Otago
Councillor quits as committee chair over hostile work environment
Jim O'Malley said he does not feel safe as the chair of the hearings committee as he felt targeted by the chief executive.
Dead Rockers Ball to raise funds for Waitati toddler playground
Parents hope donning denim, glamming up and getting their dance on will turn a blank canvas into a toddler's delight. Audio
Queenstown Airport hits milestone amid major works programme
Queenstown Airport celebrated its 90th birthday on Thursday.
Otago parents fundraising for playground
A group of Otago parents hope a so-called "dead rockers" fundraiser will help to turn a patch of dirt into a toddlers' playground. It's been more than a decade since the playground next to the… Audio
Intravenous drug users demand say in needle exchange services
The group was increasingly apprehensive about the change of providers in seven weeks' time. Audio
'Heartless' sea lion attacks need to stop, advocates say
Three endangered sea lions were shot near Ōamaru on Saturday. Audio
Three sea lions shot and killed in Otago
The endangered sea lions were shot at the Waitaki river.
South Otago residents keen for flood-prevention action
The regional council is looking at how to keep people safe and get water to drain from the powerful Clutha River. Audio
Dunedin could have 24-hour health service by end of year
A 24-hour health service could be in place in Dunedin by the end of the year. Southern primary healthcare network WellSouth chief executive Andrew Swanson-Dobbs spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Shotover Jet turns 60: From river ferry to iwi-led tourism icon
One of New Zealand's best-known adventure rides is celebrating six decades of adventure, iwi pride, and sustainability on the Kimiākau Awa. Audio
Warning after three injured trying to sort household fires
Fire and Emergency said the people were lucky not to have been killed by the fires in recent weeks.
Teen appeals conviction after 3-year sentence over bus stop killing
The now 14-year-old was found guilty of the manslaughter of 16-year-old Enere McLaren-Taana.
'Kamala', 'Jacinda' enlisted in fight against rabbits
Tamed ferrets have been making short work of a long-eared problem in the battle against a rampant rabbit population. Audio
Dunedin City Council warned of 'slumlords' exploiting students
A Dunedin student flat horror story is prompting a call to action to prevent others from falling prey to bad landlords and filthy flats.
Dunedin students falling prey to 'slumlords'
A University of Otago student is sharing her flat horror story in the hope it will be a call to action and prevent others from falling prey to bad landlords. Today, Dunedin City Council was warned… Audio
Dunedin near 'tipping point' amid soaring rents, charity warns
As rents fall nationwide, Dunedin sees an 8.7 percent hike, pushing locals into housing insecurity.
Bus driver installs own road sign to slow speedsters
After a year of asking officials, Ken Schumacher decided to do it himself.
Southern roads closed after serious crashes on SH8, SH1
One person has died following the two-vehicle crash south of Waitahuna around 4.50pm.
Queenstown housing development suffers $750,000 water damage after break-in
RNZ understands the affected properties are new builds at the Five Mile Villas.
