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Wellington residents warned over looming water shortage
Wellington residents warned over looming water shortage
Wellington residents are being urged to store an emergency water supply over the holiday period as the capital could face the possibility of severe water restrictions.
Injured girl 'ran in front of ute'
Injured girl 'ran in front of ute'
Police say a 12-year-old girl hit by a ute in Port Chalmers yesterday afternoon ran out on to the road.
People: Southland Vintage Car Club 50th
People: Southland Vintage Car Club 50th
Southland Vintage Car Club 50th Arrowtown motorcycle rally, Buckingham St, Arrowtown, Saturday, November 12, 2016. PHOTOS BY: David Williams.
People: Highlands 101
People: Highlands 101
Highlands 101, Highlands Motorsport Park, Cromwell, November 12 & 13, 2016. PHOTOS BY: Jono Edwards.
World-class attractions
World-class attractions
Air New Zealand has opened a new entry point for travellers from Auckland to the United States. Dunedin's Dame Elizabeth Hanan discovered in Houston an unexpectedly vibrant and stimulating city when she travelled to United States to meet family.
Athletics: Lovelock Relay double
Athletics: Lovelock Relay double
The Hill City-University Harrier and Athletic Club came of age on Saturday when its teams won a rare senior double for a single club at the Lovelock Relay meeting on the University Oval No 2 ground.
League: Entertaining 22-all drawas Tigers, Eagles meet
League: Entertaining 22-all drawas Tigers, Eagles meet
The weekend's games produced a rare draw between the Kia Toa Tigers and the East Coast Eagles, as well as a hard-fought victory to Otago University over the South Pacific Raiders.
Levies, tax add to house prices
Levies, tax add to house prices
Affordable housing in Queenstown is being held back by costly tax and council bills.
League: Eagles pip under-strength University
League: Eagles pip under-strength University
The East Coast Eagles and Kia Toa Tigers come away with victories in this week's round of local rugby league, one through a tight contest and the other through the opposition defaulting.
Aiming for plastic-free town
Aiming for plastic-free town
Environmental campaigners have shown even picture-postcard Queenstown has a problem with plastics and waste.
Key points - Highlanders v Brumbies
Key points - Highlanders v Brumbies
Otago Daily Times Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire looks at some key points from the Highlanders' 23-10 win over the Brumbies in Invercargill.
Rugby: Not time for Highlanders to panic
Rugby: Not time for Highlanders to panic
ODT Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire says the Highlanders are still capable of winning the Super Rugby competition, despite their recent losses.
Rugby: Key points - World Cup final
Rugby: Key points - World Cup final
ODT Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire picks out some key points from the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup final win over the Wallabies this morning.
Teens land two sharks at wharf
Teens land two sharks at wharf
Four teenagers were "euphoric" after reeling in two sharks at the Dunedin Wharf.
Key points - Highlanders v Sharks
Key points - Highlanders v Sharks
Otago Daily Times Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire looks at some key points from the Highlanders' 15-14 loss to the Sharks.
Rugby league: Raiders win close contest
Rugby league: Raiders win close contest
The South Pacific Raiders edged out the East Coast Eagles 32-28, with a converted try in the last minute of the game at the Kensington Oval on Saturday.
Crash victim wants life ban for drivers
Crash victim wants life ban for drivers
A Queenstown car crash victim is calling for lifetime driving bans on New Zealand roads for overseas drivers who gain a conviction.
League: University, Kia Toa rack up huge wins
League: University, Kia Toa rack up huge wins
University and the Kia Toa Tigers were the big winners of this week's round, notching up very convincing victories at the Oval on Saturday.
Rugby: Which Highlanders could be All Blacks?
Rugby: Which Highlanders could be All Blacks?
Last year four Highlanders went to the Rugby World Cup with the All Blacks. Otago Daily Times Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire looks at five more who could be in with a chance to make the step up to the national squad.