New Netflix show to be filmed in Otago
A new Netflix romance, The Royal Treatment, is due to start filming later this month.
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'Horrifying': Towns weren't warned over toxic water because staffer was on holiday
'The water is revolting here'.
Tap water warning for two Dunedin towns
Residents in Karitane and Waikouaiti must stop using tap water for drinking or cooking.
Violent abuser who beat partner unconscious refuses rehabilitation
Samuel Anderson will likely serve the entirety of his four-and-a-half-year sentence.
Busted: Council probe backyard mountain bike track
Concerns were raised over possible non-complying earthworks on the land.
Taking the long way home: Cat goes from North Otago to Christchurch
The owners did not think the cat could have made it from Weston to Glenavy on her own.
Southern hospital cafe's fail to meet standard due to unhealthy food
A recent audit found just one Dunedin cafe met the guidelines.
'Once in a lifetime': Orca pod's surprise visit to Otago harbour
One of them was Koru, an orca who was rescued by the Orca Research Trust seven years ago.
'What the heck was I thinking?': Mosgiel woman conned into crime by celebrity impersonator
She messaged the Ghost Adventures host expecting nothing — then a message popped up.
'Pretty disgraceful' theft at roadside stall leaves a bad taste
Jo Heslop confesses to being confused about a recent theft on her property.
Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by car in Dunedin
Police were called to the intersection of Albany and Clyde Sts at 10.05pm on Thursday.
Gas explosion at well-known Otago restaraunt
A fire crew was called in to check the incident at about 7.30am on Friday.
Emotions high as drink-driver who killed parents of four pleads guilty
Annika Ludlow pleaded guilty to two charges of driving with an excess blood-alcohol level.
What not to do on your holidays - Tourism NZ
Before Covid, Roys Peak was one of the most Instagrammed spots in New Zealand.
Gasfitter to pay $190k over shower blunder that killed boy
Jesse Samuel's death has "ripped me apart", mum says.
Police called after group seen 'harassing' sea lion
A member of the public called DOC as they were concerned about the sea lion's welfare.
Dunedin economy bouncing back, national retailers moving into George St
Bargain Chemist is making its first foray into Otago.
Covid stigma fears for asthma, allergy sufferers
There are concerns people may face discrimination due to similarities with Covid symptoms.
Vineyard tractor roll victim 'true blue Central Otago'
The 66-year-old died after a tractor he was driving rolled.
Major Queenstown lights show back with a price tag
Thousands of people have historically flocked to the Queenstown Gardens for Luma.
The companies dumping contaminants down the drain - and getting away with it
Some of New Zealand's biggest manufacturers and brands are repeat offenders.
Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations
'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.
Rough weather on way for Wellington, parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong winds are set to put a dampener on summer in parts of NZ today.
Man who killed partner in front of children declined early release
Matakaua Rouvi, 62, appeared to have unrealistic expectations about his release.
Big seal of approval: Dunedin residents get unexpected backyard visitor
Mandy Wennekes had had horses wandering up her property before — but never a sea lion.
Police slammed over South's escalating road toll
Criticism comes after Otago had its worst road toll for more than a decade: 25 deaths.
NZ's Best Beach: Ōakura, Taranaki; Wainui, Gisborne; St Clair, Otago
NZ's best beach finalists: Today we profile the Travel team's three "wildcards".
One dead after tractor rolls on vineyard near Alexandra
A police spokeswoman said the incident happened about 1.50pm.
Person injured after tractor rolls on Central Otago vineyard
A police spokeswoman said the incident happened at about 1.50pm on Friday.
Murder victim Elizabeth Zhong's vineyard bought by Southland farmers
The vineyard company owed more than $12 million at the time it went into receivership.
Southlanders warned of flooding, more rain to come
Environment Southland have turned on their flood warning as a precaution.
'Stay alert': Flooding in south, more rain to come
MetService reported about 45mm of rainfall over the past four days in the Clutha region.
'Beware the mongrel mayor': Councillor uses blog to vent about colleagues
The column outlines the failings of elected representatives.
'Devastated' by former colleague's crash death
Gary Wayne Phillips, 65, died when his ute rolled on State Highway 8 on Thursday.