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Wednesday 13th September, 2017
Alexandra is to be treated to the sight of hot air balloons in action this week.
Monday 04th September, 2017
Naseby forest was resounding to the barks and yelps of dog teams last weekend.
The Husky teams were competing in a dryland sled dog race.
Thursday 31st August, 2017
Two men suffered moderate injures in a crash in Cromwell this morning.
A helicopter flew one to Dunedin Hospital and the other was taken to Dunstan Hospital in Clyde.
Emergency services were called to the crash about 7.30am at the State Highway 6 and State Highway 8B intersection.
Tuesday 29th August, 2017
Community groups across New Zealand have received more than $5.7 million dollars from The Southern Trust over the first half of 2017.
The money - which came from gambling revenues - was allocated to 666 community groups.
Some of the larger payouts included nearly a quarter of a million dollars towards an Olympic Ambassador programme and $125,000 towards a Christchurch sports hub.
Monday 28th August, 2017
New Zealand rugby fans had two reasons to celebrate this weekend.
The Black Ferns womens team won the world cup beating defending champions England 41-32 in Dublin.
While in Dunedin the All Blacks retained the Bledisloe in-front of a crowd of 27 thousand at Forsyth Barr Stadium
Otago Chamber of Commerce chief executive Dougal McGowan says the test is likely to have contributed somewhere between $5 million and $10 million to Dunedin’s economy.
Monday 28th August, 2017
A book detailing life in the Gloriavale commune has been released by the granddaughter of founder Neville Cooper.
Lilia Tarawa has written "Daughter of Gloriavale - My life in a Religious Cult" about the community at Haupiri near Greymouth on the West Coast.
Founded in 1969, Gloriavale reportedly has around 500 members with families living according to an old testament interpretation of Christianity.
Ms Tarawa left the commune with her parents eight years ago, and currently lives in Christchurch.
Thursday 24th August, 2017
Daffodil Day has been a fundraising event for the Cancer Society of New Zealand since 1990, and collectors are due to be out tomorrow.
Hundreds of people in throughout the country take to the streets every year to support Daffodil Day and help collect money for the Cancer Society.
The organisation's national body says donations go towards scientific research into the causes and treatment of all types of cancer.
The society says Daffodil Day gives hope for the 1 in 3 New Zealanders affected by cancer.
Thursday 24th August, 2017
New Zealand Rugby plans to honour the legendary Sir Colin Meads with special tributes this weekend at Heartland Championship games through to the All Blacks Bledisloe Cup Test match in Dunedin.
All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock, who shares the number 5 jersey with Sir Colin, will gift his playing jersey from this weekend’s Test match to the Meads family.
Both Bledisloe Cup teams, and those attending the match at Forsyth Barr Stadium will acknowledge Sir Colin's recent passing by observing a moment’s silence.
Wednesday 23rd August, 2017
Chatto Creek Tavern in Central Otago will be the scene of an unusual contest this weekend.
The 30th annual Dog Bark Up event will see dog owners encouraging their dogs to bark.
Tuesday 22nd August, 2017
Omakau residents have been promised a new water system by mid next year.
This comes as good news after residents have had to boil tap water for nearly a month.