Experienced hunter Paul William Stevens saw a shadow moving in what he described as thick, "gnarly" Stewart Island bush.

An elusive and nearly extinct precious bird of the South could be saved if the creep of farmland into vital wetland is reversed, Mary Williams reports.

People who left a meeting in Roxburgh last week believing their overwhelming vote in favour meant the town’s entertainment centre would be rebuilt on the same site could be in for disappointment.

Otago's push for an outright win was thwarted by poor weather and some determined batting by Central Districts at the University Oval yesterday.

New Zealand Open director Michael Glading has welcomed the announcement of a new professional tournament in the country.

A central Dunedin pub with a history of locked fire exits and patrons abusing police has been warned it could face prosecution if it slips up again.

Nothing but the best goes into the pet food bowls of Pikelet the cat and pampered pooches Margot and Dexter, Tim Cronshaw writes.

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the troubling events in Bondi, substandard flats and substandard tenants, and keeping South Dunedin dry.