Black ice and flooding warnings after Otago bus crash injures 1
Hato Hone St John responded with an ambulance and a helicopter. They referred all further inquiries to police.…
FMG Young Farmer of the Year 2026: Otago Southland’s Tom Slee claims title
His victory also returns the trophy to the region for the first time since South Otago sheep farmer…
Students distressed after Otago University posts wrong exam results
The student said she knew of two other students in the course who had also received incorrect grades.…
Heavy snow closes Crown Range Rd, disrupts travel across Central Otago
Crews spent the night ploughing and gritting the route, with motorists initially required to carry chains before conditions…
Elm Lab uses Taieri Plains colostrum to tap booming skincare demand
Colostrum, the first milk produced after a calf is born, is valued in farming circles for its concentration…
Portobello remains identified as missing Otago man Murray Wakefield, who went missing a year ago
Murray Allan Wakefield was reported missing near Port Chalmers last year. Photo / New Zealand Police Human skeletal…
Two youths caught by police after illegal stag hunting in Central Otago
One of the youths was a firearms licence holder. This licence, as well as the firearms, were seized…
Netflix’s East of Eden slammed for filming in Auckland and Otago
Considered one of California’s defining literary works, East of Eden is deeply tied to the Salinas Valley and…
We’re just sitting here in Auckland feeling envious of the south
It’s Christchurch’s time to shine and geez is it shining. Living in Auckland right now feels like watching…
Serious SH1 crash near Hampden leaves one dead, one critically injured
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Bendigo-Ophir mine: Pro-Santana group claims thousands back gold project
The Central Otago district has a population of about 25,800 usual residents, spread across small towns including Cromwell,…
Sir Sam Neill says he received violent threats over Central Otago gold mine
In a video posted to Instagram, Neill said he stood by his opposition to “a big, actually a…