Otago
Lake Hāwea residents barricade freedom campers
Lake Hāwea residents fed up with finding human waste at a popular recreation area have built a wall of rocks and soil to block freedom campers.
Queenstown Lakes in loos-lose situation
More dunnies are destined for Queenstown Lakes after the council voted in favour of adopting a plan to address the shortage of public toilets in the district.
State highway cycle lane a 'work in progress'
A flagship cycle lane project is not a mess, just a work in progress, says a Dunedin cycling group.
Flagship cycling project in Dunedin a "work in progress"
Cyclists say a flagship cycling project in Dunedin is confusing and in some parts badly designed, but the Transport Agency says it's a work in progress and it isn't due to be finished until October. Video, Audio
Dunedin seeks feedback on 10-year plan
Dunedin City Council is planning a 7.3 percent rates hike next year, followed by an average 4.5 percent rise every year for nine years.
Man involved in meth drug ring jailed for nearly 8 years
A South Otago man has been jailed for almost eight years for his part in a drug ring transporting methamphetamine from the North Island to the lower South Island.
Three years, thousands of submissions, no one happy
After three years and thousands of submissions, there's still no plan for Marine Protected Areas on the South Island's south-east coast, with two competing proposals now kicked back to the government… Audio
Otago marine reserves forum fails to get consensus
The South-East Marine Protection Forum met for three years to identify areas to protect the coast between Timaru and Waipapa Point in Southland. It's handing in two competing plans. Video, Audio
Dunedin man found guilty over friend's death
Dunedin man Jason Blackler has been found guilty of manslaughter for killing his best friend after a drinking session at their Brockville flat in 2016.
Otago marine reserves planning has 'failed'
The group set up to get agreement for the first marine reserves on the Otago coast has failed and handed in two different plans, disappointing the fishing industry and environmental lobby.
Suppressions remain for man accused of murdering teen
The man accused of murdering a Dunedin teenager will continue to have his identity suppressed until an appeal hearing over the matter.
Missing dog found five weeks after crash
A Dunedin man, who credits his dog with helping him recover from paralysis, says it's a miracle that he's been reunited with her, five weeks after the Labrador-Huntaway cross disappeared in wake of a… Video, Audio
Dunedin council property sales to fund developments
Dunedin City Council is planning to sell a central city mall, parking buildings and a bus depot as part of a decade-long asset sales programme.
Council pleads for tree vandalism to stop
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is pleading for people to stop vandalising trees in the town.
Man accused of murdering Dunedin teenager pleads not guilty
The man accused of murdering Dunedin teenager Amber-Rose Rush has pleaded not guilty.
Helicopter 'landed heavily' then rolled - CAA
A helicopter landed heavily and rolled at Wanaka Airport as a trainee and flight instructor were practising an emergency landing procedure, the Civil Aviation Authority says.
Iwi-led Dunedin health centre brings family to fore
Dunedin's first iwi-led community health centre is being praised as a pioneering example of Whānau Ora in action.
Freedom campers in Dunedin
The Oval carpark in Dunedin has been bursting at the seams with freedom campers. And some of them are bursting and going to the loo in the bushes. Audio
Winter Olympics heroes to get street parade
Wanaka will welcome home its Winter Olympics heroes with a street parade on Thursday. Video
Long-awaited rabbit virus released
A long-awaited new rabbit virus is finally going to be released in Otago to control plagues of the pest.
