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While some still struggle with New Zealand Rugby's announcement in December that Rotorua has gained New Zealand Sevens hosting rights for 2014 and 2015, Otago Rugby Sevens coach Roy Hawker says the seven-man game is on its way up at an international level.

Youth praised for efforts after hunter's collapse

Youth praised for efforts after hunter's collapse

A 16-year-old Dunedin boy has been commended by police after running for help when his 75-year-old friend collapsed in the Hollyford Valley, in Fiordland, on a hunting trip on Monday.

Police seek witnesses who attended fatal crash

Police are appealing for further witnesses who were at the scene of a fatal crash on State Highway 94 near Te Anau on Saturday afternoon.

Drivers stood down as Dart River jet-boat collision investigated

Drivers stood down as Dart River jet-boat collision investigated

Two Dart River Jet drivers have been stood down while Maritime New Zealand investigates a collision involving two company jet-boats - one carrying 13 passengers.

Incidents show up high water danger

Three incidents on the upper Clutha River in the past three days which have prompted a warning to water users to ''stay off'' the waterways while they are at high flows.

$55,000 to destroy pit bull

Belinda McBride with her dog, Raffy. Photo supplied.

$55,000 to destroy pit bull

Obtaining orders to have a dangerous dog destroyed has cost the Queenstown Lakes District Council $55,000 in legal fees.

Flyer steaming off again

The Kingston Flyer starts up for its first trip of the year after the boiler of locomotive Ab 795...

Flyer steaming off again

More than 60 passengers climbed aboard the Kingston Flyer on a quiet, wind-chilled Kingston morning yesterday.

Two taken to hospital after boats collide

Two taken to hospital after boats collide

Two people were flown to the Lakes District Hospital yesterday after a collision between two commercial boats near Glenorchy.

Getting on track for the summer

The Ben Lomond walk is not for the faint-hearted.

Getting on track for the summer

Whether you're on foot this summer or on two wheels, Queenstown and its surrounds provide tracks for all fitness levels. Otago Daily Times reporter Olivia Caldwell, in Queenstown, has supplied an A-Z guide on the area's biggest, best and hidden tracks to try out this summer.

Hope-filled new year plans include marriage

Alex Cottier (21) and Ashleigh Clement (20) are settled back in the Wakatipu for good, and...

Hope-filled new year plans include marriage

A year after Alex Cottier suffered a brain bleed at the National Rugby sevens tournament in Queenstown, causing him to collapse, he is finally looking to move on in his home town of Arrowtown.

Trampers out safely after 'extreme storm'

Margaret and Michael Thompson, of Canberra, are still smiling after spending an extra night in a...

Trampers out safely after 'extreme storm'

After being stuck in flooded conditions for an extra night, 120 Milford Track trampers arrived in Milford Sound yesterday exhausted, unshowered, but upbeat.

Traffic snarls badly at one-way bridge

Traffic moves slowly through Frankton as congestion causes delays on the single-lane Kawarau...

Traffic snarls badly at one-way bridge

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is considering whether to manually control traffic on the Kawarau Bridge as hundreds more vehicles are expected in and out of Queenstown around New Year's Eve.

'All aboard, toot toot' for old train

The Kingston Flyer will resume commercial operations on January 4 after being taken off the tracks earlier this month because of safety concerns over one of the two engines' boilers.

Police warn of liquor ban

Queenstown police warn people breaking the liquor ban in the resort over the new year holiday will be fined instantly and underage drinkers will attract police attention.

Family given the news they wanted

Angus Beaton plays at Akaroa Beach on Saturday after receiving good news from the doctor. Photo...

Family given the news they wanted

The Beaton family of Arrowtown received the best possible Christmas gift this week when told that youngest member Angus has no visible signs of cancer after months of treatment.

Former party spot now a peaceful haven

Scottish couple Ceylan Bekar (25) and Mike Ritchie, who stayed at Twelve Mile Delta before...

Former party spot now a peaceful haven

''Cheap and cheerful''is how a Scottish couple describe the Twelve Mile Delta camping ground just 10km from the hustle and bustle of Queenstown's summer crowds.

Eateries busy, retailers less so

Queenstown Mall was filled with diners and holidaymakers on Boxing Day, despite surcharges....

Eateries busy, retailers less so

Surcharges did not deter diners in Queenstown yesterday as thousands flocked to eat out in the sun, while retail stores struggled to match last year's Boxing Day influx.

Police promise holiday drink-driving crackdown

Drink-driving in rural Otago is on the increase and police say they will crack down on drivers over the entire region during this holiday period.

Two taken to hospital after Frankton collision

Fire Service personnel are on the scene following a collision between two vehicles at the...

Two taken to hospital after Frankton collision

A Queenstown woman and a toddler were taken by ambulance to hospital yesterday morning after their vehicle collided with another, at the intersection of State Highway 6 and Glenda Dr, in Frankton.

Golf: Top Japan Tour

The Hills has reeled in one of the Japan Tour's top performers for next year's PGA Championship.

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