Otago
Farm buildings destroyed, homes threatened in wildfire
Three homes have been evacuated as firefighters battle multiple blazes in the South Island. Audio
'No turning back' - From Bluff to Picton on horseback
Karolin van Onna and her friend had dreamt about horse trekking the length of the South Island for years - and last summer they finally did it. Video, Audio
Double-digit rates hike on the cards for Dunedin residents
Mayor Jules Radich says the council has reviewed and trimmed many of its budgets but the savings have been largely offset by rising costs including substantial inflation and interest rate increases.
Drugs, guns and cash seized in Dunedin drug bust
A Dunedin man in his 60s is behind bars after police and Customs teamed up for a drug raid in Dunedin.
Passenger gets to airport departure lounge without security screening
Queenstown Airport has apologised for the incident, which saw all passengers rescreened.
Abandoned yacht to be listed for $1 if owner doesn't front
The owner of the yacht moored in Port Chalmers hasn't been heard from in two years. He risks it being listed on TradeMe for a dollar.
Only one live music show in Dunedin stadium for next 18 month
American singer P!nk is the only live music act scheduled at the Dunedin stadium for the next 18 months.
Health minister coy on whether promised hospital additions will happen
The government is not committing to its pre-election promise to put more beds and services into Dunedin's new hospital.
Plans for new Central Otago airport on hold
A pause hit plans for a new international airport in Central Otago, partly due to capital constraints.
Dunedin South Countdown reopens after weeks-long rat infestation
The supermarket has been closed for almost three weeks to eliminate the pests after the issue was first discovered late last year.
Woolworths looks to reopen Dunedin store as rats go quiet
No rat sightings or captures have occurred for the last two nights at its infested Dunedin store, Woolworths says.
Man pleads not guilty to murdering Dunedin's Gurjit Singh
The 33-year-old technician appeared in Dunedin High Court via audio-visual link on Tuesday morning, facing one charge of murder.
Better warning signs needed at Taieri Mouth, coroner says after capsizing death
The coroner says signs need to be more high-profile, but the council disagrees.
Dunedin South Countdown pushes back reopening yet again after another rat found
The store was due to reopen on Sunday, but that is now on hold after a rodent was caught on camera overnight.
Govt agency admits cancer treatment delays 'stressful' for patients
The Cancer Control Agency, Te Aho o Te Kahu, admits ongoing radiation treatment delays for patients in Southland and Otago are "stressful".
Police seeking more information after mayday call in Dunedin
Police say they have not found who made a mayday call in Dunedin this afternoon and are asking the public for help.
Man accused of setting fire to Dunedin boarding house held in custody
The 58-year-old will face a jury trial over the alleged arson.
Huge savings for drivers in petrol station blunder
A 'glitch' is being blamed for a sign at a Dunedin petrol station advertising unleaded fuel at $0.82/l on Wednesday.
'No Carole, I love you': Life sentence for teacher who stabbed partner in bath
Dunedin teacher Carole Coade has been named and sentenced to a minimum of 11 years behind bars.
42 Below Vodka's Justine Ross critically injured in ATV crash
Justine, who founded 42 Below Vodka and owns Lake Hāwea Station with her husband, was among three people injured in the crash.