Ian Telfer
Southland chair decries dirty politics in narrow return
The chairperson of the Southland regional council is vowing not to be taken down by what she calls dirty politics, after keeping her job in a narrow vote. Audio
28-storey hotel developer told to show height with balloon
A developer who wants to build a 28-storey luxury hotel on Dunedin's waterfront has been told to demonstrate its height with a helium balloon. Audio
Dunedin's era of big spending over
The Dunedin city council is ending an era of big spending to start paying off millions of dollars in debts. Audio
Dunedin-Oamaru tourist train
A Dunedin train company says a new tourist trip to Oamaru has the potential to one day become a daily service after the first trial trips sold out. Audio
Revamped Otago Settlers museum starts strongly
Dunedin's revamped social history museum is proving a runaway success, surpassing its previous annual visitor numbers in just its first five weeks. Audio
TAG Oil to go it alone on east coast
The petroleum exploration company, TAG Oil, says it will go it alone on the North Island's east coast after losing its large US partner. Audio
Report shows Cargill's Castle can be stabilised
An engineering report into the country's only castle ruins has showed they can be made safe for the public if strengthened and re-roofed, Ian Telfer's report. Audio
Kalimpong Kids families rapt story getting out
The families of more than 100 illegitimate mixed-race Indian children which settled quietly in New Zealand for fear of racial discrimination say they are delighted their story is finally being told… Audio
Boom boxes to lure rare seabirds
Ian Telfer is at St Clair Heights as conservationists try to attract rare seabirds to a new sanctuary. Audio
Court hears wrangle over Saddle Hill quarry
A quarry company cutting into an Otago ridge named by Captain Cook has been challenged in court to produce the consent that allows it to carry on. Audio
Ngai Tahu eyes Dunedin for investment
The big South Island iwi Ngai Tahu says it needs to play a bigger role in the Dunedin economy. Audio
Oamaru kicks off year long 150th party
Oamaru is promising a huge year-long party to celebrate its 150th birthday. Audio
Dargaville exploring options to fight court downgrade
Dargaville people are vowing to keep fighting the downgrading of the town's court. Audio
Kingston Flyer stoppage terrible timing for tourism
The suspension of the Kingston Flyer is terrible timing for Queenstown at the peak of the holiday season. Audio
New Settlers Museum to triple visitor numbers
The Otago Settlers Museum is aiming to triple visitor numbers and become a must-see cultural destination as it reopens after a 37-million dollar upgrade. Audio
28-storey hotel illegal use of industrial zone
Opponents of a controversial 100-million dollar hotel planned for Dunedin's waterfront say putting up the 28-storey building would be an illegal use of an industrial zone. Audio
Luxury hotel a rare opportunity for Dunedin- expert
A hearing panel has been told to embrace the opportunity for Dunedin's first luxury hotel because it might not come again for decades. Audio
Dunedin luxury hotel developer will not compromise on height
The developers of a luxury 28-storey hotel proposed for Dunedin's waterfront say they will not compromise on the building's height. 150 people have asked to be heard during the two weeks of public… Audio
1000 coastal houses affected by higher floor limits
The Dunedin city council has announced it is lifting the minimum floor level for low-lying properties by an average of three-quarters of a metre because of rising oceans and more frequent storms. Audio
SAS likely close to the Afghan strike site
The Defence Force says a Taliban commander who targeted New Zealanders was killed to prevent another attack he was planning that was imminent. Audio
