‘Fresh’ investigation ordered
‘Fresh’ investigation ordered
It was supposed to be the final chapter in a six-year inquiry into the death of a Gore toddler.
Festival volunteers running out of steam
Festival volunteers running out of steam
Goggle-festooned top hats, leather corsets and ray guns may have had their last hurrah in the steampunk capital of New Zealand.
Council hopes to ‘get on top’ of speeding
Council hopes to ‘get on top’ of speeding
A southern council is upping the ante as it clamps down on speeding work cars.
Town asked to save water
Town asked to save water
It is the middle of June and there has been plenty of rain — too much rain for some.
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Country star claims racism rife at festival
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Country star claims racism rife at festival
A former Gore Gold Guitar winner has called out racist overtones at the festival, surprising organisers, who have vowed to fix the issues.
Gold-mining company ordered to cease work by council
Gold-mining company ordered to cease work by council
A gold-mining company shut down without notice has challenged the West Coast Regional Council to explain why it has put workers in limbo and capital at risk.
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‘True’ cross-country tests field
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‘True’ cross-country tests field
After a week of rain, the sun arrived at just the right time.
30.9% year-on-year rise in homes for sale
30.9% year-on-year rise in homes for sale
The Central Otago and Southern Lakes housing market is heading into winter with a sizable stock of properties for sale and falling average asking prices.
Lions club calls for new blood
Lions club calls for new blood
The Palmerston Lions Club, which amalgamated with the Waikouaiti Lions several years ago, and more recently the East Otago Club, is in dire need of more members.
Treatment plant upgrades set to be finished this year
Treatment plant upgrades set to be finished this year
Upgrades to the Patearoa and Ranfurly water treatment plants are under way and should be finished by the end of the year.
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Council comes to Regent Theatre’s rescue, taking over $656,000 loan
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Council comes to Regent Theatre’s rescue, taking over $656,000 loan
The West Coast Theatre Trust, which runs the Regent Theatre in Greymouth, has been thrown a ratepayer lifeline, the Grey District Council having taken over the theatre’s existing $656,000 loan for...
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.
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.
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.
Lake Hāwea Station originals: ‘Don’t sing your own praises’
Lake Hāwea Station originals: ‘Don’t sing your own praises’
Brought up on Lake Hāwea Station, which the Rowley family farmed for more than a century, two rural sisters recall the "simple life" of their youth on what has since become the country’s first...
Preparing for disaster should be on your radar: emergency management
Preparing for disaster should be on your radar: emergency management
As the mountains gather snow and the roads get icy, being prepared for a disaster is a must for all households in the region.