Fully electric Hilux created to prove point
Fully electric Hilux created to prove point
A Central Otago cherry grower is keen to put his new electric Toyota Hilux ute "to the test" to see how it compares with the original diesel workhorse.
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Act of kindness about giving back
Act of kindness about giving back
The Otago Daily Times has played a regular role in a full-circle friendship.
Long wait for court criticised
Long wait for court criticised
An Oamaru resident says the justice system is "flawed" and "very stressful," after waiting nearly a year for a Family Court hearing — far longer than the legal standard of six weeks.
Cost hikes will not hit rates
Cost hikes will not hit rates
Government-mandated KiwiSaver cost increases will not affect Invercargill City Council rates this year.
Reserve forestry plan feedback wanted
Reserve forestry plan feedback wanted
People are encouraged to share their thoughts on a draft forestry management plan for Queenstown Hill Reserve.
Fright to flight
Fright to flight
A harrier hawk takes to the air after being disturbed while perched on a fence post beside SH85, the Pigroot.
Pool’s salute to surrounds noted
Pool’s salute to surrounds noted
Nineteen projects, including a community pool, a retail precinct and nearly a dozen homes, have been recognised in the 2025 Southern Architecture Awards.
Boil water notices for Central Otago towns
Boil water notices for Central Otago towns
Boil water notices have been issued for Ranfurly, Omakau and Ophir after recent rainfall and snowmelt made the towns' source water too turbid to treat effectively.
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New venue won’t have pokies
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New venue won’t have pokies
A new South Otago venue will not provide pokies for patrons, the Clutha Licensing Trust says.
House fire brought under control after cave-in
House fire brought under control after cave-in
An afternoon snack in Gore went awry yesterday when a pan full of sausages went up in flames and the ceiling caved in, onlookers say.
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Call for 1km protection zones around vineyards
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Call for 1km protection zones around vineyards
The Waitaki Winegrowers Association is calling on the Waitaki District Council to urgently establish a designated winegrowing protection zone in the proposed district plan, warning that the region...
Firefighter calling time after 51 years
Firefighter calling time after 51 years
For the last 51 years Bevan Koppert has been a mainstay of the Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade.
'Safe' swimming spot a magnet for sharks: expert
'Safe' swimming spot a magnet for sharks: expert
A New Zealand shark expert is concerned a proposed "safe" swimming area in Bluff could be anything but.
Lachie probe 'a shambles', new inquiry ordered
Lachie Jones death: Investigation 'a shambles', new inquiry ordered
A coroner has slammed the investigation into a Gore toddler’s death as “a shambles” and ordered a new police inquiry.
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‘Zen room’ adds to absurdity: councillor
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‘Zen room’ adds to absurdity: councillor
A "zen room" that could feature plants and a video of a waterfall proposed for the new $54 million Otago Regional Council headquarters in Dunedin is raising eyebrows.
Son swindles mother out of $50k
'Not the son I brought up': Man swindles mum out of $50k
An Invercargill man who swindled more than $50,000 off his mother over three years has left her destitute and unable to survive on her own, a court has heard.
'Shocking': Huge stash of firearms seized in Gore
'Shocking': Huge stash of firearms seized in Gore
A "shocking" stash of nearly 500 firearms has been recovered from a Gore property in what is thought to be one of New Zealand’s largest weapons seizures.
Arrowtown distillery on top of the world
Arrowtown distillery on top of the world
An Arrowtown distillery is officially on top of the world.
Carlos rows into the record books
Carlos rows into the record books
Queenstown's Carlos Bagrie can now add Guinness World Record-holder to his list of achievements.
Arrowtown artist’s full-picture life
Arrowtown artist’s full-picture life
Arrowtown artist Jane Burdon likes film star Mae West’s quote, "you only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough," because she lives by it.