Latest from Otago

Police deployed to golf course after sub-par prank

Members of the public reported a suspicious grave-shaped area of disturbed dirt.

Wet wet wet: A soggy weekend is on its way

Rain is expected to hit most of the country tomorrow, and it will be heavy in parts.

No cases may not be enough for alert level change in South Island - Hipkins

Ninety people documented as close contacts are isolating in the Southern DHB area.

Produce being thrown away as lockdown sets in

A week into lockdown, there had been nowhere for the produce to go.

Mountain bikers, office workers and 'party-goers' breach rules

Mountain bike riders equipped with full kit were turned away from tracks in Dunedin.

Vaccination centre needed for students, OUSA says

Southern District Health Board has no plans to open a walk-in centre on campus.

Sir Tim email saga: $10,000 approved to review electronic policies

Sir Tim voted against the review as he said he did not trust the system in place.

Station seeking consent to set up mountain bike park

Alexandra farming family apply for resource consent to establish bike park on property.

Students told those who headed home gambled academic future

The message was contained in an email sent to first-year health science students.

Australian gang could be establishing in south

The gang has a long-standing rivalry with the Mongols.

Lockdown loophole: Locals worried as Aucklanders book holiday homes

An Airbnb owner says she received 'offensive messages' after turning down a booking.

Missing three-year-old found near Dunedin beach

Footprints were found heading from the boys' house towards the beach next door.

Covid-19: Dancing man, Pokemon Go player amongst rule breakers

A person playing Pokemon Go and a group of dirt bike riders were also caught by police.

'Rushed to liquor store': Students run for essentials before lockdown

A rash of alcohol purchases at some university hostels as lockdown was announced.

'Very disappointing': Otago Uni graduation ceremonies cancelled

All degrees would now be conferred and diplomas awarded in absentia.

Farm dream began over 100 years ago on a bullock wagon

The Lawrence family have farmed the same land in North Otago for over 100 years.

Woman beat partner in a drunken rage, then taunted him when he showed fear

The repeated assaults left the victim with a chipped tooth, swollen lip and scratches.

Person dies in petrol station car wash in Wanaka

Police were called to the Caltex Wanaka at about 2pm.