Otago
Civil defence gears up for Otago, Canterbury deluge
Civil defence and councils along the Canterbury and Otago coasts are bracing for a damaging storm that's forecast to be on the same scale as the one which flooded South Dunedin two years ago. Audio
Brighter Future? The search for Rust-belt New Zealand
Ian Telfer heads out to some of the poorer parts of the deep South to find out how people in areas with once significant industrial businesses feel, and who're they likely to back in the election. Video, Audio
Where is Graham the green gecko?
An endangered Marlborough green gecko has been stolen from the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre in Te Anau.
Otago $9m irrigation scheme given green light
A new irrigation scheme in Otago will help transform dry, wasted land into productive land full of cherry trees and vineyards, the company behind it says.
Remarkables ski field investigates power supply after outages
The operator of the Remarkables ski field has launched a review of its power supply after suffering three major power cuts in five weeks.
Dunedin MP camps out in Octagon to highlight homelessness
MP Clare Curran is defending the plight of two homeless single mothers forced into emergency accommodation, while MSD says yet another motel won't take them due to their anti-social behaviour. Video, Audio
Police officer revealed as stalker
A judge has revealed it was a police officer who was sentenced to community service and fined $15,000 for stalking a man in Dunedin after a minor dispute over a parking ticket.
Truck catches fire on Dunedin motorway
Police are warning of delays after the truck caught fire travelling south on SH1.
Man jailed over Dunedin machete attack
A man has been jailed for six and a half years for nearly severing the hand of his ex-partner's father.
University job cuts: 'It certainly went pretty quiet'
Otago University workers have been shocked to learn just how many jobs are on the line amid proposed job cuts, their union says.
Otago University staff shocked at job losses
The equivalent of 182 full time jobs are on the cards, and given part time staff and job sharing, that's likely to be significantly more than 182 people. Audio
Otago University staff reel from announcement of 180 job cuts
Wide-ranging job cuts are being proposed for non academic staff at Otago University campuses in Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Audio
Otago University staff cuts
Otago University is proposing to cut 182 full time support staff positions. Audio
University of Otago proposes 182 job cuts
A proposal to revamp support services at the University of Otago could see 182 jobs cut. The university says it's been more than 20 years since administrative services were reviewed. And the business… Audio
Dunedin puts on Scottish welcome for final America's Cup parade
Thousands of people braved the cold to welcome home and congratulate Team New Zealand, in its final America's Cup parade. Video, Audio
America's Cup makes it to Otago
Dunedin put on a stirring Scottish welcome for Emirates Team New Zealand on their final victory parade today.
Authorities told Auckland solutions won't work for Queenstown
Creative solutions are needed to tackle rising house prices in the resort town, a local housing trust chair says. Audio
Snow closes roads as wintry chill hits
A bitterly cold front has swept through the country overnight - with snow hitting parts of the South Island, including Dunedin and Canterbury. Contractors have been out since late last night spreading… Audio
"More ideas" needed for Queenstown's housing woes
Tourism is booming in Queenstown, but that's putting the strain on the resort town's workers, many of whom can't afford to live there. Locals want more done to tackle rising house prices, despite the… Audio
Ben Hawke with his latest weather report
Mosgiel's weather forecaster, 12-year-old Ben Hawke, with the latest on the polar blast sweeping the South Island. Video, Audio
