Otago Daily Times News Feed

No-one was seriously hurt when a car went out of control on State Highway 8 and into the Clutha River near Millers Flat this morning, police say.

Tesla boss Elon Musk testified at the trial. Photo: Reuters Tesla boss Elon Musk has gained a stunning legal victory as a federal court jury swiftly rejected a multimillion-dollar  defamation claim brought by a British cave explorer who Musk had branded a "pedo guy" on Twitter.

Tesla boss Elon Musk testified at the trial. Photo: Reuters Tesla boss Elon Musk has gained a stunning legal victory as a federal court jury swiftly rejected a multimillion-dollar  defamation claim brought by a British cave explorer who Musk had branded a "pedo guy" on Twitter.

Tesla boss Elon Musk testified at the trial. Photo: Reuters Tesla boss Elon Musk has gained a stunning legal victory as a federal court jury swiftly rejected a multimillion-dollar  defamation claim brought by a British cave explorer who Musk had branded a "pedo guy" on Twitter.

The Tate Modern in central London. Photo: Reuters A British teenager has admitted to throwing a six-year-old French boy from a 10th-floor viewing platform at the Tate Modern art gallery in London with the intention of killing him.

The Tate Modern in central London. Photo: Reuters A British teenager has admitted to throwing a six-year-old French boy from a 10th-floor viewing platform at the Tate Modern art gallery in London with the intention of killing him.

Mobile vaccination teams went out across Samoa on Thursday and Friday. Photo: RNZ There are now 65 measles related deaths in Samoa following two more fatalities over the past day.

The Rangitata River. Photo: Getty Images Campers along the banks of the Rangitata River in Canterbury are being told to evacuate, as the river is rising rapidly, and several roads have been closed due to flooding.

The Rangitata River. Photo: Getty Images Campers along the banks of the Rangitata River in Canterbury are being told to evacuate, as the river is rising rapidly, and several roads have been closed due to flooding.

Extensive rain and strong winds have been battering the West Coast. Photo: Facebook via NZ Herald Part of a West Coast bridge has collapsed after heavy rain overnight, cutting off Haast, Fox Glacier and Franz Joseph.

lfduab6t5baxnoxgtjc6q2pdpi.jpg Extensive rain and strong winds have been battering the West Coast. Photo: Facebook via NZ Herald Part of a West Coast bridge has collapsed after heavy rain overnight, cutting off Haast, Fox Glacier and Franz Joseph.

Caroline Wozniacki won the Australian Open last year. Photo: Reuters Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki says she will retire from tennis after the Australian Open -- the venue of her sole Grand Slam triumph.

Health Minister David Clark. Photo: RNZ The Government has overhauled leadership of the nation's health boards, appointing new chairs at 13 of the 19 DHBs.

A Kurow man shot by police on Thursday was "respected worldwide" as a fishing guide and a friend to many, a close friend and former co-worker says.

Barbara Ann Quinn. Photo: supplied Police say they have very serious concerns for the safety of West Coast woman Barbara Ann Quinn after the 41-year-old was reported missing yesterday evening.

Health Minister David Clark. Photo: RNZ The Government has overhauled leadership of the nation's health boards, appointing new chairs at 13 of the 19 DHBs.

The group, accompanied by guides, was on the second day of a three-day trek that starts at The Divide and ends at the Routeburn Shelter. Photo: Getty Images Police and WorkSafe are investigating after an Australian man died after falling on the Routeburn Track in wet and windy conditions.

Monet Schutte, 13, performed her song ‘Like You Did Before' at the Vienna Concert Hall, Austria. Monet Schutte has achieved her dream - and she's only 13-years-old.

Nicola Grigg was born and raised on a farm in Mt Somers. Nicola Grigg will be National’s Selwyn candidate in next year’s general election, replacing the retiring Amy Adams. She talks to Louis Day.

University of Otago religion programme head Dr John Shaver is leading a research project involving 6000 people. PHOTO: SUPPLIED A groundbreaking multidisciplinary research project involving 6000 people in different parts of the world to shed light on how religion affects family size and child health, has received a multimillion-dollar grant.