Otago
Mackenzie Country management to be reviewed
The management of the Mackenzie Country is set to be reviewed after years of litigation over the way the area has been developed.
Arrest after children assaulted at Otago pool
A man has been arrested after a string of assaults against children at a Queenstown swimming centre.
Ward block could balloon hospital upgrade cost
The cost of a new Dunedin hospital could blow out to $1 billion, three times the previous estimate, a Labour MP says.
Body found in car after 'huge explosion' in Queenstown's Kelvin Heights
A person has died in a vehicle that was engulfed in flames after a "horrendous" explosion in the Queenstown suburb of Kelvin Heights. Audio
Culled oysters headed for dump, farmer says
It is likely the oysters that will be ripped out to save the Bluff oyster industry will be dumped, not eaten, a local farmer says. Audio
Lions to play Highlanders in Dunedin
The Lions will face off against the Highlanders in Dunedin tonight. RNZ reporter Ian Telfer is at the Octagon with hundreds of Lions fans ahead of the match. Video, Audio
South Dunedin residents still wanting answers
South Dunedin residents are still waiting for assurances about future proofing the area against adverse weather events nearly two years on from devastating flooding. ns. Audio
Dunedin gears up for sell-out clash with Lions
Dunedin is gearing up for a sell-out clash between the British and Irish Lions and the Highlanders tonight. Audio
Fed Farmers withdraws appeal over Mackenzie Basin
Federated Farmers has withdrawn its appeal over the Environment Court's Mackenzie Basin decision.
Dunedin set to debate freedom camping rules
The future of freedom camping in Dunedin is up for debate: the city council has asked for feedback on changing its bylaw.
Mend and make awesome
Fiona is on talk to us about her event down in Dunedin which is about mending things and making them awesome. Audio
Order for oyster cull should have been made earlier, critics say
The Government has ordered the cull of all farmed oysters on Stewart Island in an effort to stop the spread of the deadly parasite bonamia ostreae, but many say the order should have come earlier. Video, Audio
14 farms to uproot oysters over fears parasite might spread
Oysters at 14 Stewart Island farms will have to be removed, because despite a parasite being found at only two farms, it's likely spread to all of them, Geoff Gwyn from MPI says. Audio
All farmed oysters on Stewart Island to be culled
Since the deadly parasite bonamia ostreae was found a fortnight ago, Bluff's oyster industry has been pushing hard for a complete cull in order to save wild oyster stocks. Video, Audio
$1.7m pledged to keep Cadbury classics local
Hundreds of people have pledged to invest more than $1.7 million to ensure the manufacture of Jaffas, Pineapple Lumps and Buzz Bars stays in Dunedin.
Councillor given fortnight to find money to buy Cadbury factory
A campaign to raise $20 million to keep production of some of Cadbury's famous treats in Dunedin is gaining momentum. The man behind the campaign - Dr Jim O'Malley - joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Crowd-sourcing for Dunedin Cadbury factory warms up city
Dunedin City Councillor Jim O'Malley wants to raise $20 million to buy part of the Cadbury factory and keep producing Jaffas and Pineapple Lumps in the city. Audio
Last ditch bid to keep confectionary made in NZ
A Dunedin city councillor is launching a last-minute bid to keep manufacturing Cadbury's iconic products in Dunedin, and he wants the country's help to raise the funds.
Dunedin public called on to invest in Cadbury proposal
Less than a year before Cadbury is due to close its Dunedin factory and the race is on to save it, and up to 360 jobs. A Dunedin City Councillor is launching a last-minute bid to keep the factory open… Audio
Road cone makes it to the top of Dunedin's Fortune Theatre
If you live in Dunedin and you're wondering how a road cone found its way atop the highest turret on the Fortune Theatre, you're not alone. Fortune Theatre set designer Peter King says it appeared out… Video, Audio
