Otago
Silberhorn deer velvet trial wraps up in Dunedin
The eight days trial at the Dunedin District Court was to determine intention on the part of Silberhorn Limited when, between 2011 and 2015, it sold 22 batches of deer velvet pills that contained less… Audio
Financial cost of Catholic clergy abuse
A dollar figure has been added to the emotional and physical cost of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy. $3-billion dollars. In Dunedin an abuse survivors group is calling for a school named after Bishop… Audio
Marine mammal tours begin in Otago Harbour
Forest and Bird have welcomed applications for small tour groups to view marine mammals around the Otago Harbour and peninsula.
Deer velvet, the chocolate substitute and the conspiracy
Reporter Timothy Brown follows the twists and turns of an unusual disputed facts hearing between the Commerce Commission and Silberhorn Limited, which pleaded guilty to topping up deer velvet capsules… Audio
Kiwis using more antipsychotic drugs, possibly for sleep
The prescription of drugs designed to treat conditions such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions has increased in New Zealand by almost 50% in less… Audio
'The South Island does not stop in Christchurch'
There needs to be more opportunities for smaller Pasifika communities, a Dunedin councillor says.
Protesters dressed as cows oppose Mackenzie Basin farm
The protesters mooed and chanted outside the office of Murray Valentine, who has resource consent to farm up to 5000 dairy cows on his Simons Pass property. Video, Audio
Queenstown’s mayor taken to court by liquidators
Queenstown's mayor is being taken to court by liquidators for a building company.
Alliance meatworks hiring 100 overseas workers
New Zealand Meatworkers Union says there are plenty of local workers vying for jobs that could now be going to overseas workers, but the company says it's recruiting to cover a worker shortage. Audio
Case between Silberhorn and Commerce Commission continues
Now to Dunedin, where a hearing to settle disputed facts arising in a case between the Commerce Commission and Silberhorn Limited - producers of deer velvet pills - entered its second day. Audio
Two arrested over attempted kidnapping in Dunedin
Two people have been arrested after an attempted kidnapping in North Dunedin yesterday.
"Below par" emergency traffic angers Dunedinites
Malfunctioning traffic lights in Dunedin are now being controlled from Wellington, leading to some lengthy waits for motorists. But why not just get some traffic officers in there to control the flow?
…Queenstown Airport may double number of flights
Queenstown locals are up in arms over the proposal to double the number of flights to and from the town's airport.
Govt commits $13m to extend Otago cycle trails
Cyclists will soon have hundreds of kilometres of linked up Otago cycle trails at their disposal.
New bungy slingshot is adventure tourism on steroids
The newest AJ Hackett Bungy is part-bungy, part-human slingshot, and as our Otago-Southland reporter Timothy Brown found out first hand, it's not for the faint of heart. Video, Audio
Dunedin Women's Refuge seeing record demand
A big rise in the number of New Zealanders being housed in motels because they have nowhere to live. New Ministry of Social Development figures show 9245 emergency housing grants were given out… Audio
Creating an internationally recognised Geopark in Waitaki
Waitaki Whitestone Geopark could soon be recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark. It will be the first of its kind in Australasia. This month commissioners will visit geosites in the South Island… Audio, Gallery
Voila Viola! - Tim Deighton & the DSO
US based Kiwi violist Tim Deighton brings his talent home to perform the world premiere of Anthony Ritchie’s Viola Concerto No 2 with Dunedin Symphony Orchestra. He discusses his award winning… Audio
Otago council 'intellectually bankrupt' - Laws
Protect the environment or build a flash new headquarters - that's the choice facing Otago Regional Council, according to councillor Michael Laws.
Southern right whales thrill watchers
Almost 100 years after they were hunted to the brink of extinction, two southern right whales in Otago Harbour at the weekend delighted hundreds of sightseers along the shoreline.
