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In the small Central Otago town of Oturehua, five long-time business owners are about to retire which means nearly the whole main street is on the market at once. Katie Todd has the story. Audio

This year marks seven decades since a Kiwi pilot changed the course of aviation by touching down on the Tasman Glacier using a plane fitted with retractable skis. Katie Todd reports on the milestone. Audio

On today's First Up pod with Melissa Chan-Green: fast-track consenting for supermarkets and a few more Costcos, the government says this will bring down grocery prices - we ask Labour's Consumer… Audio

There are serious concerns about tourism in Queenstown, Katie Todd has the news from the neighbourhood of the Lakes District. Audio

Some Cromwell residents are up in arms about a giant gold mine, poised for the Fast-Track Bill, and set to start changing their backyard as early as February. Otago-Southland reporter Katie Todd has… Audio

Renovation of Central Otago mansion Earnscleugh Castle is nearly complete. Katie Todd filed this report. Audio

On today's First Up pod: Bevan Hurley reports on some bombshell claims about the death of Lisa Marie Presley; the New Zealand Air Force Museum has an exhibition commemorating VJ Day 80 years ago and… Audio

Clyde's Earnscleugh Castle has been given a new lease on life thanks to new owners Ryan and Marco - Katie Todd took a tour Audio

Intravenous drug users are demanding a say in the future of the South Island's needle exchange services, warning health leaders are gambling with their lives. In seven weeks, needle exchange programme… Audio

It's not every day someone runs for mayor in two cities at once - let alone under two different names. But that's exactly what the brother of Invercargill's outgoing mayor is doing - and not… Audio

One of the country's most well-known tourism ventures is marking a major milestone today. Ngai Tahu Tourism say the Shotover Jet's 60th birthday is more than a commercial success story, it's the… Audio

In the battle against Queenstown's exploding rabbit population, a team of trained ferrets is leading the charge. Jim Curry and Jacqui Elson believe in the power of using pests, to fight pests. Katie… Audio

Reporter Katie Todd goes hunting rabbits in Queenstown - with ferrets! Audio

Corrections has continued to put Invercargill prisoners at risk of self-harm or suicide in barren 'dry cells' - without toilets or running water - years after being told to stop. There has been… Audio

On today's First Up pod: The International Court of Justice has handed down its first ever opinion on climate change brought by Vanuatu; the government's revealed the latest numbers on homelessness… Audio

The Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago are lacking in health services, reporter Katie Todd has an update Audio

Changes to a decades-long needle exchange contract have left people worried the decision will breed distrust, potentially leading to needle-sharing. Health NZ has not renewed the contract for DISC… Audio

It might be the jewel in the country's tourism crown, but local leaders say the healthcare system in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago is more Third World than first class. Katie Todd reports. Audio

Family and friends of a woman who died on Mt Ruapehu still long to know how she ended up climbing in dangerous conditions they believe were well beyond her ability. Katie Todd has the story. Audio

Wanaka's health woes have taken centre stage today at a fiery public meeting with government ministers. At the third stop on a rural roadshow, Matt Doocey, Mark Patterson and health chiefs were… Audio

It has been 10 years and tens of millions of dollars in the making, now Cardrona Alpine Resort is set to show off a whole new side of the mountain. Skiers, snowboarders and the resort's staff are… Audio

Landowners trying to safeguard native forests and wetlands could soon be turned away by the QEII National Trust. The conservation organisation said it is facing a funding crunch and from next month… Audio

More than 360 pieces of stolen pounamu will be returned to West Coast hapū, in what has been described as a small win against the greenstone black market. Police haven't laid any charges after a… Audio

A cable car race is underway in Queenstown, as two different companies unveil their schemes to connect the town by high-wire. Whoosh and Southern Infrastructure Ltd have revealed blueprints of their… Audio