Queenstown man believed kidnapped
Queenstown man believed kidnapped
A major police operation is continuing in Queenstown as concern grows for the safety of a 22-year-old local believed to have been kidnapped on Tuesday.
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Volunteer was 'very generous lady'
Volunteer was 'very generous lady'
Volunteering circles in Wanaka have been left devastated by the death of one of the town's most valued volunteers, Maureen Anne ''Mo'' Schofield, who slipped and fell about 40m on to a rocky creek bed while walking the Fern Burn Track on Monday.
Digital concept of money explored
Digital concept of money explored
Money is now an internet ''content type'', according to a keynote speaker at New Zealand's first digital currency conference.
Christmas tree lights on
Christmas tree lights on
Sir Tim Wallis had the honour of lighting up Wanaka's new 7.3m community Christmas tree on Monday evening.
Manhunt continues for alleged kidnappers
Manhunt continues for alleged kidnappers
The manhunt for Pita Wilson (38) and Joshua Veint (23) is continuing, with police urging the two men to make contact.
Young children's picture books
Young children's picture books
Poor Panda has developed square eyes after watching too much TV so his Rastafarian bee friend decides an intervention is in order.
Rugby: Ranking the World Cup teams
Rugby: Ranking the World Cup teams
With the next edition of the Rugby World Cup less than a year away, ODT Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire gives his rankings for the teams that will take part in the tournament.
Three Parks backed
Three Parks backed
A new eight-lane lap pool and learners' pool at Wanaka's Three Parks subdivision is the public's preference for upgraded swimming facilities in the town.
Gigatown's benefit must be 'shared'
Gigatown's benefit must be 'shared'
Dunedin now has a ''big responsibility'' to share its Gigatown success with the wider region, a Gigatown Wanaka campaign leader says.
Wanaka left deflated but positive
Wanaka left deflated but positive
Tears of disappointment were shed last evening at Wanaka's Gin and Raspberry bar, where Gigatown supporters had gathered to watch the live announcement of the winner of the Chorus competition.
Dog bylaw changes on table
Dog bylaw changes on table
A groundswell of public opposition to tougher dog control rules has been taken on board by the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
No charges over death of tourist
No charges over death of tourist
No charges will be laid against a Wanaka taxi driver who ran over a Dutch tourist more than two months ago, police announced yesterday.
Sections being snapped up
Sections being snapped up
The last available sections in Wanaka's sought-after Meadowstone subdivision are being snapped up following their release last week, 20 years after the development's launch.
Last of unclaimed miners land sold
Last of unclaimed miners land sold
The last of the Cardrona Valley's abandoned goldmining sections has sold, years after a search began to trace descendants of the land's original owners.
'Sore as hell', but up on cloud nine
'Sore as hell', but up on cloud nine
You know it is a tough marathon when you are handed a survival blanket 14km from the finish.
Rugby: Questions for ABs as World Cup looms
Rugby: Questions for ABs as World Cup looms
After the All Blacks eked out yet another test win, against Wales at the weekend, ODT Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire looks at questions they may to face in the run-into the World Cup in 2015.
Book provides sharper impression of Grace Joel
Book provides sharper impression of Grace Joel
Joel Schiff recently published a new biography of the Dunedin-born artist Grace Joel (1865-1924).
Rugby: Five key points - All Blacks v Wales
Rugby: Five key points - All Blacks v Wales
ODT Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire analyses five key points from the All Blacks' match with Wales at the weekend.
Anger at removal of bras
Anger at removal of bras
Allegations are flying in the Cardrona Valley again this week over an attack on the controversial bra fence.
Service for former sawmill workers exposed to PCP
Service for former sawmill workers exposed to PCP
Nearly 700 former sawmill workers have been enrolled in the Ministry of Health's Special Support Service for Former Sawmill Workers Exposed to PCP.