Otago
Otago town of Henley still cut-off after Tuesday's floods
There are three roads in to Henley and unless you have a four-wheel drive or gills, none of them have been able to be crossed since the Taieri River broke its banks on Tuesday. Video, Audio
Weekend weather: More rain expected in parts of the country
MetService is predicting heavy rainfall in parts of the South Island, but just about everyone heading outside should have their umbrellas at the ready this weekend.
Tapanui could run out of water as Henley remains cut off
The west Otago town of Tapanui has been warned it could run out of water this evening, as locals aren't doing enough to conserve it. Meanwhile the township of Henley, just south of Dunedin, remains… Audio
Dogs' owner fined after 14 sheep killed
A North Otago farmer is to be compensated after 14 of his sheep were mauled by dogs and had to be put down.
Sewage flows through central Otago town
Locals are cleaning up in Middlemarch, where some streets were transformed into sewage ponds by Tuesday's downpour. Now they're looking for answers as to how their area could be so badly affected. Video, Audio
Otago flooding: Henley remains cut off and rivers slowly recede
Roads in and out of a small community in Otago will be closed for up to three more days as flooding recedes after heavy rain drenched the region. Audio
Heavy rains flood Otago farms
Heavy rain has pushed the Clutha River to its highest level in nearly 20 years, while the Taieri and Waipori Rivers have spewed into farmland, and water still surrounds the settlement of Henley. Video, Audio
Cheating probe: Medical students 'incredibly anxious and stressed'
Otago University is being criticised for leaving students in the lurch about the allegations.
Otago residents stay put despite flooding concerns
Civil Defence is urging Dunedin motorists to stay off the roads after torrential rain continues to drench the city, causing widespread flooding and slips. Reporter Tim Brown is near Henley, where… Video, Audio
Dunedin drenched, volunteers called on to fill sandbags
Civil Defence is urging Dunedin residents to stay off the roads after torrential rain caused widespread flooding and slips around the city this afternoon. A heavy rain warning is in place for the next… Video, Audio
Dunedin rest home building a wall to stop future flooding
A Dunedin rest home hit hard by two floods in three years is going to build a wall to stop a third from happening.
Waitaki's proposed geopark: A lot more than cool rocks
A bid to recognise Waitaki's unique geology could make history.
Five Faves with NZSO Concertmaster Vesa-Matti Leppänen
NZSO Concertmaster Vesa-Matti Leppänen is the soloist for the orchestra's performance of Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No 2 in Dunedin on Friday night and in Christchurch on Saturday. Video, Audio
Con-artist: the story of Amy Bock
Amy Bock was a criminal "supreme in her cleverness". Her most famous con saw her pose as a man for 15 weeks and marry the daughter of her landlord. Nobody has ever been able to explain what motivated… Audio
Rank and file missing from conference coverage
Thirty years ago, deep divisions in the Labour Party were thrown in sharp relief by the media during its annual conference in Dunedin. But the media were much better managed when the party returned… Audio
Rank and file missing from conference coverage
Thirty years ago, deep divisions in the Labour Party were thrown in sharp relief by the media during its annual conference in Dunedin. But the media were much better managed when the party returned…
AudioFighting the Same Fight
Feminised or gendered roles in the workforce were carved out in our past and still impact on the lives of women in the workplace today. Find out more in Episode 8 of Beyond Kate. Audio
Second person dies from Otago crash
A second man has died from critical injuries suffered in a crash in Otago last week.
Sure to Rise
Mathematics, science and English might be what we consider the core elements of a good education today, but back when women won the right to vote, learning to bake the perfect scone was considered an… Audio
Cromwell's population set to double
How will Cromwell cope with its population doubling in the next three decades?
