Otago Daily Times

Jail after threats made with spears

Jail after threats made with spears

"A man of advancing years who still consistently and persistently comes back into the criminal justice system," was Judge Michael Crosbie’s description of a 67-year-old Balclutha man.

Woodhouse admits receiving patient details from Boag

National MP Michael Woodhouse. Photo: Getty

Woodhouse admits receiving patient details from Boag

Dunedin-based list MP and National Party Health spokesman Michael Woodhouse has admitted receiving patient details from former party president Michelle Boag.

Closure decision is ‘devastating’ - chief executive

New Zealand's Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) chief executive and general manager Stew Hamilton. Photo:...

Closure decision is ‘devastating’ - chief executive

New Zealand Aluminium Smelter’s management team will spend the next six months focused on how to wind-down operations at its Southland plant.

Break up fabricated to swindle benefits

Break up fabricated to swindle benefits

A Dunedin couple who claimed to have split up to commit benefit fraud of nearly $100,000 had their third child together while supposedly estranged, a court has heard.

Most support Wanaka-Chch air service - survey

A new air service between Wanaka and Christchurch got the thumbs up from 90 per cent of 3600 people surveyed over a week in June.

Sinnamon savouring a rare victory at Addington

Robbie Holmes drives Allandale to win for trainer Lionel Sinnamon at Addington on Sunday. PHOTO:...

Sinnamon savouring a rare victory at Addington

Age is not slowing Lionel Sinnamon down.

National league aims to keep players sharp

An inability to travel overseas and the need to keep top players at a high level were the drivers to get a new national premier hockey league under way.

Walker not at home, says he is on 'annual leave'

Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker, National Party leader Todd Muller, and Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean

Walker not at home, says he is on 'annual leave'

National leader Todd Muller has addressed Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker's leaking of confidential details of Covid-19 patients during a visit to Oamaru. Meanwhile a sign at Walker's office says he is on "annual leave".

Snow falling in parts of South

Winter is biting today with snow falling in many parts of the South, and there are warnings in place for many southern roads owing to ice and snow.

Woman dragged by car after attempt to stop drink driver

A risk assessment tool is used, which looks at the threat including exposure to the public,...

Woman dragged by car after attempt to stop drink driver

Trying to stop someone from drink driving earned an Otago Good Samaritan a broken pelvis for her efforts after she was dragged along the road by a car.

Hobbs ousted, Noone takes over at ORC

Otago Regional Council chairwoman Marian Hobbs has been ousted from her role, and Andrew Noone has been voted in as her successor.

‘Clear direction’ call on museum

Invercargill deputy mayor Toni Biddle is urging her council and chief executive to provide "progression and a clear direction" about the Southland Museum.

'Unacceptable': Muller addresses leaking at Oamaru meeting

National Leader Todd Muller speaks to Oamaru business leaders at Whitestone Cheese this morning....

'Unacceptable': Muller addresses leaking at Oamaru meeting

The leak of confidential details of Covid-19 patients by a National MP and a former party president has been branded ''simply unacceptable'' by National leader Todd Muller.

‘Covid’ cougher bashed sister

Cannan Yeo was locked up for 14 months after two violent incidents. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

‘Covid’ cougher bashed sister

An Oamaru man arrested during the level 4 lockdown deliberately coughed on police and told them "I've got Covid-19", a court has heard.

Snow, ice prompt road warnings

Forecasters say Canterbury could get snow down to 300m. Photo: File

Snow, ice prompt more road warnings

Winter is biting around the country today and there are warnings in place for many roads owing to ice and snow, including Arthur's and Porters passes.

Man who stabbed horse to appeal

Man who stabbed horse to appeal

The man who stabbed a beloved miniature horse to death in a frenzied attack will appeal his sentence.

Otago Boys' first XV star scores ridiculous try

Otago Boys' High School No 8 Semisi Taeiloa Tupou scored a stunning try against John McGlashan College on Saturday.

Flooding closes roads in West Otago, Southland

Flooding in the Gore district today. Photo: Gore District Council

Flooding closes roads in West Otago, Southland

Localised flooding has closed roads in West Otago and Southland, with Environment Southland warning that water levels will remain high for a few days.

Impassioned cancer plea after husband's death

An emotional Melissa Vining this morning confronted the Southern District Health Board and challenged it to improve its cancer care services.

Hand sanitiser draws festival attendees

University of Otago pharmaceutical sciences senior lecturer Shyamal Das and his PhD students...

Hand sanitiser draws festival attendees

Emergency supplies of hand sanitiser - some of which was given to Canterbury police during the Covid-19 lockdown - has now become a hit at the New Zealand International Science Festival.

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