Otago
A symphony of Central Otago flavours
Winemaker Rudi Bauer's mission is to make wines that capture the essence of Central Otago. In 1996 he established the Quartz Reef biodynamic vineyard on the north-facing lower hills of Bendigo Station… Audio
A symphony of Central Otago flavours
Winemaker Rudi Bauer's mission is to make wines that capture the essence of Central Otago. In 1996 he established the Quartz Reef biodynamic vineyard on the north-facing lower hills of Bendigo Station…
AudioDunedin Symphony Orchestra - Gallipoli to the Somme
The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra's concert 'Gallipoli to the Somme' recorded in October 2016, contains the première of Anthony Ritchie's oratorio 'Gallipoli to the Somme'. Also included are other works… Audio
Stolen guns were headed for the black market - police
Dozens of guns and ammunition that were recovered after they were stolen from a Dunedin house were likely taken to be sold on to criminals, police say.
Miracle chick for infertile Takahē couple
The "miracle" Takahē egg of proud parents Quammen and Paku has hatched. Video, Audio
Michael Laws says Otago council a 'slothful beast'
Former Whanganui mayor Michael Laws, who was recently-elected to the Otago Regional Council, says he's not backing down on his election promise to shake things up.
Michael Laws determined to shake up Otago Regional Council
Former Whanganui mayor Michael Laws says he'll carry through with his promise to shake up the Otago Regional Council after winning a seat at last month's local body elections. Audio
Train drivers to strike over pay
A third of union members at Dunedin Railways are paid less than a living wage, the Rail and Maritime Transport Union says.
Queenstown residents want end to dangerous parking
Queenstown residents who live near the town's airport are fed up with droves of people parking alongside a state highway and leaving their cars for days. Video
Information sought on 'tragic' shooting of sea lion
Police are investigating the killing of a rare sea lion on the Otago Peninsula. Video
Police look for man who approached girl in Dunedin
Police are looking for a man who reportedly asked a young girl in Dunedin to get into his car.
Queenstown residents want end to dangerous parking
Queenstown residents living near the town's airport are fed up with the droves of people parking on the road outside. Video, Audio
Young sea lion on Otago Peninsula
Police are investigating the killing of a rare sea lion on the Otago Peninsula. Video, Audio
Caselberg Trust: The Unexpected Greenness of Trees
It's a big step, launching your own press - but Dunedin's Caselberg Trust is doing just that. The Trust runs the Caselberg artists' residency on the Otago Peninsula at Broad Bay. It has also run an… Audio
Young offenders kept in cells, motels
A lack of beds for young people facing charges has led Child Youth and Family to use prison cells or motels and security guards, a lawyer says.
Dunedin songwriter Bill Direen's Beatin' Heart
With their 1983 album Beatin Hearts, Bill Direen's 'The Builders' were the first group to release a long playing studio album on Flying Nun Records. Beatin Hearts has just been re-issued by Brooklyn's… Audio
Golden Valleys Turn Green
Central Otago is rapidly changing. Intensive irrigation has transformed once semi-arid valleys into lush pastures that support a growing dairy industry. St Bathans based landscape artist Grahame… Audio
Golden Valleys Turn Green
Central Otago is rapidly changing. Intensive irrigation has transformed once semi-arid valleys into lush pastures that support a growing dairy industry. St Bathans based landscape artist Grahame…
AudioPush for Queenstown infrastructure as work on road begins
Work is finally starting on a $27 million road that means Queenstown residents can bypass the town's notorious traffic jam spot.
Could the America's Cup ever be raced on Lake Wakatipu?
Queenstown has been set abuzz by Sir Russell Coutts suggesting the America's Cup could be hosted on Lake Wakatipu. Audio
