Neal Wallace

Visitors to Queenstown are spending more than ever, second only to Auckland.

An 81-lot residential subdivision in Mosgiel should be allowed to go ahead, Dunedin City Council planning staff are recommending to councillors.

Thirty years ago on July 14, David Lange led the Labour Party to a sweeping electoral victory. Guided by reforming Finance Minister Roger Douglas, what followed in the next five years was the most significant economic revolution in New Zealand's modern history. Farmers were at the vanguard of those reforms as Douglas cut generous subsidies and assistance to the sector. The ensuing misery, uncertainty and anguish faced by farmers is detailed in a new book written by Otago Daily Times journalist Neal Wallace. Here he recalls those challenging times.

In 2001, Neal Wallace entered the Coast to Coast for the first time. It was to prove addictive and he entered another seven over the following nine years. He reflects on the event as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

In a further sign the battle with bovine tuberculosis in the South is being won, movement and testing requirements have been eased for more than 3500 southern cattle and deer herds.

Johnny Duncan calls half-bred the forgotten sheep breed.