Shane Jones tells Steven Spielberg ‘ET go home’ over Bendigo-Ophir mine donation
Shane Jones has said he wants more mining in both the South and North Islands. Photo / Sylvie…
Steven Spielberg donates to group opposing Central Otago gold mine, in memory of Sir Sam Neill
Neill was a vocal opponent of Santana Minerals’ project, describing the planned open-cast mine as a threat to…
Central Otago gold mine supporters say backing was always there
“It’s the future of Central, really.” Cromwell businesses are among those increasingly putting their names behind the proposed…
Otago research finds eating disorders shaped by metabolic and psychiatric biology
Researchers identified six regions of the genome (parts of DNA) associated with binge-eating behaviour. One of these regions…
Ranfurly Shield on the line as Otago host Caterbury – NZ Herald
Ranfurly Shield on the line as Otago host Caterbury NZ HeraldLive: Ranfurly Shield at stake as Otago take on…
Central Otago wine: How Pinot Noir put region on global map
“If you consider that Martinborough Pinot Noir started in the 1980s, we didn’t get underway until the mid-1990s…
Strong winds force Air New Zealand flight to abandon Queenstown landing
He said the plane’s movements were unlike anything he had witnessed before. “It was very exaggerated. I don’t…
Port Chalmers car sunk in sea, man arrested after alleged break-ins
The man was arrested about 9am after he was found allegedly breaking into a Beach St property. A…
Weekend wine guide: Vintners’ bad luck is spreading through our top wine regions
Michael Cooper Wine writer·New Zealand Listener· 30 Jul, 2026 06:04 PM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
Santana Minerals Bendigo-Ophir gold mine costs hit $17.7m
It asked the applicant to reconsider its proposed timetable because the original dates would have left “very tight…
One dead after crash at Springvale, Otago
Police said initial indications suggested there are serious injuries. A spokesperson later confirmed that one person has died.…
Supporters honour Sir Sam Neill with influx of funds to Stop Gold Mine campaign
Yet another, with a $50 donation, wrote: “#SaveItForSam”. The campaign, run by Sustainable Tarras Incorporated Society, has now…