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![The Kiwi who reminds Alker of a young Tiger Woods](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
The Kiwi who reminds Alker of a young Tiger Woods
High praise has come from one of New Zealand's best for one of its brightest.
![Lower property sales hit Winton Land revenue, net profit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Lower property sales hit Winton Land revenue, net profit
CEO cites 'challenging economic environment and property market'.
![From sexual abuse and anorexia to Coast to Coast champion - Simone Maier's incredible journey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
From sexual abuse and anorexia to Coast to Coast champion - Simone Maier's incredible journey
Maier is chasing her fourth consecutive Coast to Coast win this weekend.
![Why Eden Orchards is freezing cherries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Why Eden Orchards is freezing cherries
'We’re pretty happy with the taste and quality that we’ve got at the moment.'
![Alert after exotic fish caught in Lake Dunstan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Alert after exotic fish caught in Lake Dunstan
Anglers are asked to be on the lookout and report any sightings.
![$9b Central Otago gold discovery ‘largest in four decades’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
$9b Central Otago gold discovery ‘largest in four decades’
An Australian mining company touts NZ's 'new pro-mining government' in its announcment.
![‘Tell mum and dad I love them’: Heroic rescue of boy trapped under waterfall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
‘Tell mum and dad I love them’: Heroic rescue of boy trapped under waterfall
It took around 20 people to save 8-year-old Mackay Blaikie's life.
![Major holiday hot spots in for a warm and wet New Year's Eve](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Major holiday hot spots in for a warm and wet New Year's Eve
Main New Year's Eve hot spots are in for downpours.
!['It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea Station](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea Station
New owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.
![Central Otago drug bust: Nine arrests, $88,000 worth of drugs seized](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Central Otago drug bust: Nine arrests, $88,000 worth of drugs seized
Nine people will appear before the courts in the coming weeks.
![R&A gets liquor licence despite police and Health NZ opposition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
R&A gets liquor licence despite police and Health NZ opposition
The decision comes as a relief for organisers a week out from the Cardrona festival.
![Cattle mustering on the Nolan farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Cattle mustering on the Nolan farm
Mustering in the remote and beautiful Cascade Valley in South Westland can come with its challenges. Video / Otago Daily Times
!['Life is a gift': Legendary busker reflects after terminal cancer diagnosis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Life is a gift': Legendary busker reflects after terminal cancer diagnosis
Ben Tomsett speaks with one of NZ's most talented musicians.
![Fires exacerbated by strong winds have been largely extingushed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Fires exacerbated by strong winds have been largely extingushed
Fire and Emergency battled three fires at Selwyn, Central Otago and Southland last night.
![High-profile developer, owner of six-star boutique hotel, dies suddenly](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
High-profile developer, owner of six-star boutique hotel, dies suddenly
Kevin Carlin was also a concert pianist.
![Subterranean lakeside pad unveiled for multimillionaire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Subterranean lakeside pad unveiled for multimillionaire
Global wellness leader speaks about his staggering new project on Lake Wānaka's shores.
!['Landscape poisoned by fast food giant' - Wanaka locals' petition to stop McDonalds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Landscape poisoned by fast food giant' - Wanaka locals' petition to stop McDonalds
A petition has been launched against plans to bring Maccas to Wānaka.
![Family relieved missing woman found safe after Gibbston Valley crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Family relieved missing woman found safe after Gibbston Valley crash
Colleen Reid was reported missing yesterday.
![Motorcyclist dies after crash on Lindis Pass in South Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Motorcyclist dies after crash on Lindis Pass in South Island
Motorists are being advised to take an alternate route after the crash.
!['I leapt into the air': 81-year-old stunned after winning Lamborghini](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'I leapt into the air': 81-year-old stunned after winning Lamborghini
Cromwell local Ivan Fahey is the proud new owner of a Lamborghini Huracan.
![McCaws' mansion: All Blacks legend builds luxury home in Wānaka](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
McCaws' mansion: All Blacks legend builds luxury home in Wānaka
Planning documents show the scale of the multi-million dollar riverside development.
!['Special bloke': Wife of Sir Tim Wallis pays tribute](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Special bloke': Wife of Sir Tim Wallis pays tribute
The Warbirds over Wānaka founder died yesterday, aged 85.
![Warbirds over Wānaka founder Sir Tim Wallis dies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Warbirds over Wānaka founder Sir Tim Wallis dies
Aviation entrepreneur passed away surrounded by friends and family on Tuesday afternoon.
![Teen performs CPR on victim in fatal crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Teen performs CPR on victim in fatal crash
Riley Squires had never previously performed CPR but did not hesitate to jump into action.
![Person killed after rolling car in central Otago](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Person killed after rolling car in central Otago
The man was found in a critical condition but couldn't be revived.
!['Mistake has been made': Police breath test passenger instead of driver in left-hand drive car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Mistake has been made': Police breath test passenger instead of driver in left-hand drive car
A police spokesperson admitted the officer made a mistake.
![Live: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Live: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underway
Landslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.
![Surface flooding in Invercargill as heavy rain sets in for South Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Surface flooding in Invercargill as heavy rain sets in for South Island
Surface flooding has hit Invercargill as the South braces for heavy rain and snow.