
Remembering roots gives muso sense of pride
Remembering roots gives muso sense of pride
At the beginning of her career, Suzanne Prentice was told by many she would never make it in the industry if she lived in Invercargill.
Opening major music festival ‘good fun’
Opening major music festival ‘good fun’
Dunedin-born band The Beatniks proudly opened Rhythm & Alps yesterday, marking their first time performing at a major music festival.
Reminder alcohol ban in force
Reminder alcohol ban in force
Te Anau: Police are reminding Te Anau revellers of an alcohol ban in the Southland town, ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations.
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‘Lots of talking’ behind cherry spitting success
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‘Lots of talking’ behind cherry spitting success
"A lot of talking" has been credited as the preparation required to win this year’s National Cherry Stone Spitting Competition.