Otago
Could new legislation save Foulden Maar?
Dunedin's Mayor Dave Cull is calling for the government to consider using legislation to protect the "globally significant" Foulden Maar. The move to further support the Maar's preservation and its… Audio
Climate crisis knowledge shared between Tonga and Otago
Staff from New Zealand's Otago Museum will take their message on the climate crisis to the Pacific - starting with a visit to Tonga this week, Fiji next month and Samoa in September. Audio
Dozens caught in roadside stings in Dunedin
Police road stings have caught dozens of drivers running red lights, using cellphones and not wearing seatbelts in Dunedin this week.
Plea for NZTA, councils to make decisions on Queenstown's traffic woes
Tourism Industry Aotearoa says sorting out Queenstown's roading issues would do more to alleviate pressure on the town than a bed tax would.
A Helping Hand for Green Fingered Youth
FarmHand connects young people with permanent work or further education through hands-on outdoor work experience. The 9-week intensive course is run by the Malcam Trust, a youth-focused training… Audio
A Helping Hand for Green Fingered Youth
FarmHand connects young people with permanent work or further education through hands-on outdoor work experience. The 9-week intensive course is run by the Malcam Trust, a youth-focused training…
AudioResidents vote in favour of bed tax for Queenstown
Queenstown Lakes District residents have voted in favour of a vistor levy in a non-binding referendum.
Exhibition showcases 150 years of blue and gold
The University of Otago, Te Whare Wananga o Otago, says it wants everyone to be able to take part in its 150th anniversary celebrations. Audio, Gallery
Work begins on new 52km Central Otago cycle trail
Work is underway to create Central Otago's newest cycle trail, after five years of planning.
Professor Tony Ballantyne: Otago University's 150 years of success
Professor Tony Ballantyne speaks about history of The University of Otago, New Zealand's oldest university celebrating its 150th anniversary. Audio
Woman makes history at dog trial championships
Sheer grit helped former Otago woman Steph Tweed make history as the first woman to win a New Zealand dog trial championship.
Sign of the Times
Jo Jack is a keen woodworker and runs sign-making classes for woman in rural communities. She makes rustic wooden signs of all shapes and sizes and sells most of them via her Gingham Girls Facebook… Audio
Sign of the Times
Jo Jack is a keen woodworker and runs sign-making classes for woman in rural communities. She makes rustic wooden signs of all shapes and sizes and sells most of them via her Gingham Girls Facebook…
AudioQueenstown Mayor responds to visitor levy claims
Voting is drawing to a close in a postal referendum on a proposed visitors' levy for Queenstown. The 5 per cent levy aims to raise $22.5m a year for tourist-related infrastructure but has been the… Audio
Foulden Maar fossil fight: Council considers options
The Dunedin City Council is considering how to protect a geological site in rural Otago.
Woman forced to give birth in an ambulance
Yesterday we covered the story of a Southland woman forced to give birth in an ambulance on Sunday Morning, when it became apparent the hour-long drive to Invercargill Hospital was not a viable… Audio
Sound Archives - Happy 150th Otago University!
New Zealand's oldest university, Otago, is celebrating its 150th birthday. In today's visit to the sound archives we will visit some moments from Otago's 150 years with Sarah Johnston of Nga Taonga… Audio, Gallery
Harvey Weinstein 'to settle with accusers for $44 million'
Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein and his former studio's board members have reached a tentative deal with women who accuse him of sexual misconduct, US media report.
Multi-million dollar cycle trail project gets green light
A multi-million dollar cycle trail project in Otago has been given the green light after more than a decade searching for funds. Video, Audio
Outrage over delay to defrock Otago priest
Survivors of sexual abuse say they are outraged it took more than 15 years to defrock a paedophile priest after he was convicted. Video, Audio