Otago
Pioneering community windfarm opposed by residents
An Otago community's pioneering dream of putting up its own windfarm has been heavily challenged today by the people who live closest to it at a resource consent hearing. Audio
Wakatipu High says investor's money required for poorer kids
Wakatipu High School, a decile 10 high school in Queenstown, says a recent gift of $100,000 from a wealthy overseas investor is needed to help fund poorer students. Audio
Owaka schoolgirl murderer denied parole
The man who raped and murdered an Owaka schoolgirl in 1991 has been denied parole, as he still poses a high risk of sexual offending and violence.
Fifth time lucky for Nasa's balloon
Nasa has managed to launch a huge super-pressure balloon in Wanaka, after four previous attempts were foiled by weather. Audio
Nasa gets ready for balloon lift-off - fifth time lucky?
Nasa is once again getting ready to launch its super balloon from Wanaka Airport. Audio
Wealthy against Queenstown development - minister
Wealthy Queenstown residents are against land being used for new residential housing blocks, Housing Minister Nick Smith says. Video
Queenstown's working poor continue to struggle
With Auckland and Queenstown struggling with burgeoning housing crises, Housing Minister Nick Smith joins Checkpoint to discuss what can be done. Naomi and her family live in a Queenstown cabin with… Video, Audio
Fire in Six60 Dunedin house injures four
Four people including a firefighter have been taken to hospital following a fire at a Dunedin flat where the band Six60 was formed, and near where a balcony collapsed in March.
Stephen Hough: piano, performance and the priesthood
Kim Hill talks to composer, poet, painter and columnist Stephen Hough who was named one of 20 Living Polymaths by The Economist, and one of the 25 greatest pianists of all time by Classic FM. He… Audio
Crunchy Kelp
Rob Emett used to dive to eradicate seaweed, now he's harvesting it, drying it and is turning it into seasonings and crisps. Audio
Crunchy Kelp
Rob Emett used to dive to eradicate seaweed, now he's harvesting it, drying it and is turning it into seasonings and crisps.
Audio9% of Queenstown ratepayers live overseas
Almost 9 percent of ratepayers in Queenstown have supplied an overseas address as their main point of contact for the payment of rates. Video
Crusaders and Highlanders out to win in Dunedin
The Highlanders host the Crusaders in Dunedin tonight in what's expected to be a tightly fought match between the regining Super Rugby champions, and the favourites to take this year's title. Audio
Mayors want more help with tourism infrastructure
Mayors say they need more help to cope with an influx of tourists despite a new $12 million dollar fund being set up. Audio
Tourist workforce's accommodation struggles
With annual tourist numbers set to rise to over four million within the next six years, the issue of accommodating the workforce that supports them is a hot topic with local mayors for Housing… Audio
Queenstown rental problem worsens due to Air BnB
A Queenstown landlord says he has taken a big financial risk to buy properties in the resort town which traditionally has emptied out over summer. Audio
10% Queenstown ratepayers overseas
Almost 10 percent of ratepayers in the Queenstown Lakes area have supplied an overseas address as their main point of contact, information released to RNZ News has revealed. Video, Audio
More Queenstown building inspectors to be hired
A special meeting of the Queenstown Lakes District Council has voted to commit extra funding to improve its handling of building consents.
Stormy weather sweeps up the country
Strong winds that have cut power and downed trees in the lower half of the country are due to ease but gales are expected in Wairarapa and Hawke's Bay.
Queenstown at risk of losing ability to issue building consents
Queenstown Lakes District Council is holding a special meeting today to figure out how to keep its ability to issue building consents. Audio
