Otago
School name has 'huge effect psychologically'
The Catholic Bishop of Dunedin is under pressure to change the name of Kavanagh College, named after a former bishop who is now accused of covering up sexual abuse.
Submissions reopen for controversial Central Otago development plan
Submissions have reopened for a controversial Central Otago development plan for up to 900 homes.
Thin 'cheese roll' bread in peril
Sandwich bread sales in Dunedin could soon be toast putting the region's favourite treat - the cheese roll - in peril.
Man jailed for sexual remarks to 8-yr-old girl
When Robin Abraham needed a place to live, his friends agreed to put him up, but he repaid them by making "vile'' sexual comments to their 8-year-old daughter.
Standing their ground
Episode Three of Beyond Kate explores property and divorce rights for women, the age of consent, and even the right for women to wear what they want... early social reforms still being debated today.
…Cyclist who broke toddler's leg sought by police
Dunedin police are looking for a cyclist who broke a three-year-old boy's leg after running into him yesterday.
Lindis Pass closes after crash
The Lindis Pass in Otago will be closed for up to two hours today to recover a truck involved in a crash 17km north of Tarras.
Ōamaru courthouse to reopen after years of facing closure
Ōamaru is preparing to officially reopen its courthouse on Thursday after years of fighting to keep its justice services.
Oamaru courthouse to reopen after strengthening costs slashed
Oamaru' historic courthouse will officially reopen tomorrow, seven years after it was closed after it was deemed earthquake-prone. Video, Audio
Queenstown airport expansion on the backburner
Queenstown Airport has put its expansion plans on hold after residents voted down the idea of expanding its noise boundaries. Tourism professor Susanne Becken joins us to talk about New Zealand's… Audio
Predator-free project receives $4m
More than $4 million has been earmarked for a Dunedin project aimed to rid the region of predators.
Central Otago airport tension
The Queenstown airport has decided not to go ahead with expansion after the public had their say. Audio
'Complete stupidity': Antics near sea lions criticised
Visitors to a Dunedin beach have been caught on camera posing for photos and dancing close to protected sea lions, as a local wildlife expert says such behaviour is a constant frustration.
Backlash halts Queenstown Airport expansion plans
Plans to expand Queenstown Airport have been put on hold following community backlash.
Mother and son's bodies recovered from Otago reservoir
The bodies of Nadine Tomlinson, 33 and her son Angus, 3, have been recovered from a North Otago reservoir. Reporter Tess Brunton is in Waihemo and spoke to Alex Perrottet about the latest information… Video, Audio
Woman and child die in tractor accident
Divers have been searching for a north Otago woman and a 3-year-old child that are believed to have drowned yesterday.
Dunedin speedsters: Driver clocked at 146km/h in 80km/h zone
Police are urging Dunedin motorists to slow down after a driver was pinged going 146km/h in an 80km/h zone at the weekend.
Popular Wanaka walking trail closes for a month
Popular Wanaka walking trail Roys Peak Track will be closed from tomorrow for more than a month.
University takes a hit on 'bong-gate'
Other universities had much more serious issues in the news to cope with this week, but the over-reaching of Otago University's 'campus cop' spawned lots of heavy headlines too - and plenty of puns. Audio
University takes a hit on 'bong-gate'
Other universities had much more serious issues in the news to cope with this week, but the over-reaching of Otago University's 'campus cop' spawned lots of heavy headlines too - and plenty of puns.
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