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New freedom camping site proves popular

Dunedin's newest freedom camping site is already proving a hit with visitors.
Dressed for success

A yellow-eyed penguin models stylish garments at the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital late last week.
’Tis not the season

Snow painted a pretty picture in parts of Central Otago and across the Wakatipu Basin yesterday, including in Buckingham St, Arrowtown; in Malaghans Rd near Queenstown, where horses frolicked in...
Rumble strips removed on southern highways

Rumble strips are being removed on sections of three southern state highways after changes were suggested by local cycling groups and the Waitaki District Council.
Stunning storm pics of hail over harbour

The heavy weather that is belting the South today has provided some amazing photo opportunities for those keen to brave the elements.

Had a 'wonderful gentle way'

Had a 'wonderful gentle way'

Prominent Dunedin broadcaster and city councillor for more than 22 years Neil Collins has died.
Dunedin braces for rain

Dunedin braces for rain

Dunedin City Council staff have been on standby overnight following a MetService warning of surface flooding and slips for the city as heavy rain continues to fall along the Otago coastline.
Pupil grabbed by man on secluded path

Pupil grabbed by man on secluded path

Police are investigating after a young girl was grabbed by a man on a secluded pathway in Dunedin.

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Pole to be replaced

Aurora Energy contractors use a hydraulic arm to stabilise a leaning wooden power pole in Hillside Rd yesterday.

New freedom camping site proves popular

New freedom camping site proves popular

Dunedin's newest freedom camping site is already proving a hit with visitors.
Shortage delays uni project

Shortage delays uni project

A shortage of builders is behind delays to Otago University's multimillion-dollar music and performing arts redevelopment in Dunedin.
Had a 'wonderful gentle way'

Had a 'wonderful gentle way'

Prominent Dunedin broadcaster and city councillor for more than 22 years Neil Collins has died.

regions

Orbus driver Stephen Poole watches as Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult and Otago Regional Council...

Wakatipu Orbus service marks first year

A year after a new $2 bus network was launched in the Wakatipu, more than 1.2million passengers have travelled on it - almost double the number under the former commercial service.

Motorcycle club head objects to Nash's call

Motorcycle club head objects to Nash's call

The president of a prominent Southland motorcycle club has slammed calls for middle-aged men to be subject to extra tests when purchasing motorcycles.
Removal of rumble strips

Removal of rumble strips

Six months after applying rumble strips along 30 regional state highways, the NZ Transport Agency has removed 8.6km of the strips because of safety concerns raised by cyclists and a local authority.
Fears after peonies flattened by snow

Fears after peonies flattened by snow

Naseby peony growers have an anxious wait to assess the damage to their flowers.

National

Alexia Noble-Hazelwood died in a car crash late on Friday night. Photo: Givealittle

'I must pay': Fatal crash driver turns himself in

A young man who drove a car that crashed into a Christchurch school - killing a teenage girl - has handed himself in to police.

Lucky escape after girl swept down river

Lucky escape after girl swept down river

A schoolgirl swept down a rushing river managed to cling to a branch of a willow tree as members of the public scrambled to reach her.
'We are absolutely devastated': Family of teen swept off rocks

'We are absolutely devastated': Family of teen swept off rocks

The family of a teenager swept off rocks at Papanui Point are absolutely devastated and rallying together as the search for him enters its third day.
Fourth arrest in Christchurch bar drugging probe

Fourth arrest in Christchurch bar drugging probe

A fourth person has been arrested in a police probe into alleged drugging and sexual assaults of female patrons at an inner city Christchurch bar.

Business

Dunedin's Octagon was full of diners when two cruise ships visited on the same day last month....

Southern services sector 'steady'

Otago and Southland's services sector maintained a "steady pace'' during October and was well ahead in expansion compared with the country's other three regions.

'You need the local journalist who picks up on that local issue'

'You need the local journalist who picks up on that local issue'

A proposal to slash local journalists has some Aucklanders worrying their communities will fall off the news radar - and their leaders will be unaccountable.
Fairfax shareholders approve Aussie media merger

Fairfax shareholders approve Aussie media merger

Fairfax shareholders have voted in favour of the proposed merger with Nine Entertainment, after a late bid to save the Fairfax Media name failed.
Lamb outlook good until early 2019: report

Lamb outlook good until early 2019: report

Overall global demand for lamb remains positive, and will help underpin strong schedule prices until at least early 2019, Rabobank’s agribusiness report for this month says.

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Dunedin braces for rain

Dunedin City Council staff have been on standby overnight following a MetService warning of surface flooding and slips for the city as heavy rain continues to fall along the Otago coastline.

Wakatipu Orbus service marks first year

Wakatipu Orbus service marks first year

A year after a new $2 bus network was launched in the Wakatipu, more than 1.2million passengers have travelled on it - almost double the number under the former commercial service.
’Tis not the season

’Tis not the season

Snow painted a pretty picture in parts of Central Otago and across the Wakatipu Basin yesterday, including in Buckingham St, Arrowtown; in Malaghans Rd near Queenstown, where horses frolicked in...
Bell tolls for long-time retailer

Bell tolls for long-time retailer

Ian Bell’s been one of that increasingly rare breed in Queenstown – an independent retailer. Ahead of him shutting shop this week, he tells Philip Chandler about the highs and lows of his business career.

Life & style

The Cayman Turtle Centre is home to green sea turtles. PHOTOS: TNS

A grand getaway

Grand Cayman provides a hassle-free tropical getaway, writes Patti Nickell.

From the archives: Radio waves goodbye

From the archives: Radio waves goodbye

Back in 2015 Otago Daily Times reporter Bruce Munro spent a few revealing hours with veteran broadcaster Neil Collins to discuss career highlights which included partying with the Rolling Stones.
Lessons in loss

Lessons in loss

At just 18, he is a bright young rugby talent. But he has had to battle a terrible year to get there. James Arscott talks to Bruce Munro about the grief of his father's sudden death.
An opportunity for growth

An opportunity for growth

Barbara Snook has learned, through her own significant loss and observing others' grief, that good can come from tragedy.

sport

Time on the sidelines mounting up for Squire

Highlanders and All Black loose forward Liam Squire has missed more than half of the games he could have played in the past three seasons.

Emphasis on fun

Emphasis on fun

The end of school is not far away and for many junior secondary school pupils, classes have got out early - well for this week, anyway.
Decisions loom for Pirates

Decisions loom for Pirates

Supporters and members of the Pirates club are being urged to get along to its annual meeting early next month as its future comes into focus.
How Steve Hansen plans to fix the All Blacks

How Steve Hansen plans to fix the All Blacks

The All Blacks live in a world that demands constant evolution but the harsh reality is this quest to adapt must now accelerate as rivals fast grasp their trends and tactics.

Rural Life

Biosecurity looming as No 1 factor: report

Beyond trade and feed costs, biosecurity risks are shaping up as the factor with the most potential to significantly affect the global protein sector next year, Rabobank animal proteins analyst...

Stud stock agent judge of qualities

Stud stock agent judge of qualities

Among the hordes of exhibitors and visitors through the sheep pavilion at the New Zealand Agricultural Show in Christchurch last week, there was a familiar face.
Australian milk supply could drop 7%

Australian milk supply could drop 7%

Dairy Australia is predicting Australian milk supply could plummet by as much as 7% this season in a "worst case scenario".
Lamb outlook good until early 2019: report

Lamb outlook good until early 2019: report

Overall global demand for lamb remains positive, and will help underpin strong schedule prices until at least early 2019, Rabobank’s agribusiness report for this month says.

Southland

A convoy of motorcycles leaves Wanaka on Central Otago's first Four Lakes Rally on Saturday....

Motorcycle club head objects to Nash's call

The president of a prominent Southland motorcycle club has slammed calls for middle-aged men to be subject to extra tests when purchasing motorcycles.

Crackdown on excessive alcohol consumption at events

Crackdown on excessive alcohol consumption at events

Southland event organisers will be cracking down on excessive alcohol consumption over the holiday period.
Pair hurt in 'adventure race' airlifted from hut

Pair hurt in 'adventure race' airlifted from hut

Two people were airlifted from a Fiordland National Park hut yesterday after being injured on Dusky Track.
Injured pair airlifted from Fiordland hut

Injured pair airlifted from Fiordland hut

Two people have been airlifted from a Fiordland National Park hut after sustaining injuries on the Dusky Track.

Baby found dead on Surfers Paradise Beach

Baby found dead on Surfers Paradise Beach

The death of a nine-month-old girl on a Gold Coast beach is being treated as murder, with police to question the baby's parents.
Trump doesn't want to hear Khashoggi tape

Trump doesn't want to hear Khashoggi tape

Donald Trump said he doesn't want to listen to a recording of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi despite facing mounting pressure to punish Saudi Arabia for the killing.
May: Getting rid of me risks delaying Brexit

May: Getting rid of me risks delaying Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May says toppling her would risk delaying Brexit and won't let talk of a leadership challenge distract her from a critical week of negotiations with Brussels.

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