Stars aligned for new owners of the Criterion Hotel
They were there when it last closed and will be there for the reopening - only on the other side of the bar.
Steve Hepburn
Hawke’s Bay almond-growing trial could be extended to Central
Hawke’s Bay almond-growing trial could be extended to Central
The area produces the best in cherries, apricots and peaches.
Beloved ballet teacher bowing out
Beloved ballet teacher bowing out after 61 years
It has been her life and passion but now is the time to walk away.
Changing tack after busy stretch
Changing tack after busy stretch
Things are going full circle for Scott Johnston and his family.
Be prepared to be bad
Be prepared to be bad
As the summer days take hold and it, hopefully, gets hotter, thoughts turn to how to improve at those once-a-year sporting pursuits. Otago Daily Times regional editor, and former sports editor, Steve Hepburn looks at ways to get better at two of the most popular sports — golf and bowls.
Subdivision sections to return to market
Subdivision sections to return to market
Gore Mayor Tracy Hicks gets asked on nearly a daily basis about the need for more residential sections in the town.
Aaron Smith: what makes him great
Aaron Smith: what makes him great
Nobody has written more about Aaron Smith, or watched him play more rugby, than Steve Hepburn. We asked our erstwhile sports editor to offer his comments as part of Aaron Smith Week.
Head coach role not for Dermody
Head coach role not for Dermody
The Highlanders will lick their wounds and thoughts will switch to national honours and next season as the chapter is closed on 2021.
Dixon proud of fight side showed
Dixon proud of fight side showed
Highlanders co-captain Ash Dixon has come a long way in the past couple of years but another honour just eluded him on Saturday night.
Highlanders’ improvement not quite enough
Highlanders’ improvement not quite enough
The Highlanders stood tall on Saturday night and change — in a good way — is on its way.
Hard-working Highlanders fall short
Hard-working Highlanders fall short
Courage can only go so far. The Highlanders defended like men possessed and had one hand on the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman trophy when playing the Blues in the final in Auckland. But it wasn't to be.
Otago hockey's fab four heading to Olympics
Otago hockey's fab four heading to Olympics
It all started in Dunedin about 20 years ago.
Inconsistency hinders Harbour
Inconsistency hinders Harbour
Harbour coach Ryan Nicholas is just wondering what team will turn up tomorrow.
Shield challenge nearing
Shield challenge nearing
The North Otago side will not get a lot of training together before its tough assignment at the end of the month.
Plenty of motivation for Highlanders
Plenty of motivation for Highlanders
Pride, bonus points, swansongs for players — the motivation to win for the Highlanders tonight is plentiful.
Russell not dwelling on the past
Russell not dwelling on the past
For four years, Black Sticks defender Kane Russell has had to re-live it nearly every day.
Race meeting closes chapter of family history
Race meeting closes chapter of family history
Nearly a 100 years of family racing history came to a close at Forbury Park, in Dunedin, last night, but it was not a fairytale finish.
Brown doing his bit with stint in middle
Brown doing his bit with stint in middle
Former Otago coach Cory Brown has answered the call and is helping lend a hand to the men in the middle.
Price for trying to get things right too high
Price for trying to get things right too high
We wait everywhere these days.
Usual close result simply not enough
Usual close result simply not enough
There is nothing to pick between the Highlanders and the Brumbies as the visiting side looks to keep its final dreams alive.