Ian Telfer
Otago harbour dredging on track to court
Dredging plans for Otago harbour appear to be heading to court after mediation between the port company and opposing groups was only partially successful. Audio
One of country's only saddlers aims to make 500 saddles
Summer is the season for horse events, with more than 30 rodeos and a growing range of multi-day horse treks. Audio
'House of Pain' may soon become house of rest
Dunedin's old Carisbrook sports ground - dubbed the 'House of Pain' - may soon be turned into a retirement village. Audio
New push for West Coast school of mines
On the West Coast, Tai Poutini Polytechnic is planning to open a New Zealand school of mines, the first since a university course closed almost 25 years ago. Audio
Serious safety problems recurred for months at Pike River
The Pike River Royal Commission has been told serious safety problems in the mine recurred for months without ever being fixed. Audio
Pike River commissioners question chair's actions
The commissioners at the Pike River disaster inquiry have questioned the actions of the former coal company's chair. Audio
Pike River Chair admits problems with safety systems
The man who chaired the Pike River company has admitted the safety systems failed in the lead up to the explosion at the coalmine that killed 29 men. Audio
Push for secret Pike River hearings rejected
The Pike River Royal Commission has rejected a request for the Department of Labour's dossier into the mine disaster to be discussed in secret. Audio
Pike families emotional after tunneller's evidence
Some Pike River families cried today when they heard a tunnelling contractor tell the Royal Commission that he quit the mine because the poor ventilation was poisoning him. Audio
Pike River witness reveals widespread morale problems
A witness to the Pike River royal commission has revealed widespread morale problems at the mine. Audio
Pike River coal production trumped safety- witness
The Pike River royal commission's heard today that coal production at the mine became more important than safety. Audio
Critics say ex-Pike boss's refusal to front leaves gap
The former Pike River coal company chief executive Gordon Ward is refusing to appear at the Royal Commission, which some of those taking part in the inquiry say leaves a large hole in the evidence. Audio
Outcry at south island court closures
The Law Society says the closure of the Rangiora courthouse has sent the region's justice system back to its worst days after February's earthquake. Audio
Coal miner says gas danger vastly exaggerated
Solid Energy says the danger from a gas build-up at its Huntly East coal mine has been vastly exaggerated. Audio
Otago University first to set guidelines for Pacific research
The University of Otago has written the country's first academic protocol for Pacific research. Audio
Sawmills face worst earnings in two decades
The country's sawmills are facing their bleakest stretch in two decades, with a slump in exports adding to the woes of a lifeless local market. Audio
Sewer costs could force Otago villagers from homes
A South Otago village once famous for making sewerage systems says it can't afford to build one of its own. Audio
Law bent on conviction at all costs - Davison
A man sentenced to five months' home detention for helping his terminally-ill mother die says the law was hellbent on convicting him at any cost. Audio
Yarn business closed by Government policies
A South Otago yarn maker is blaming Government policies for driving his business to the wall. Audio
Serious job creation needed in Dunedin
Community and business leaders in Dunedin say the major political parties are not serious enough about creating jobs in the city. Audio
