Otago
Several hurt, SH6 closed in Kawarau Gorge crash
State Highway 6 has been closed in both directions between Gibbston and Cromwell in Central Otago, after a two-vehicle crash left a car in a bank.
Government invest millions into Dunedin Tunnels Trail
A Dunedin community group's pipedream to forge a flat trail through the hilly city to Mosgiel is closer to becoming a reality. The first stage from farmland, through an 1800s Victorian gothic railway… Audio
Bottle store's proposal to open longer backfires
The store will close an hour earlier after originally applying to increase its off-licence hours.
Stunning aurora lights up southern skies
Stargazers took to social media to post their photographs from places like Dunedin, Waihola Lake, Roxburgh, Cromwell and Mount Cook.
Lake Hāwea bottle store backers push growth, community benefits
A record 538 submissions opposed the liquor licence for a proposed Super Liquor, which would be the small southern town's first standalone bottle store. Audio
Dunedin City Council's new water plan given green light
The council opted to retain in-house control of its drinking water, wastewater and stormwater.
Customs seize major cocaine haul at Port Chalmers
The intercept was packed into bricks branded with designer sports fashion label Lacoste.
Anthony Ritchie: You! Who? (Poems by Fiona Farrell)
'You! Who?' is a powerful and moving New Zealand work that traces the entire arc of a relationship. From the magic of a first meeting through the complexities of marriage, separation, reconciliation… Audio
Southern power outages: 115 homes still without electricity
Fewer than 50 properties in Southland and 67 properties in South Otago remain without power after last month's devastating winds.
Santana Minerals secures key permit for gold mine in Central Otago
The Australian mining company says the 30-year mining permit is one of two key approvals needed to start work on the mine.
'Dangerous and unacceptable': Uni condemns fireworks being shot at police, firefighters
The University of Otago is investigating student behaviour following the incident which saw two people arrested.
Waitaki council accepts Crown intervention over water plan
The Waitaki District Council's standalone water services delivery plan was rejected last month.
McDonald's takes another bite at a Wānaka store
The fast food giant's bid to build a restaurant at Mt Iron was declined, so it has now applied to build a 450-square-metre restaurant in the Three Parks business area. Audio
More than 300 Southland, South Otago residents still without power
PowerNet says some customers have not had electricity for 13 days.
McDonald's back for a second bite with new Wānaka restaurant plan
McDonald's is back for a second bite in Wānaka, after its original plans for a restaurant were scuppered by super-sized opposition. The fast-food giant has picked a new site and while some locals see… Audio
Fireworks shot at emergency services in Dunedin
They were responding to reports of 50 people shooting fireworks at each other
Farmers lead initiative to support rural Clutha families hit hard by storm
About 50 people set off on Tuesday morning to check in on those in hard hit areas.
Hīkoi for Our Health marches through Dunedin streets
Dunedin protesters say the government needs to urgently address a health system in crisis.
Regional Wrap: working with kelp in the Waitaki
Regional Wrap: working with kelp in the Waitaki. Audio
