Otago
Wanaka house fire doused within an hour
Nine fire crews have battled a fire at a home near Wanaka overnight.
E coli risk forces closure of Queenstown swimming spot
High levels of E coli bacteria have been found at a popular swimming spot in Queenstown.
Delays expected for travel between Queenstown and Cromwell
The NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists to allow extra time on their journeys with two months of roadworks about to start.
Fuel mix-up: Motorists told to report performance problems
A mix-up a petrol station in Milton meant diesel was pumped into the 91 octane petrol tank, and petrol into the diesel tank on Friday.
November flood aftermath lingers for Otago farms and businesses
Widespread flooding that inundated farmland near the Taieri and Waipori Rivers and cut off communities last month is still causing problems for residents.
Otago Regional Council still searching for new HQ after $4m spend
Otago Regional Council remains committed to finding a new Dunedin base despite more than $4 million spent so far without a new office bought or built.
'Small city' of Lake Dunstan visitors leads to camping changes
Authorities in Central Otago have introduced a new regime for freedom campers as 33,000 vehicles are expected at camping sites.
Volts and Magicians cruise to T20 wins
The Otago Volts and Canterbury Magicians have both enjoyed comfortable wins in domestic cricket's T20 Super Smash.
MyFarm sees strong and continued demand for rural investment
Life's a bowl of cherries for a rural investment company looking at a possible listing on the stock exchange next year. Audio
Murderer threatened to kill prison guard
A man who bludgeoned a woman to death with an axe threatened to kill a prison officer while being served dinner, a court has heard.
More Dunedin evacuations as slip damage revealed
Two more Dunedin homes have been evacuated after a slip opened up in recent rainfall.
Hot weather puts pressure on Queenstown area's water supply
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is calling on residents to conserve water, in the hope of preventing water restrictions.
More homes could be affected by slip in Dunedin
Two more Dunedin homes may be affected by a slip which opened up in recent rainfall.
Baby's suspected non-accidental injuries investigated
Police are investigating after a baby was admitted to hospital in Dunedin with what are believed to be non-accidental injuries.
Queenstown residents fed up with traffic woes: 'It's ridiculous'
Motorists around Queenstown are facing increasing traffic delays with some saying it can take 50 minutes to drive less than 20 kilometres.
Council backs contentious housing development near Wanaka
A special housing area at Lake Hāwea has been given the thumbs up despite strong community opposition.
Landslip victims may be out of their homes for Christmas
Dunedin residents evacuated from homes threatened by a slip last night will be able to return over the weekend, but just to retrieve more possessions.
Dunedin residents evacuated after slip opens up
Residents of four Dunedin homes may have to find somewhere else to spend Christmas after a slip opened up on a nearby hillside, forcing them to evacuate. Video, Audio
Slip forces evacuation of Dunedin houses
Occupants of four houses in the Dunedin suburb of St Clair were told to leave their properties immediately because of a dangerous landslip on the hill above.
Queenstown gondola - the details
A gondola has been pitched as a solution to traffic problems in Queenstown, ferrying tourists and locals to the Remarkables Park. Audio
