Otago
Queenstown Lakes expecting busiest New Year yet
Queenstown Lakes district geared up for a full house on New Years Eve. Audio
Rotting power pole whistleblower vindicated
An inquiry into thousands of failing power poles in Otago has recommended major changes to the lines companies involved. Audio
Lake drowning: Diver retrieved body 'for the family'
A scuba diver rescued a woman from an Otago lake, then went back in for the teen he could not save.
Inquiry into failing power poles recommends big changes
A Dunedin Council inquiry into nearly 3000 failing power poles has recommended major changes to the lines companies involved. Video, Audio
CYF investigating at-risk children in Dunedin
Child Youth and Family is to investigate claims by a Dunedin principal that students are living in dangerous and dysfunctional homes.
Wool and Wine
John Perriam has been growing fine wool at Bendigo Station in Central Otago since 1979. He was at the centre of farmer-driven initiative that led to the formation of Merino New Zealand and more… Audio
Wool and Wine
John Perriam has been growing fine wool at Bendigo Station in Central Otago since 1979. He was at the centre of farmer-driven initiative that led to the formation of Merino New Zealand and more…
AudioPrincipal's message for government: 'Help the kids'
A Dunedin principal has penned an open letter to several government departments, warning that her students face a future of crime if nothing is done to help them. Video, Audio
Horse-training course closure 'absolutely ridiculous'
Former students of the South Island's only residential horse-training course say shutting it down will stop others getting into the industry.
NZ's steepest street to get its own toilet
New Zealand's steepest known street will finally get a public toilet for the droves of tourists who visit daily, alleviating demand on local businesses.
Marching team in road rage clash
Members of the Balclutha marching team got into a "physical altercation" with a truck driver on Sunday.
Sportfield asbestos to be removed
The Dunedin City Council will dispose of a mound of asbestos found on a sportsfield tomorrow.
Council confirms asbestos fears at sportsfield
Tests have confirmed asbestos was on a Dunedin sportsfield.
Queenstown communities to get chlorinated water
The water supply of three communities near Queenstown will be chlorinated this summer, as a precaution during the busy tourist season.
Dunedin reacts to PM's resignation
People on the streets of Dunedin react to the Prime Minister's impending departure. Audio
Dunedin bus hub design unveiled
Dunedin's public transport is getting up to speed with the release of designs for a new central city bus hub.
McLaren F1 driver charged after Queenstown crash
The driver of a McLaren F1 supercar said to be worth $20 million has been charged with careless driving.
$20m McLaren F1 car crashes near Queenstown
A McLaren F1 car - reported to be worth $20 million - has crashed near Queenstown.
Asbestos alert after sportsfield discovery
Contractors upgrading a Dunedin sports field found material likely to be asbestos.
Rampaging goat tasered by police in Oamaru
A rampaging goat has been tasered by police in Oamaru. Audio