Otago

An inquiry into thousands of failing power poles in Otago has recommended major changes to the lines companies involved. Audio

A scuba diver rescued a woman from an Otago lake, then went back in for the teen he could not save.

Child Youth and Family is to investigate claims by a Dunedin principal that students are living in dangerous and dysfunctional homes.

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…

Former students of the South Island's only residential horse-training course say shutting it down will stop others getting into the industry.

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.

Members of the Balclutha marching team got into a "physical altercation" with a truck driver on Sunday.

The Dunedin City Council will dispose of a mound of asbestos found on a sportsfield tomorrow.

Tests have confirmed asbestos was on a Dunedin sportsfield.

The water supply of three communities near Queenstown will be chlorinated this summer, as a precaution during the busy tourist season.

Dunedin's public transport is getting up to speed with the release of designs for a new central city bus hub.

The driver of a McLaren F1 supercar said to be worth $20 million has been charged with careless driving.

A McLaren F1 car - reported to be worth $20 million - has crashed near Queenstown.

Contractors upgrading a Dunedin sports field found material likely to be asbestos.