Final consents sought
Final consents sought
Thirty-three more sections are proposed within Wanaka's sought-after Meadowstone subdivision, the ''last of the last'' for the development.
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Wonderbox for Te Papa Shrek show
Wonderbox for Te Papa Shrek show
While a date for Te Papa's Shrek exhibition is yet to be set, a museum representative has been spending time in Tarras this week hearing the late celebrity sheep's story from those in his hometown.
Chilean teenager's fatal waterfall plunge ruled a 'tragic accident'
Chilean teenager's fatal waterfall plunge ruled a 'tragic accident'
A Chilean teenager's death after slipping down a waterfall at Milford Sound last year was a ''tragic accident'', Otago Southland coroner David Crerar has found.
Recycled items pressed into service
Recycled items pressed into service
An apple press made from a washing machine tub, car jack and metal shower tray played a starring role in Saturday's Great Autumn Apple Drive, at Rippon Hall, in Wanaka.
West needs to get over insect 'disgust factor'
West needs to get over insect 'disgust factor'
If someone suggested New Zealand farmers raised a new kind of high protein livestock which had a potential market of about two billion people worldwide, most would jump at the chance.
Thousands turn out for memories of day a duchess came to town
Thousands turn out for memories of day a duchess came to town
More than a thousand people lined the Lake Hayes-Arrow Junction Rd outside the Amisfield Winery and spilled along State Highway 6 by the Lake Hayes reserve to wait for the royal motorcade.
Hockey: University denied win in dying seconds
Hockey: University denied win in dying seconds
Defending champion Albany A was dealt a mighty scare by University Blue but managed to salvage a thrilling 4-4 draw to retain the men's club challenge shield on Saturday.
Rugby: Five reasons for Highlanders' victory
Rugby: Five reasons for Highlanders' victory
ODT Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire highlights five key reasons behind the Highlanders' win over the Bulls on Friday night.
Player ratings - Highlanders v Bulls
Player ratings - Highlanders v Bulls
ODT Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire rates the Highlanders after their win against the Bulls in Dunedin last night.
Athletics: Stepping stone on fundraising journey
Athletics: Stepping stone on fundraising journey
Weekend warrior Mal Law (Wanaka) will join about 200 off-road running enthusiasts for the 31st running of Dunedin's Three Peaks Challenge tomorrow.
No more legal action over land
No more legal action over land
A dispute over land at Hawea Flat has been put to rest after a conservation group abandoned any further legal action against the farmer.
Big changes coming for rural contractors
Big changes coming for rural contractors
The new Health and Safety Reform Bill will have ''profound changes'' for the rural contracting sector and introduce severe penalties in the event of a bad workplace accident, Rural Contractors New Zealand (RCNZ) chief executive Roger Parton says.
Brainstorming conference expected
Brainstorming conference expected
The possible reintroduction of an industry levy and ''the way forward'' for profitability and sustainability for the goat industry will be the focus of the inaugural New Zealand Goats (NZGoats) conference in Queenstown next month.
Club pays tribute to trio's work at museum
Club pays tribute to trio's work at museum
The West Otago Vintage Club paid tribute to several of its older and longer-serving volunteers recently, during its Christmas function, held in February.
Last few weeks of hard prep for dairy trainee
Last few weeks of hard prep for dairy trainee
It is only a little more than four weeks to go before Josh Lavender, of Lochiel, is up against the nations' other ''best of the best'' dairy trainees, so he is spending as much time as he can preparing.
Southern move pays off for couple
Southern move pays off for couple
Jared and Sara Crawford know exactly where they want to be in 10 years and how they want to get there, but the move to Southland to take advantage of the opportunities available was a major decision for them.
Farm forestry still going strong
Farm forestry still going strong
The South Otago Farm Forestry Association celebrates its 50th birthday next month.
Bars denied special licences for Easter
Bars denied special licences for Easter
Disappointed Wanaka bar operators have been given a resounding ''no'' to requests for special liquor licences at Easter, leaving a 50,000-strong Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow crowd with nowhere to drink in the resort unless they are dining.
Basketball: What a difference confidence can make
Basketball: What a difference confidence can make
ODT Online sports contributor Jeff Cheshire reviews the March Madness national championship game between the Connecticut Huskies and Kentucky Wildcats.
Dairying 'growing the community': farmer
Dairying 'growing the community': farmer
May Murphy recalls an incident 30 years ago - she and her husband Robin were driving a friend, also involved in dairying, through Ikawai-Glenavy.