Otago
15 years to defrock paedophile priest
Survivors of sexual abuse say they are outraged it took more than 15 years to defrock paedophile priest Magnus Murray after he was convicted.
Dunedin Midwinter Carnival set to kick off
The Dunedin Midwinter Carnival is a month away but preparations are already underway. This weekend the first of several lantern-making workships will kick off. Carnival organiser Paul Smith joins… Audio
Defrocking of abusive priest welcomed by victims
Victims of a paedophile priest from Dunedin say they are breathing a sigh of relief as 50 years of torment finally comes to an end.
Taxi firm directors liable for drivers' $100,000 loss
Dunedin taxi drivers have been left nearly $100,000 out of pocket after their company treated them as contractors, not employees.
Dunedin mayor's U-turn on controversial diatomite mine
Dunedin mayor Dave Cull has put his support for a diatomite mine on hold, saying he needs more information.
The Arcade Theatre Company is on fire!
A year ago saw the closure of Dunedin's long-running Fortune Theatre. A review has started on the state of Dunedin theatre, and in April consultants Charcoal Blue reported back on phase one, noting… Audio
Foulden Maar - a 23-million year-old fossil treasure trove
A 23-year million year old volcanic crater in inland Otago that is a treasure trove of exquisiute fossils is facing the threat of being mined for animal feed. Audio
Foulden Maar - a 23-million year-old fossil treasure trove
A 23-year million year old volcanic crater in inland Otago that is a treasure trove of exquisiute fossils is facing the threat of being mined for animal feed.
AudioTeen accused of pointing imitation firearm in mall
A teenager is due to appear in court this morning accused of pointing an imitation firearm in the air at a Dunedin shopping mall.
Council called 'racist, unethical, left-leaning, PC control freaks'
An Otago Regional Council move to allow Ngāi Tahu to hand pick two candidates to sit on its policy committee has been called racist by councillor Michael Laws.
Council backs iwi to hand-pick candidates
Otago Regional Council is backing a controversial measure which will allow Ngai Tahu to hand-pick two candidates to sit on the council's policy committee. Video, Audio
Opposition to Foulden Maar mine proposal grows
Resistance to a proposed mine next to a fossil rich geological site of international significance near Middlemarch is growing.. Foulden Maar is a 23-million-year-old crater lake containing large… Audio, Gallery
Community fights to protect geological treasure trove
It's shaping up as something of a David versus Goliath battle, as some members of the small Otago town Middlemarch prepare to fight an international mining company. Audio
Concern about mining in Foulden Maar
There's serious concern from scientists that a geologically significant site may be mined by an off-shore company. Newsroom is reporting that Plaman Resources plans to dig into Foulden Maar in Otago's… Audio
Mosgiel family strikes Royal names jackpot
When little Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born last week, a family in Mosgiel were excited about the name for a very unique reason. It meant Jo and Jack Stafford's youngest child, four year… Audio
Colonoscopy concerns: Review restricted
Auditors reviewing Southland cases where concerns had been raised about colonoscopy access through the Southern District Health Board decided to limit their review because it was taking too long to…
Moa footprints carefully extracted from Otago river
Reporter Tim Brown joins Checkpoint from Otago, where several ancient moa footprints have been extracted from a riverbed. Audio
'Holy grail of moa footprints' discovered in Otago
Moa footprints are being carefully extracted from a rural Otago river, where they were discovered by chance in March. The footprints are believed to be a couple million years old, and the first… Video, Audio
Moa footprints found in Otago river
All he was doing was taking his dogs for a swim in a local swimming hole, but Ranfurly man Michael Johnston ended up making a discovery of international significance. Audio
Man gets $700 fine for chilly bin joy ride
A Cromwell man has been fined for taking a motorised chilly bin for spin after drinking, but has avoided being disqualified.
