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Summer's calling: top-rated must-dos in Central Otago
The best things to see, do and experience in Central Otago this summer.
Boredom busters: Cromwell is the small town with a big to-do list
Who knew Cromwell's home to a spa-in-a-boat called Spartacus? Tim Roxborogh investigates.
From humble food truck to feeding Benedict Cumberbatch
After starting a mobile food service a van, an Auckland couple now cater to movie stars.
Pucker up for a walk that's flush with wineries
Get your steps up with the Four Barrels Wine Trail, a walk interspersed with wine stops.
Looking for a unique three-day trip? This itinerary won't disappoint
How about a three-day tour dedicated to moa? Extinct yes, but on this trip, easily found.
Birthday-driven lockdown breacher sentenced
Judge not impressed by explanations given to police at two checkpoints.
Ellesse Andrews' proud family: 'It was amazing, ants-in-your-pants stuff'
The "inspirational" Olympian started competing at the age of 16.
Ski-mad kid visits every Kiwi snowfield for mum's treatment
The seven-year-old has set himself an ambitious fundraiser target.
'Happens too frequently for us': Sexual assaults in Queenstown increasing
Police estimate there are at least three cases a month in Queenstown.
Boss would've 'taken a bullet' for staffer who ripped off the company
When the family-owned firm discovered who'd stolen from them 'it broke our hearts'.
Watch: Crash avoided by metres after 'old lady' attempts dangerous manouevre
"She was just an old lady who shouldn't be driving. She didn't even bat an eyelid."
Two South Island towns lose Kiwibank services
Paper Plus Cromwell and Alexandra will close their Kiwibank agencies on May 31.
Bye bye Billy: Holiday bus nicked
Thieves cut padlocked gate with boltcutters and applied degrease to get wheels turning.
Travel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms
'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'
Teenage contractor employed his first staff at the age of 12
Businessman Johnny O'Neill started his first venture at just 10.
Plane crashes on landing at airstrip
Police were alerted to an incident at an airstrip in Cromwell at 1.30pm.
Crews fight fires in house bus and home
Firefighters responded to two house fires in the South Island overnight.
Police slammed over South's escalating road toll
Criticism comes after Otago had its worst road toll for more than a decade: 25 deaths.
Our $1b love affair: The cost of playing golf at NZ's most lavish courses
Wealthy Kiwis are forking out thousands of dollars to join exclusive golf clubs.
'A very lucky young man': Driver freed after truck rolls off Crown Range road
The truck went 50m down a bank on the Crown Range this morning.
Central Otago Cherry crops ruined by rain
Some growers estimate losses at between 30 per cent and 60 per cent.
New Cromwell Gorge cycle trail comes with a caveat
The best advice might be to 'cycle, stop, look' so as to avoid 'cycle, look, splash'.
Elizabeth Zhong murder: Carrick Vineyard tender result due Tuesday
The results of the tender should be known early next week, Gary Kirk of Bayleys says.
Home detention for ex-teacher who molested schoolboy
Ex Otago Boys' teacher David Bond said of the sex crimes he was asexual and lonely.
Small Business: Roadside stall start of Forage & Gold's success
Zoe Wood explains how her firm pivoted from a focus on tourists to the domestic market.
Man shocked to see his face in aggravated robbery lineup
His face was being used on an aggravated robbery course but he's never been done for it.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: Wellington and South Island
Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.
Conspiracy theories take over local 'meet the candidates' event
Issues raised at question time included Agenda 21, Bill Gates and totalitarian world govt.
Cold snap turns to heavy rain, warnings issued
Western parts of the country are in for some decent rain from Sunday.
Virus, recession keep kids away from school
Students forced to work to support families, or can't afford bus fares and lunches.
Sex attack victim 'thought she would die'
Two Tongan orchard workers have been jailed for the attack in Cromwell last year.