One seriously hurt in farm track crash near Omakau
One person has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after a ute rolled down a farm track near Omakau.
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45 hours of rain on way as northern NZ gets a drenching
45 hours of rain on way as northern NZ gets a drenching
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It's a wet week for northern New Zealand, some parts of which are predicted to get up to 45 hours of rain from today.
Trump links Greenland threat to peace prize snub
Trump links Greenland threat to peace prize snub
US President Donald Trump has linked his drive to take control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, saying he no longer thinks "purely of Peace".
Many Kiwis starting year with financial stress
Many Kiwis starting year with financial stress: survey
Many New Zealanders are starting the year feeling stressed about money despite interest rates having fallen, one bank says.
Fletcher Building to sell construction arm
Fletcher Building to sell construction arm
Fletcher Building has reached a binding agreement to sell its construction division to major international firm Vinci Construction.
Contentious hate, gun reforms to go before parliament in Australia
Contentious hate, gun reforms to go before parliament in Australia
Major gun and hate speech reforms are expected to be waved through Australia's parliament in near-record time.
'Emperor' Valentino, who painted fashion red, dies
'Emperor' Valentino, who painted fashion red, dies
Valentino, one of Italy's leading fashion designers, has died in Rome at the age of 93.
Brownie dashes All Blacks coaching role hopes
Tony Brown dashes All Blacks coaching role hopes
Tony Brown has revealed he has no get-out clause to join the All Blacks and will be staying with the Springboks until after the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Djokovic chalks up 100th win at Aussie Open
Djokovic chalks up 100th win at Aussie Open
Novak Djokovic has safely negotiated the first hurdle in his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, as women's title challengers Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff eased into the second round.
Residents 'kick up' over Christchurch development
Residents 'kick up' over Christchurch development
A property development has left residents of a Christchurch suburb frustrated about not being consulted – while the developer is annoyed at the delays their complaints have caused.
Leggings, fuel tanks help save capsized trio
Leggings, fuel tanks help save capsized trio
Yellow leggings and fuel tanks helped three cray fishermen in the water for about seven hours after capsizing near Tolaga Bay be rescued.
Sydney beaches closed after third shark attack in two days
Sydney beaches closed after third shark attack in two days
A swathe of Sydney beaches have been closed for the foreseeable future as a man fights for his life following a third shark attack in two days.
Veterans Wawrinka and Cilic make rousing starts
Veterans Wawrinka and Cilic make rousing starts
Former Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka turned the clock back to come from a set down to win his first round match, while Marin Cilic also flew the flag for the veterans with a more ruthless performance.
'Ghost houses': Concern for Queenstown's future
'Ghost houses': Concern for Queenstown's future
At any given time, more than a quarter of Queenstown Lakes district's properties aren't occupied, data shows.
ODT quiz: January 20
ODT quiz: January 20
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Tuesday, January 20.
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Shane Jones, Sir Sam Neill clash over mine
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Actor, MP clash over mine: ‘Elitist’ v ‘mini Trump wannabe’
Resources Minister Shane Jones has been labelled a "mini Trump wannabe" by actor Sir Sam Neill as the pair trade blows over a controversial Central Otago mine.
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‘Money motivated family’ gang not a threat yet: police
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‘Money motivated family’ gang not a threat yet: police
An emerging gang could be attempting to gain a reputation an expert warns, after one of its members was recently accused of serious crimes in Dunedin.
Man dies in drowning at Coromandel beach
Man dies in drowning at Coromandel beach
One person has died following a water-related incident in Hahei this afternoon.
Incomes not keeping up with cost of living - survey
Incomes not keeping up with cost of living - survey
A major union-backed survey shows more workers reporting their incomes are not keeping up with the cost of living.
Joseph needs 'time to digest' Robertson's sacking
Joseph needs 'time to digest' Robertson's sacking
Jamie Joseph says he is not in talks with New Zealand Rugby to replace the dumped Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach.