Latest from Otago

Long-running Queenstown restaurant closing its doors, turnover down 90%

The restaraunt would have marked its 30th anniversary in October.

Drink-driver's vehicle gets stuck, forced to take taxi before blowing 3x limit

The 64-year-old attempted to reverse and got her vehicle stuck on a bank.

University drives bid to rein in scarfies' wild behaviour

The annual mass migration of students has begun.

'The big yellow sun leads me home': Woman sings to keep stranded whales calm

49 long-finned pilot whales became stranded on a South Island beach this week.

Cricket bat killing: Jury told of gruesome scene

39-year-old John Kenneth Collins has been charged with the murder of Brent Andrew Bacon.

Summer scorcher: Christchurch NZ's warmest place, pushing 31C

A foehn wind is responsible for the warmer weather.

Cricket bat killing: Weapon found split in two after attack

Man denies murder, admits interfering with body and unlawfully taking victim's vehicle.

Cricket bat killing: Sister thought slain brother was on 'bender'

John Kenneth Collins is on trial before the High Court at Dunedin accused of the murder.

Powerball draw tonight: $18 million up for grabs

Last year saw a record number of overnight millionaires.

Recidivist offender avoids jail after biting police officer, dangerous driving

Justin Philip Witchall was sentenced to four months' home detention.

Liam Dann: 'Jaw-dropping' new data highlights housing challenge

Housing costs were rising before the pandemic property boom and new forecasts aren't good.

Man viciously bashed by pair seeking drugs

Kidney split and blood sprayed over walls and ceiling during brutal beating.

Auckland students jet out of city despite lockdown

Rules allow the students to leave Auckland for the cities where they study.

Councillor apologises over Otago lead contamination: 'We're sorry this community went through this'

Some councillors objected to what they called sensationalist media coverage.

Lead contamination: Mayor staying mum over contradicting health board claims

The mayor said they did not go public with August test results after advice from the SDHB.

'Definitely deliberate': Vehicles believed to be involved in more bird deaths

It follows about 30 protected red-billed gulls being killed a week ago.

Kiwi kids in world's largest trial of games to teach self-control

BestStart will test games to improve self-control with 1600 children.

DHB and council at odds over public information about lead levels in water

More than 1000 people have had their blood tested for lead contamination in four days.