Otago
Drone endangered fire-fighting pilots' lives
A man has been ordered to forfeit his drone after being sentenced for endangering the lives of fire-fighting helicopter pilots near Wanaka.
Dunedin bars get nod for Ed Sheeran Easter trading
Dunedin's bars will open over Easter in an unprecedented move to cater for the thousands of revellers expected at pop superstar Ed Sheeran's concerts.
Two more farms infected with Mycoplasma bovis
Mycoplasma bovis is exacerbating an already difficult milking season in southern regions plagued by dry conditions, farmers say.
Queenstown under strain: 'A burning bridge'
The strain on Queenstown's infrastructure, driven by booming tourist numbers, is causing a pressure point that cannot continue, the town's mayor says.
Police find 'item of interest' relating to teen's death
Police investigating the killing of Dunedin teenager, Amber-Rose Rush, have found an item of interest.
Item of interest discovered in Amber-Rose murder investigation
Officers investigating the death of teenager Amber-Rose Rush have found an item of interest in the Blackhead area of Dunedin. Otago-Southland reporter Timothy Brown has the latest. Video, Audio
Dunedin fire flare-ups could last a month
Firefighters expect to have to watch for flare-ups of a large industrial fire in Dunedin for at least another month.
Protesters gather near Dunedin rodeo grounds
More than 40 people have protested outside rodeo grounds near Dunedin, calling for an end to the sport. Audio
Police seek information in relation to death of teenager
Police are looking for a black Toyota Camry in relation to the death of a Dunedin teenager.
Stinky corpse flower blooms for first time in Dunedin
The Dunedin Botanic Garden has extended its hours after the putrid-smelling corpse flower began to open on Saturday. Its bloom only lasts for a few days. Video, Audio
Abuse hurled at doctor charged with teenage girl's murder
The family of Amber-Rose Rush swore at the 30-year-old doctor in Dunedin District Court today as he was charged with the 16-year-old's murder. Otago-Southland reporter Ian Telfer was there and… Video, Audio
Man in court over teen's death in Dunedin
A Dunedin man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 16-year-old girl on the weekend.
Dunedin facing big cleanup after flooding
Checkpoint - The clean-up was under way in Dunedin today, after more than 100 millimetres of rain yesterday caused houses and roads to flood and prompted some evacuations. Audio
Dunedin facing big cleanup after flooding
The clean-up was under way in Dunedin today, after more than 100mm of rain yesterday caused houses and roads to flood and prompted some evacuations. Video, Audio
Drought, fire, now a flood in Dunedin
There were fears flooding in Dunedin could be as bad as the 2015 floods, but it appears the city has "dodged a bullet", RNZ reporter Ian Telfer says. Video, Audio
State of emergency declared in Dunedin
Sewage has flown on to the streets in Dunedin, prompting the council to warn all stormwater should be treated as contaminated. Civil Defence Controller Sandy Graham joins Checkpoint with the latest. Audio
'I'm pleased it's not the house ... we are very lucky'
People feared their homes overnight would be lost as embers from a large fire burned industrial buildings in Dunedin set their backyards alight.
Storm Fehi: Untreated sewage flowing in Dunedin's streets
Untreated sewage is beginning to flow into Dunedin's streets as flooding worsens in the city.
Dunedin blaze: 'Deep-seated hotspots' continue to burn
The massive fire in Dunedin that forced people out of their homes is under control but still smouldering despite rain that started overnight. Audio
Dunedin fire: 2000 tonnes of dry logs up in flames
The owner of a timber and firewood business in Dunedin is coming to terms with potentially losing everything at his yard after a major fire.
