Regions

An Otago man wanted in relation to a stabbing in Queenstown last weekend has been detained by police in Australia.

An Australian engineer admitted a charge of injuring his brother with intent after ‘‘glassing’’ him in Queenstown earlier this month.

Power is out north of Lake Hawea after high winds brought branches down on lines this morning.

It may be in Brazil covered in grime, with birds nesting inside it, but a derelict DC8 aircraft could be destined for display in Wanaka.

A Cromwell man who thought his flatmate was strangling a woman hit him in the head with a glass.

An ability to identify flags of the world was the common denominator for the winning teams at the Otago Daily Times Extra! current events quiz for Central Otago yesterday.

A Gore man missing for a week has been found safe and well.

The West Otago Community Board will today consider options for seasonal water conservation.

Oamaru police may have to keep an eye out for a thirsty suspect with a dodgy leg and a fear of sunlight after items were stolen from a vehicle in the South Hill area of Oamaru overnight.

Allegations of nails being intentionally scattered at the rear of an Oamaru service station, damaging vehicle tyres, is a serious matter that jeopardises public safety, police say.

There will be fewer fish to fry but more of two native species left alive.