Orchard company sentenced after seasonal worker loses three fingers in accident
The Otago orchard was fined $225,000 after the teen was injured while cleaning machinery.
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Children who lost parents in fatal crash remain in hospital
Three people were killed in the crash in Otago on Monday.
Two of first three applications declined under new farm to forest rules
One consent granted was for UK company Enterprise Investments Limited.
Opposed Tarras Airport group willing to take fight to Environment Court
The group is gearing up to fight the plan all the way to the courts. From RNZ
Businessman third person killed in crash that killed couple
A 'well-respected accountant' is the third person to have died in the Otago crash.
‘Devoted parents’ killed in crash, three of their kids critically injured
The couple posted a photo together on Facebook two hours before the crash.
Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet
The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.
Weather: South Island gets more snow, roadfall warnings, Auckland in for showers
MetService issues heavy snow warnings, watches in South Island, Desert Rd to get flurries.
Doctor shortage closes emergency department
Nationwide search for a locum doctor fails and ED forced to shut its doors.
'Triple whammy': Gales, heavy rain, snow as 'blizzard-like' storm nears
MetService has issued a 'triple-whammy' of strong wind, heavy snow, heavy rain watches.
Revealed: Second rare Hector's dolphin killed as fishing bycatch in two months
The Green Party is calling for stronger protection measures.
‘Mini tornado’ tears roof off Clyde home
A 'mini tornado' has torn through Clyde as high winds buffeted the Central Otago town.
Roads re-open in Otago after weekend’s weather chaos
Road closures were among the disruptions caused by wild weather over the weekend.
Polar blast: Freezing conditions, heavy snowfall in South Island
An estimated 20cm to 40cm has fallen in some areas
Trapping ‘library’ receives council grant
Taieri Mouth Amenities Society has been awarded a grant of $37,000.
Two hurt in North Otago farm accident
First response unit and a helicopter responded to the incident on private farmland.
‘Stubborn’ Otago farmer sells land for new airport
Breakthrough in impasse over proposed runway about 25 minutes drive from Cromwell.
'It was The Muppet Show': Farmer ‘livid’ dog owners not prosecuted
Owner of two roaming lamb-killing dogs escapes prosecution.
Steven and Kellie Nichol win Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Nichol family has been farming at Clarks Junction in Otago hinterland for over 150 years.
Work to curb 'plagues' of rabbits steps up in Otago
Non-compliant properties instructed to follow the region’s rabbit control rules.
‘Extreme’ summer has southern farmers feeling ignored
Recent rainfall has alleviated drought concerns in Otago and Southland.
Otis oat-milk brings production back home to new plant
Otago oat-milk brand is backed by former Trump wingman Chris Liddell and chef Nadia Lim.
Wild boar horror in small village - man comes off second-best against beast
Residents fear for the safety of children in a remote Central Otago village.
Body found in search for missing hunter above Dart River near Glenorchy
The search for the missing man has been going on for six days.
Winemaker: CO2 shortage no match for ‘Kiwi ingenuity’
'No need to panic,' says can-do Cromwell vintner.
'Gut-wrenching': Out of pocket and patience with illegal hunting
Landowners, police & legitimate hunters say poaching seems to be on the rise in the South.
Region's fire risk brings total ban
Community officials believe the risk at this time of year to be too high.
Buyers opt for style over substance at deer sales
"There is a lot of deer around so buyers are being really selective."
Sheltering sheep killed by lightning in Central Otago
Neighbour walking her dog discovers grisly fate of a dozen ewes and lambs.
Watch: Wild rapids descent gains 46K views and a $1500 fine
Dramatic five-minute video has sequel in Queenstown District Court.
New fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airports
Firefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.
Heavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for Canterbury, Southland
Particular rain watches are for Timaru, Kaikoura Coast and Dunedin.
Ute driver crossed centre line in fatal crash - police
The driver of the ute died at the scene and the serious crash unit is investigating.
Central Otago driver crashes into horses
"Having an animal run out in front of you is not a pleasant surprise."