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‘Pride and joy’ stolen during crime spree
A Kurow woman is devastated by the theft of her cherished car and valued family heirlooms during an alleged Otago-wide crime spree culminating in a double dognapping in Central Otago.
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Revealing drink-driver’s identity ‘vital’
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Revealing drink-driver’s identity ‘vital’
A Wānaka real estate branch manager convicted of drink-driving can be named after a judge declined his application to keep his identity a secret.
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Fears about campground not realised
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Fears about campground not realised
Fears new Australian owners would change the character of the popular Glendhu Bay holiday park have not come to pass, long-time campers say.
Wine-tasting experience opened
Wine-tasting experience opened
Central Otago’s most historic winery has opened a wine-tasting experience in Gibbston near Queenstown.
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Milford village ‘a disgrace’
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Milford village ‘a disgrace’
People urinating daily in the bushes behind Milford Sound airport is contributing to the disgraceful state of the tourist village, which has been left to rot, a veteran operator calling for...
Strong winds, hot days fuel fire risk
Strong winds, hot days fuel fire risk
Otago's fire risk is expected to rise sharply over the next few days, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) is urging people to avoid lighting any outdoor fires, especially tomorrow and Monday.
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Man stabbed bedroom wall after partner fled argument
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Man stabbed bedroom wall after partner fled argument
A Milton man stabbed holes in his walls with a knife and was so belligerent during his arrest he had to be transported in a custody van.
Fine weather brings dreams of the perfect afternoon
Fine weather brings dreams of the perfect afternoon
Most anglers dream about the next fishing trip, and in the dream, it is a sunny day with a gentle upstream breeze.
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Delivering value, navigating reforms key
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Delivering value, navigating reforms key
As councils look ahead to a busy year in local politics, the Otago Daily Times asks leaders from across the South how they spent their breaks and what is in the pipeline for 2026. Today Waitaki...
Milford highway works to start on Monday
Milford highway works to start on Monday
Roadworks affecting traffic on Southland's Milford highway start next week.
Report measures NZ’s public outdoor access
Report measures NZ’s public outdoor access
The accessibility of New Zealand’s great outdoors is under fresh scrutiny, with Herenga ā Nuku Outdoor Access Commission releasing its first State of Public Outdoor Access report, a nationwide...
Macetown paper road to go live
Macetown paper road to go live
At the end of this month a gateway about 3km from Arrowtown, which drivers can pass through with a permit bought online, will go live, securing ongoing public vehicle access to the historic...
Police name crash victim
Police name crash victim
TIMARU: Police have named the man killed in a single-vehicle crash in Seadown Rd, in the Timaru district, on December 22.
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Jumpstarting car led to ‘freak’ accident
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Jumpstarting car led to ‘freak’ accident
The Wānaka man who died after being crushed by his car in his own driveway had just finished jump-starting a visitor’s car for her.
‘Tirelessly championed’ the people
‘Tirelessly championed’ the people
Sir Tim Shadbolt was responsible for amplifying Invercargill's profile, around New Zealand and internationally.
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Community support of non-profit youth camp ‘awesome’
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Community support of non-profit youth camp ‘awesome’
After a non-profit youth camp found itself short of supplies, Upper Clutha residents came to the rescue.
How Queenstown is attracting the uber-rich
How Queenstown is attracting the uber-rich
A Queenstown hotel with rooms priced up to $50,000 a night is attracting visitors willing to book not just a suite, but sometimes the whole hotel.
Strong winds, hot days drive Otago fire risk up
Strong winds, hot days drive Otago fire risk up
Otago’s fire risk is expected to rise sharply over the next few days owing to a combination of strong winds, high temperatures and relative low humidity.
Man killed in crash with power pole near Timaru named
Man killed in crash with power pole near Timaru named
Police have released the name of the man who was killed when his vehicle crashed into a power pole near Timaru last month.
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National choral composition win ‘exciting’
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National choral composition win ‘exciting’
An Oamaru music teacher says he was shocked to learn he had won a national choral composition competition.