Otago
Captain Cook Hotel name wrangle
The liquidators of Dunedin's Captain Cook Hotel are trying to get it's new owner Mike McLeod to buy the name. Audio
Council eyeing freedom camping enforcement for Lake Dunstan
A tougher approach to tackle wayward freedom campers around Central Otago's Lake Dunstan may soon be in place.
Central Otago Lakes district least affordable for housing
Soaring house prices have made Central Otago Lakes district 81 percent less affordable than the rest of the country.
Eight skeletons exhumed at old Otago cemetery
Archaeologists have discovered eight sets of skeletal remains in an historic cemetery in the Otago town of Lawrence.
Vaping prohibition request
The Cancer Society wants vaping prohibited in smokefree parts of Dunedin, saying e-cigarettes do not send the right message. Audio
Spit attack 'out of the blue' say police
Two Dunedin police officers required medical treatment after being spat at by a Hepatitis C positive offender.
Carriage work for Hillside Workshops
A planned luxury train journey through New Zealand will use Hillside Workshops in Dunedin to refurbish its carriages. Audio
Part of SH1 in Otago reopens after crash
State Highway 1 has reopened after a serious crash earlier closed part of it in Otago.
Outbreak of hepatitis A at Ōāmaru kindergarten
Health officials are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A at a kindergarten in Ōāmaru.
Boutique winemaking in Bannockburn
Debra Cruickshank has had a chaotic few weeks. It's harvest time – a month early – and grapes have been arriving at her Central Otago micro-winery in buckets, bins and baby baths. Audio, Gallery
Boutique winemaking in Bannockburn
Debra Cruickshank has had a chaotic few weeks. It's harvest time – a month early – and grapes have been arriving at her Central Otago micro-winery in buckets, bins and baby baths.
AudioOtago Uni's law school dean steps down
Dean of Otago University's law school, Mark Henaghan, is stepping down.
World-renowned Israeli violinist visits New Zealand
Shlomo Mintz is one of the greatest violinists in the world today. He is visiting New Zealand in three capacities: violinist, teacher, and conductor. We find out what motivates an artist of this… Video, Audio
Otago Peninsula bus route change protest hits the streets
Parents, teachers and pupils on the Otago Peninsula hit the streets today in protest at changes to bus routes, which have resulted in children having to walk 2km to school from the nearest bus stop. Video, Audio
U.S. Piano duo to wow Kiwi audiences
Clarissa Dunn speaks with sensational American pianists Christina and Michelle Naughton who make their debut with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra tomorrow night. The identical twins will play… Audio
Sheeran and Warbirds bring $11.3m boost to Otago economy
Ed Sheeran and Warbirds Over Wanaka boosted Paymark spending in Otago by $11.3 million over Easter Weekend.
Dun-Ed-in's gone, but positive effects still felt
Dunedin is basking in the afterglow of its biggest weekend ever after hosting three gigs by pop superstar Ed Sheeran.
Dunedin basks in gold Ed Sheeran afterglow
Immediate responses from Dunedin hospitality businesses suggest Ed Sheeran was at least as beneficial for the city as the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Audio
Nasa engineer Delwyn Moller returns to head NZ space tech centre
Dr Delwyn Moller worked her way from small town rural Waikato to “geek heaven” at Nasa. Now she’s returned to head a space science technology centre in Central Otago. Moller has developed cutting-edge… Audio
Decision to trade over Easter a success for Dunedin - Mayor
The decision to open shops over Easter was a success for Dunedin, the city's Mayor says.
