Otago
Dunedin searching for freedom camping site in central city
Part of Dunedin's central city will be opened to freedom campers to cope with growing numbers inundating existing coastal sites.
Wanaka families struggling as cost of living soars
Some Wanaka residents say they feel like they need to win Lotto to be able to afford to live in the booming and increasingly pricey town. Audio
Dunedin motels call out Airbnb over compliance
The Otago Motel Association is throwing down the gauntlet to private on-line accommodation providers, such as Airbnb, insisting they put in place the same safety checks and balances moteliers are… Audio
Review of the Pink Concert in Dunedin
Dunedin musician Ashleigh Nicholls joins us to talk about the Pink concert at Forsyth Barr stadium on Saturday night Audio
REVIEW: Pink at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium
American pop star Pink provided a theatrical extravaganza at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium last night. RNZ Music correspondent Ashleigh Nicholl reports back. Audio
When is a power pole too old and in need of replacement
One power pole in Dunedin was identified as needing replacing in 2015 but is still there three years later. With some power poles in Dunedin installed nearly a century ago, how many others are due for… Video, Audio
Why Oamaru is more Pacific than Auckland
The ways in Pacific communities and cultures are affecting New Zealand is explored by Damon Salesa, an associate professor of Pacific Studies at the University of Auckland. Discussing ideas set out in… Audio
The creative flair behind every successful arts festival
Festival Artistic Directors Nicholas McBryde and Charlie Unwin discuss the importance of the Dunedin and Nelson Arts festivals to their communities. We find how much emphasis they put on collaboration… Audio
Claws out over plan to make Southland town cat-free
Residents of a small Southland community say they will ''actively petition'' against any bid to ban domestic cats from the area. Audio
Businesses on alert after major burglary in small fishing village
A popular Otago restaurant owner is considering installing new security systems after tens of thousands of dollars worth of produce was stolen.
Food worth thousands stolen from Otago restaurant
The owner of a popular Otago restaurant is considering installing new security systems after tens of thousands of dollars worth of produce was stolen from its freezers. Audio
Cardrona set to host biggest skifield in NZ
Only a decade ago, Cardrona village looked destined for a quiet future in its picturesque valley.
Insight: Farmland - not so free to roam
Visitor numbers are increasing but how much public access should trampers, hunters and tourists be given or expect over farm land? Maja Burry has visited High Country Stations in the South Island to… Audio
NZ Winter Games a homecoming for Nico Porteous
New Zealand's Winter Games - billed as one of the world's top five winter sports competitions - officially opens in Wanaka tonight.
Athletes converge on Wanaka for Winter Games
Thousands of eyes will be on the slopes and the sky as the Winter Games, billed as one of the world's top five winter sports competitions, officially opens in Wanaka tonight. Video, Audio
Dunedin power pole on lean needed replacing in 2015
Aurora, the lines company owned by Dunedin City Council, says a power pole which is on a precarious lean on a main road and near a primary school, told Checkpoint it was red-tagged for replacement in… Video, Audio
Man seriously injured by avalanche
A seriously injured man is being transported to Dunedin Hospital following an avalanche on Ben Lomond near Queenstown.
Bishop's apology over clergy sex abuse prompts more complaints
More people who were abused by a priest and Christian Brother in Otago when they were children have come forward to the Catholic Church.
Call for compo for farmers maintaining walkways
A high country farmer says there should be compensation for landholders affected by increasing visitor numbers.
Otago flat initiations
Yesterday The Panel talked about initiation ceremonies at some Otago University student flats.Some initiations involve being vomited on, urinated on, stripping or shaving your head. One listener… Audio
