Otago
Could the America's Cup be held in Queenstown
Sir Russell Coutts' suggestion that the America's Cup could take place on Lake Wakatipu is exciting Queenstown locals. Audio
DHB was warned about eye clinic delays, specialist says
Health authorities were warned nearly 18 months ago that patients risked losing their sight over long delays for treatment, an eye specialist says. Audio
'Gutting' loss of only bank in Central Otago town
Residents who had been using Ranfurly's only bank every week for four decades were there for its last day. Audio
Mine expansion threat to rare lizards - DOC
A proposed expansion of the country's biggest goldmine would kill thousands of protected lizards, DOC says.
Building's leaf design kicks up Arrowtown opposition
The design for an Arrowtown church parish centre - it would be shaped like a giant olive leaf - has some residents worried it's not in step with the town's historic character. Audio
Patients have 'severe loss of vision' in long wait for treatment
Long delays in specialist eye appointments at Dunedin and Southland hospitals have caused the condition of 30 patients to worsen and six have had severe loss of vision. Audio
Power company to spend $30m on pole replacement
Aurora Energy will spend $30 million on replacing rotten power poles, but a linesman's widow says it is 'unbelievable' they are so far behind. Video
Widow of power pole worker - company takes nothing from death
The widow of a man who died when the power pole he was working on fell over says she is shocked the company has not fixed all the dangerous power poles like the one her husband died working on. Video, Audio
Mayor demands answers on rotting power poles
The Central Otago District mayor says it will be totally unacceptable if an investigation into two lines companies finds some power poles in the district are in danger of falling over.
The Mixtape: Martin Phillipps
The Chills frontman Martin Phillipps delves deep into his back pockets to present an eclectic and personal selection of music inspired by the joy of discovery. Audio
Barbara Anderson: moths and citizen science
Kim Hill talks to Dr Barbara Anderson is a Rutherford Discovery Fellow at Landcare Research in Dunedin. She is the coordinator of Ahi Pepe MothNet, a citizen science project that has seen teachers… Audio
Dunedin murder-accused named
A 47-year-old Dunedin man accused of murder can now be named as painter Jason Blackler.
North Harbour promoted after deep south thriller
North Harbour drop kicked a goal in the final minute of play to beat Otago 17-14 in the final of the provincial rugby Championship competition in Dunedin last night.
Laid to Rest
Sitting in solitude at the foot of the Dunstan Range and looking out over the Manuherikia Valley, the Drybread Cemetery was run-down until local farmers Tony and Karen Glassford and Ross Naylor… Audio, Gallery
Laid to Rest
Sitting in solitude at the foot of the Dunstan Range and looking out over the Manuherikia Valley, the Drybread Cemetery was run-down until local farmers Tony and Karen Glassford and Ross Naylor…
AudioOtago prepares for NPC final with North Harbour
Diehard rugby fans will be gathering in Dunedin for the NPC Championship division final between Otago and North Harbour. Taine Randall shares some words of encouragement. Audio
'She'll be right' attitude to rotten poles not good enough - union
The union for workers at a Dunedin council-owned lines company says the replacement of rotten power poles needs to be sped up.
Cromwell man accused of importing $200k worth of drugs
A 21-year-old Cromwell man has appeared in the Queenstown District Court charged with importing half a kilogram of drugs worth more than $200,000.
Murder charge after body found in Brockville
A man has appeared in Dunedin District Court facing a murder charge after a man's body was discovered in Brockville yesterday.
Rotting power poles in Otago: 'How is it that someone hasn't been killed?'
A Dunedin lines company manager turned whistle-blower says staff would talk about the risk from rotting and failing power poles. Audio
