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Footage shows students not jumping on balcony when it collapsed
New high-tech video of the moment a balcony collapsed at a Dunedin student concert show has been released to RNZ. Audio
Two students still in hospital after Dunedin balcony collapse
New high-tech video of the weekend Dunedin student concert at which 18 people were injured when a balcony collapsed shows nobody jumping up and down when it failed. Audio
Govt wants balcony collapse investigated
The government has asked for an investigation into whether the balcony which collapsed in Dunedin, injuring 18 students, was up to building standards.
Emerging designers and the changing face of fashion
This year iD Fashion Week is in its 17th year. Thirty-nine emerging designers from 15 countries will have the opportunity to show their work before a panel of local and international judges. The… Audio
NASA to launch balloon from Wanaka
American space agency Nasa is looking to break the record for the longest-ever balloon flight - launching from Wanaka.
Dunedin balcony collapse at Six60 courtyard concert
About 20 people packed the first-floor balcony three-deep before it collapsed, concertgoers say.
Serious injuries after balcony collapses at Six60 concert
One person seriously injured after a balcony collapsed in Dunedin has been transferred to Christchurch Hospital.
Will giant Mosgiel oak get the chop?
A 25m tall oak is at the centre of a fight between a property developer and the local Council. Audio
Josh Thomas
Dunedin Fringe opened last night with a show case event featuring 28 acts in two hours, offering a taster of what is to come over the next 11 days. Festival director Josh Thomas explains how he… Audio
Queenstown CEO pressured to find solution to housing problems
Queenstown's new chief executive is just 10 days into his new job, but already he's facing a significant challenge from an unexpected direction. Audio
All eyes on Otago uni students
Students living in a street on which Otago University has installed a CCTV camera are unhappy the camera was installed without their knowledge.
Otago University steps up security over bad behaviour
Otago University is stepping up security measures in the wake of last week's disorder, which included couch-lighting. Ian Telfer reports from Dunedin. Audio
More secuity cameras in Dunedin
More cameras are planned for the student quarter in Dunedin. To put an end to dangerous and antisocial activities like lighting fires and scaring female students with aggressive behaviour. Audio
Oamaru's historic courthouse will re-open.
Oamaru's historic courthouse will be restored, seismically strengthened and re-opened. Audio
Submissions split on NZ's first community windfarm
Submissions on a community's dream of putting up its own windfarm have come out split on whether it should go ahead. Audio
Rape threats and racial slurs in student area
A group of women have written to Otago University calling for action against verbal abuse, including a rape threat and racial slurs. Audio
Otago University responds to abuse claims with education
After repeated obnoxious behaviour from students in Dunedin, a group has written to the university's vice-chancellor calling for action. Ian Telfer reports. Audio
Seasonal worker housing for Cromwell
New housing for seasonal workers is to be built in Cromwell, with the the Central Otago District Council saying it will relieve an accommodation crisis. The privately funded development will...
Scrapping takeaway coffee cups - Mark Lane
There'll be no more takeaway coffee cups at Otago Polytechnic's Eden Cafe. Instead, they're scrapping paper and busting out ceramic and china cups. It's an initiative that aims at reducing its carbon… Audio
More feedback on drunken street abuse in Dunedin
11 people have signed an open letter to Otago University's Vice Chancellor Harlene Hayne, calling for action over threatening language and drunk slurs by male students. They say there is an implicit… Audio
