Otago
Total fire ban declared in Central Otago
Extreme fire danger forecast has prompted a total fire ban in central Otago from today, Fire and Emergency says.
Treble Cone skifield's fate still in the air as decision delayed
A decision on the fate of Treble Cone skifield near Wanaka remains unclear, after the Commerce Commission pushed back its decision deadline.
Warning after Legionnaires' disease death in Dunedin
Spring gardeners are being warned to take care while handling potting mix and compost following the death of a Dunedin man.
Provincial Growth Fund boost: A 'huge' day for Dunedin
Otago is the latest region to receive a major injection for the Provincial Growth Fund in a bid to revitalise the rail system, the Dunedin waterfront and bring more jobs.
PGF payout: Dunedin gets $40m for Hillside workshop, waterfront
Nearly $20 million has been earmarked to help get Dunedin's KiwiRail workshop back on track, while the city's ambitious waterfront redevelopment has received a green light for more funding.
Archaeologists find items from 1800s at old Dunedin chocolate factory
Surprising archeological finds have been made during shallow excavation work at the old Cadbury factory site in Dunedin.
Ban for driver after accident that killed Dunedin grandfather of 11
A Dunedin grandfather of 11 was going to get medication for a neighbour, when he was killed by an errant driver, a court has heard.
Gore man accused of chasing police officer with tomahawk
A Gore man who allegedly rammed a police car and chased a police officer with a tomahawk now faces an extra charge of attempted murder.
OIO delivers warning as it ends Scott Technology probe
The Overseas Investment Office has warned it may yet force a company to divest from a Dunedin company because some of its major investors have been involved in a Brazilian corruption scandal.
Renewed push for a high quality hotel for Dunedin CBD
The Dunedin City Council is seeking developers' interest to turn an inner-city carpark into a high quality hotel.
South Island ski fields plan for warmer winters
South Island ski fields had a lean winter for snowfall, but are planning for warmer winters due to climate change.
Pilot let passenger fly microlight before crash, inquiry finds
The pilot killed in a microlight crash in central Otago more than two years ago had let his passenger take the controls, an accident report shows.
Trampers warned of blizzard conditions before they set out
Eight trampers forced to hunker down in blizzard conditions in the Southern Alps overnight, knew the weather was forecast to turn bad.
The Mixtape: Aaron Hawkins
This week's RNZ Mixtape selector is Dunedin mayor elect Aaron Hawkins. He's one of a slew of younger representatives elected in the recent local body elections. He speaks of his time as a student… Audio
Put councils in charge of buses, city mayors say
After new bus services and routes in Wellington turned into a debacle, calls are being made to overhaul how public transport is managed by councils.
New private hospital will benefit everyone - DHB boss
Southern District Health Board is welcoming the announcement that a new hospital will be built in Queenstown.
Two critically injured after car hit power pole
Two people have critical injuries after a car hit a power pole in Dunedin this evening, and firefighters are still helping to cut one free from the car.
Party chaos: 'We were trying to pull them out but there were just too many...'
Witnesses are describing a Dunedin student party where a woman died and two others were seriously injured as "standing room only".
Vaccines limited as measles cases rise in the south
There's been a sharp rise in measles cases in Otago-Southland but the Southern District Health Board says it needs to prioritise the use of the vaccine. Audio
Man's fatal bowel condition treated with anti-nausea medication
The coroner has found an Otago man who died from a bowel obstruction could have survived if better medical care was given.