Ian Telfer

A researcher says there is clear evidence prisoners are much slower to receive medical treatment than people in the community. Audio

Police are conducting an extensive investigation into the death of an Otago prisoner, under the close eye of the police conduct authority. Audio

The police are conducting an extensive investigation into the death of an Otago prisoner, under the close eye of the Police Conduct Authority. Audio

The science minister Steven Joyce has promised to re-look at AgResearch's plans to drastically downsize its Invermay centre In Dunedin. Audio

The police are searching for a fourth man they say was part of a group that brutally killed a dairy farm worker near Oamaru. Audio

Specialist training providers in Dunedin are angry at the axing of programmes they say gave hundreds of unemployed people a way into work. Audio

The first public debate on New Zealand's role in the Syrian crisis was held today in Dunedin. Audio

The New Zealand Labour party says it has to learn from the Australian election and unite behind whichever leader it chooses this week. The three candidates Grant Robertson, Shane Jones and David… Audio

Labour vowing unity whichever leader chosen; Abbott gets straight to work; Team New Zealand to meet Oracle for second day of America's Cup; John Kerry in Paris bolstering support for strike on Syria… Audio

The police have taken the unusual step of appealing directly to Otago's criminal fraternity to explain the mystery of a missing Central Otago man. Audio

The Otago Regional Council is celebrating a record 38 million dollar profit by Port Otago as proof the region's main export gateway is in good hands. Audio

Otago's victory lap with New Zealand rugby's most coveted prize is over, now Hawke's Bay has claimed the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in 44 years. Audio

Southern leaders are expecting to meet AgResearch next week with a case to reverse 85 planned jobs cuts from its Invermay centre. Audio

The Otago rugby team is preparing to defend the Ranfurly Shield, just a week after winning it for the first time in almost 56 years. Audio

Dunedin's St Clair beach community has vowed it will not be ignored again by the city council as it searches for a long-term solution to the area's failed sea wall. Audio

An Invercargill mayoral candidate says a major central-city upgrade should be put on hold. Audio

Dunedin's council looks likely to expand an aggressive sinking lid policy on gambling machines to the whole of the city. Audio

Southern leaders are sending a delegation to Wellington with a mission to try to overturn AgResearch's plans to cut its Dunedin operation, Invermay. Audio

The Otago Chamber of Commerce says the Government needs a plan for the regions, not just off-the-cuff solutions. The chamber's call will be raised at a summit today called by Dunedin's mayor Dave Cull… Audio

Discrepancy in Christcurch rates found; Govt accused of trying to 'look tough' on child abuse; Minister says abuse must stop; Farmers worry trade rivals may exploit Fonterra crisis; Spy agency refuses… Audio