Otago
Dunedin council votes against freedom camper ban
The Dunedin City Council has shot down a proposed ban on freedom campers - against the wishes of its own staff and community.
Cops right not to prosecute balcony collapse - student prez
Police have announced nobody will be prosecuted after a balcony collapsed at an impromptu courtyard gig by the band Six60 in March last year, which injured 18 people. Audio
Explosion at a water pumping station
There's been an explosion at a water pumping station in Invercargill which has put a worker in hospital. RNZ's Otago Southland reporter Ian Telfer has been following events and is with us now Audio
No charges over Dunedin balcony collapse
A police investigation found no criminal wrongdoing in the collapse of a balcony at a student concert in Dunedin.
Sweet treats from Dunedin with Matt Cross
Matt Cross (aka The Tart Man) is a regular fixture at the weekly Otago Farmers Market. He learnt to cook and bake from his nanas and mum, doing things properly and not cutting corners. He tells… Audio
Public have their say on future of Dunedin music venue
The future of an instrumental Dunedin nightclub is becoming clearer after the public has had a say on the century-old building. Video
Residents weigh in on venue's next phase
More than 200 residents have given feedback to the Dunedin City Council about what to do with a landmark nightclub, Sammy's.
Queenstown taskforce looks to curb Airbnb
Checkpoint - Property owners cashing in on Airbnb may soon face tighter restrictions in Queenstown. Audio
Two arrested after South Otago meth raid
Two people have been charged with drug offences after police executed two search warrants in relation to methamphetamine supply in South Otago.
French wine makers raise a glass to Central Otago
Central Otago winemakers have been celebrating the ten year anniversary of the Central Otago Burgundy Exchange in one of pinot noir's spiritual homes. Lynn Freeman talks to Nick Mills who is one of… Audio
Otago power pole fix causing more danger - whistleblower
A whistleblower who revealed the thousands of dangerous power poles around Otago says the repair job is making the network even more unsafe. Richard Healey resigned last October from the then joint… Audio
Dangerous power poles still threatening Otago - whistleblower
The whistleblower who revealed thousands of dangerous red-tagged power poles across Otago says a major repair programme has not made the network any safer. Richard Healey resigned last October from… Audio
Otago power pole replacement 'creating more of a danger'
Repairing thousands of dangerous Otago power poles is making the network even more unsafe, says the whistle-blower who revealed the problem.
Unanimous council support for Queenstown housing developments
More than 2000 new houses may soon be built, and Queenstown Lakes District Council also unanimously voted in support of building affordable houses for the area's workforce. Audio
Queenstown council moves to ease housing crisis
More than 2000 new houses may soon be built in Queenstown after a vote from the local council.
Cancer patients' treatment delayed under Southern DHB
Of the 569 urology patients at the DHB who waited longer than they should have for assessment or treatment, 60 patients have now had biopsies, and half of those have cancer. Video, Audio
Bars cross fingers over Sheeran liquor licence
Dunedin bar owners are waiting to hear whether they will be able to cater for the more than 110,000 Ed Sheeran fans expected over Easter weekend.
A spooky Otago honeymoon
Lizzie Tollemache and David Ladderman's honeymoon was not exactly normal; in fact it was paranormal. Audio
Ed Sheeran shows spark Easter test for pubs
A central Dunedin bar's application to serve alcohol on the sacrosanct days of Good Friday and Easter Sunday will act as a test case for other operators hoping to cater for the massive crowds expected… Audio
'Megaclinics' planned for Dunedin urology patients
The Southern District Health Board hopes to clear its backlog of patients overdue for urology assessments and procedures. Video
