Otago
Earthquake risk close Dunedin churches
Churches in Dunedin including the Maori Hill church are closing because of earquake risk. Audio
Snow brings down Queenstown trees, power lines
Power has been restored to most homes in the Queenstown area, after strong rain and snow battered the region overnight. Video
Drone crashes into Otago albatross colony
A drone has crashed into a protected albatross breeding site, sparking a warning from conservation officials.
Snow falls on central Otago and more is on its way
Heavy snow has fallen on central Otago, closing major state highways, bringing down trees and cutting power to 1800 homes. Video, Audio
Cellphone records contradict Dunedin murder alibi
Cellphone evidence suggests a Dunedin man accused of murder was not at home around the time of the killing, despite claiming he was, a witness has told a court.
Oamaru's penguin fence ruffles feathers
Locals in Oamaru are upset that an underpass set up to protect penguins from traffic and tourists has blocked their view of the birds. Audio
Penguin fence ruffles feathers
The agency that built the country's first penguin underpass says it's willing to lower a protective fence that has upset locals. Video, Audio
School joins kindy on bottled water over arsenic scare
A primary school in Central Otago is taking precautions after high levels of arsenic were found in the water supply of the kindergarten next door.
Gondola revamp costs rise to 'close to $100m'
The Queenstown gondola's proposed rebuild is expected to cost about $40 million more than first planned.
Knife-edge election for Michael Laws in Otago
The former MP and broadcaster is just 21 votes from winning a seat on the Otago Regional Council, with dozens of special votes still to be counted.
Kayaker drowns in Waitaki River
A man has died while kayaking on the Waitaki River, near Kurow.
Flying sky high to snap the Southern Lights
Dunedin tourism officials are looking to the skies for a boost in visitor numbers, with plans for a special night flight to see the Southern Lights.
Media riff on rugby’s roll of shame
Another day, another player at the centre of a headline-making 'scandal' - and the media make the most of rich pickings at the bottom of rugby's barrel. Audio
Media riff on rugby’s roll of shame
Another day, another player at the centre of a headline-making 'scandal' - and the media make the most of rich pickings at the bottom of rugby's barrel.
AudioLocal Body Election Special 2016
Philippa Tolley hosts a Local Body Election Special with winning mayors reacting, and RNZ reporters rounding up results from across the country. Audio
Cobb and Co comeback
The New Zealand restaurant chain Cobb and Co is re-opening in Dunedin and it could spread throughout the country. Audio
NZ Live - Don McGlashan & Shayne Carter
Not one, but two great artists on NZ Live. They are two of New Zealand's most our most acclaimed songwriters, and today they'll be singing each others tunes.
Don McGlashan and Shayne Carter's… Video, Audio
Push to house Queenstown workers in Cromwell fails
A Queenstown ski-field operator says an attempt to house seasonal workers in Cromwell has not worked out.
Queenstown businesses house own workers as crisis grows
Queenstown employers say they have no other option but to build their own accommodation for their workers as the housing crisis worsens. Audio
Mayoral candidates take on wheelchair challenge
Dunedin mayoral candidates spent an hour in wheelchairs after a council candidate challenged them to wheel a mile in his shoes. Audio
