Hamish MacLean

Accumulation limits, seasonal and area closures and how to reduce released fish mortality are part of the discussion as MPI moves into its second round of public consultation before drafting a National Blue Cod Strategy.

A man with serious injuries to was taken to Timaru Hospital by ambulance after an incident at Seadown north of Timaru.

Takahara is off and away. The Catlins-born juvenile is one of 23 yellow-eyed penguins University of Otago researchers have fitted with 25g to 40g transmitters so they can be tracked while on their ''OE''.

It appears there may be concerns over funding for the planned $6 million Forrester Gallery redevelopment.

A spike in the number of burglaries reported in Oamaru's North End is a worrying trend that is concerning residents, police say.