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A series of deer carcass dumpings by suspected poachers near the Cardrona River took a new twist yesterday when three other species of dead animals were dumped at the same spot.

As some operators in the Southern Lakes ski industry celebrated up to 40cm of snow on the district's mountains yesterday, the coverage at Wanaka's Cardrona Alpine Resort remained unconfirmed after staff's access to the skifield was blocked ... by snow.

It's good to see more of the Dunedin Public Art Gallery's permanent collection on show again. It's presented on the ground floor in an exhibition Belonging.

Last night's nailbiter between the Highlanders and the Crusaders was an instant classic, reckons ODT Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire, as he picks out his key points from the game.

ODT Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire rates the Highlanders after their narrow loss to the Crusaders in Dunedin on Saturday.

The sharing of Luggate's rich history is transforming the township from a ''hidden hollow'' into an exciting place to live and visit, resident Graham Taylor says.

Contact Energy has rejected Lewis Verduyn-Cassels' offer to buy a piece of land near Luggate for the community, leaving the river conservationist ''gutted'' and unable to meet the power company's counteroffer.

River conservationist Lewis Verduyn-Cassels has put his money where his mouth is in a bid to secure a piece of land for community use.

Work could begin later this year on an international golf resort near Wanaka, nearly a decade after plans were unveiled.

After their win over the Hurricanes, the Highlanders have an eye on the Super 15 playoffs. ODT Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire looks ahead.

Tristan Rawlence's decision to use a cyclocross bike paid off as he put daylight second to win the 43km long course Otago Peninsula Challenge mountain bike title yesterday.

ODT Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire rates the Highlanders after their 18-16 win over the Hurricanes last night.

The legacy of Sir Peter Jackson has again been questioned - with legendary Kiwi film-maker Geoff Murphy saying his commercial focus marked the end of a golden era for New Zealand cinema.

If you found a letter addressed to you, to be opened only upon the death of your partner, would you open it?

Another battle over buildings on Wanaka's lakefront is looming, as those behind a proposed watersports facility step up their campaign to garner public support.

ODT Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire looks at five of the key points to emerge from the Highlanders' narrow win over the Lions in Dunedin at the weekend.