Otago
Historic central Otago homestead razed
An historic homestead in central Otago has been razed by a fire the police are treating as suspicious.
Is nut activation nuts?
Some people claim nuts are even healthier when they're 'activated' by soaking. But while it's a good idea to soak legumes and grains, leave your nuts alone, says Rachel Brown from Otago University's… Audio
Roads Run Through Us: 2
John Bluck explores the ways of the road in this second of a series about the place roads have in New Zealand history, consciousness and identity. Audio
Fire concerns as Canterbury temperatures rise
Extremely dry conditions and rising temperatures in Canterbury have fire crews and local councils concerned about a repeat of last summer's massive fires.
Toxic algae in Otago, e coli in Banks Peninsula
Otago Regional Council is warning water users to avoid the confluence of Dunstan Creek and Manuherikia River today after toxic blue-green algae was discovered in the area.
Central Otago lake cleared for swimming
Swimmers are safe to return to Lake Hayes in Central Otago after a warning was issued over E coli levels
Lack of staff, funding leads Dunedin social service to ruin
Dunedin's social services umbrella organisation has collapsed, causing shock in the sector.
Otago man jailed for child sex abuse
A 61-year-old Central Otago businessman has been jailed for at least six years for sexual offending against four young victims.
New Dunedin hospital to be in CBD
The site for a new Dunedin hospital has been narrowed down to the north end of the central city.
New bachelor degree to equip students with future-proof skills
A new tertiary course is aiming to turn out graduates with qualifications to do their dream job of the future, without the bother of lectures and often meaningless assignment. Audio
Pensioner who 'preyed on' young girls jailed
A Dunedin pensioner, described by a judge as violent and deviant, has been jailed for eight years for sexually abusing six young girls over two decades.
Fence to shepherd visitors away from Tekapo church
A Tekapo church renowned for its scenic setting is about to get protection from intrusive visitors.
Queenstown celebrates new $22m bridge
Queenstown people are delighted with a new bridge that will ease congestion for locals and tourists alike. Audio
Nine injured in crash near Oamaru
Nine people, including two children, are in hospital after two vehicles crashed near Oamaru.
Under My Dark Umbrella: The Grimshaw Sargeson Fellowship 2018
The Grimshaw Sargeson Fellowship has been announced, awarding two writers a four-month residency each in the Sargeson Centre in Auckland. They are: Auckland playwright and actor Carl Bland, who will… Audio
Missing man's body found in Lake Wanaka
The police dive squad found the man's body this afternoon, not far from where he went missing.
Water warnings in Central Otago, Tauranga
A boil water notice has been issued in Glenorchy, near Queenstown, and water restrictions will be in place in Tauranga from tomorrow.
From Matauranga to Infinity at Dunedin's new science centre
A complete $2.5 million rebuild of Otago Museum's interactive science centre has for the first time melded Ngai Tahu's Maori world view with traditional science. Video, Audio
Five Southern Police investigated for questionable behaviour
Five Southern police officers have stepped out of line for illegal or questionable behaviour this year, but the district commander says it isn't symptomatic of a wider cultural issue. Audio
Man charged with rape on cruise ship
A 33-year-old has been charged with rape while on board a cruise ship docked in Port Chalmers yesterday.
