Otago
Warning over stolen nitric acid
The theft of nitric acid from a rural property near Dunedin has prompted warnings by police for anyone handling it to be "extremely careful".
Landslide crushes Milford Sound building
Landslides triggered by fallen trees have damaged buildings in Milford Sound as weather that's closed roads and cut power continues to sweep the country.
Wild weather topples trees and cuts power
Two people have been injured after gale force winds brought a tree down onto a car near Christchurch.
Tourist driver to pay $30,000 over fatal crash
A tourist driver who killed a Dunedin motorcyclist has been sentenced to community work and reparations. Video
Wanaka student in hospital with meningitis
A 17-year-old Wanaka student is in a serious but stable condition after being admitted to hospital with meningococcal disease.
4WD driver found after hitchhiker complaint
Police have found a man who allegedly made unwanted advances to a hitchhiker near Queenstown.
Toddler died after being sent home twice
A toddler who died from a bacterial infection and pneumonia in Dunedin Hospital did not get the care she needed, the health watchdog says.
Health authorities criticised for toddler's care
Southern District Heath Board, a senior doctor and a telehealth nurse failed a toddler who died of bacterial infection and pnuemonia, Health and Disability Commissioner Anthony Hill says. Audio
Bus driver charged over death of tourist
A bus driver has been charged over the death of an American tourist after a bus reversed into him in a carpark near Queenstown.
Dead cows wash up on Dunedin beaches
The owner of one of the dead cows found on beaches in Dunedin has been tracked down by the Otago Regional Council.
Richard McKenzie: UV and Vitamin D
Kim Hill talks to Dr Richard McKenzie, emeritus atmospheric research scientist at New Zealand's National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research. His research includes studying how much ultra-violet… Audio
NZ First party coffers in good shape - Peters
New Zealand First's coffers are in good shape, its leader Winston Peters says ahead of the party's annual conference this weekend.
Petitioners call on Southern DHB to ditch Compass
A petition calling on Southern DHB to ditch its contract with the company supplying hospital meals in the area has been presented to the board's commissioner. Audio
South Dunedin residents face flooding future
South Dunedin residents - who are caught between sinking land and rising groundwater - have started talking about their uncertain future.
South Dunedin residents discuss concerns about rising sea level
The residents of low-lying South Dunedin have started talking about their uncertain future living in New Zealand's most threatened community by rising sea levels. Audio
Dunedin psychiatrist who poisoned wife fights deportation
A psychiatrist who slowly poisoned his wife to death is attempting to overturn his deportation order when he is released from prison. Colin Bouwer, who is originally from South Africa,...
Call to curb Queenstown congestion
Queenstown's council is introducing new parking controls in a bid to manage congestion and pressure on carparks in the rapidly growing tourist hub.
No parole hearing until 2021 for Owaka schoolgirl murderer
The man who raped and murdered Otago teenager Kylie Smith in 1991 has been denied parole until at least 2021.
Labour wants growth in the arts at Otago Uni
The Labour Party says there will be a boost in funding for arts and humanities if it gets into power. Audio
