Otago
Search for missing skydiver put on hold
The search for a missing skydiver in Lake Wakatipu is on hold while the police get more equipment.
Otago rivers at record lows
In Dunedin today, the temperature reached an all time record of 35 degrees. Audio
Dunedin cyclist hit in road rage incident
Dunedin police are searching for a motorist who hit a cyclist in what appears to be an incident of road rage in the central city.
Total fire ban for Otago and Southland
Today a total fire ban has been imposed across the entire Otago and Southland regions. Audio
Dunedin wildlife hospital admits its first patients
A specialist wildlife hospital opening its doors in Dunedin today has already had its first patients - two hoiho.
Skydive crash: 'The thrill seekers will always be there'
A tragic skydiving accident last week won't put off tourists from visiting New Zealand's adventure capital, Queenstown locals say. Audio
Search continues for foreign tourist after skydiving accident
Aviation investigators will use GoPro video and parachute recording systems to find out what went wrong in a skydiving accident over Lake Wakatipu yesterday, after which a tourist remains missing. Video
'Giant' burrowing bat fossil discovered in Otago
The bat which is three times the size of an average bat today was found in sediment near St Bathans - Dr Paul Scofield talks to Summer Report about the discovery. Audio
Search for missing skydiver in Lake Wakatipu will be reassessed
Transport Investigation Accident Commission staff are on their way to Queenstown to examine the parachute, interview witneses and the skydiving company involved NZONE. Audio
Missing skydiver: Investigation launched into accident
Transport accident investigators are arriving in Queenstown this morning to investigate a tandem skydive that went wrong yesterday.
Rescue mission launched after skydiver accident
A rescue mission was launched on Lake Wakatipu just outside of Queenstown this afternoon, after two male tandem skydivers crashed into the lake. Audio
Police worry rap music could hinder emergency operations
Expletive-ridden music has been broadcast intermittently across an Otago police communications channel. Audio
Firefighters put out Wanaka hillside blaze
A large fire on Mount Roy in Wanaka is finally out after five days, but firefighters say the area still poses a risk.
Mysterious shootings of farm animals
There's been a series of mysterious stock shootings in Otago over the past 24 hours. Audio
Firefighters continue dampening 200ha Wanaka scrub fire
Light rain has done little to dampen a large fire on the outskirts of Wanaka which firefighters say will take days to put out.
Wanaka fire could take weeks to completely put out
The 200 hectare fire in Wanaka is under control - but it could take weeks to completely put out. Audio
Helicopters continue to fight the blaze on Mt Roy near Wanaka
Helicopters have resumed bombarding a large grass fire on Mt Roy, on the outskirts of Wanaka this morning. RNZ reporter Logan Church discusses fire conditions in the South Island. Audio
Wanaka blaze spreads over hillside
Firefighters have largely contained a blaze on a hill overlooking Wanaka, after a local campground was evacuated.
Couple come forward over destroyed historic homestead
Police have spoken to a couple who were being sought after the historic Mount Aurum Homestead was razed by fire early yesterday.
