Otago
School zoning and specialisation
Under a new proposal Dunedin secondary schools would have strict zoning with students to attend the school closest to them. Audio
WHO research on misuse of antibiotics
A study across 12 countries by the World Health Organisation shows two thirds of people mistakenly believe antiobiotics can cure the common cold and flu, which the WHO says is a global health crisis… Audio
Who should pay for Queenstown tourism growth?
Debate in Queenstown over who is going to foot the bill for tens of millions of dollars worth of housing and tourism infrastructure is still unresolved, with government, council and business all… Audio
Silver Bullets by The Chills
Nick Bollinger reviews the first full album in almost two decades from Flying Nun flag bearers The Chills. Audio
Silver Bullets by The Chills
Nick Bollinger reviews the first full album in almost two decades from Flying Nun flag bearers The Chills.
AudioExtra refugee settlement centre considered
Immigration New Zealand is considering making Dunedin a refugee settlement centre, after the city's council unanimously endorsed the move. Audio
Stoats nest found at Dunedin sanctuary
A Dunedin bird sanctuary has caught a family of stoats likely to be responsible for ravaging the centre for months.
Yellow-eyed penguin numbers take a steep dive
The endangered yellow-eyed penguin population is at its lowest in 25 years. Audio
Students smuggle drugs to pay study fees
Otago university students stand accused of smuggling ecstasy, cocaine and LSD - which police say could be to pay for their study fees. Audio
DOC worried by slump in southern Yellow-Eyed Penguin numbers
The number of yellow-eyed penguin nests in Otago and Southland has fallen to its lowest twenty-five years. Audio
Dunedin council backs push to become Syrian resettlement centre
The Dunedin city council has unanimously backed a push to make the city a resettlement centre for Syrian refugees. Audio
Coroner reserves decision on Nicholas Munro's death
A Dunedin coroner has reserved his decision on the death of 18-year-old Nicholas Munro 10 years ago. Mr Munro died in hospital in March 2005 after being punched at a...
Man charged with assaulting rescuers
A man has been charged with assaulting emergency services staff who were responding to a crash he was involved in.
NZ linked to destruction in SE Asia, Greenpeace says
A company which intends to use Otago fertiliser on its palm oil plantations is "very much linked" to the destructive fires in south east Asia, Greenpeace says. Audio
Theft of nearly 100 exam papers - questions being asked
A 23-year-old woman has been charged with burglary and will appear in court this morning in relation to a break-in at the University of Otago earlier this week. Audio
Woman charged over exam paper theft
A 23-year-old woman has been charged over the theft of 98 exam papers from Otago University. Audio
Exam theft stuns Otago University students
Students who thought they were done with university forever have been forced to resit exams after their unmarked papers were stolen in a late night break-in. Audio
Lift company to pay fines for contractor's death
A lift company has been ordered to pay fines and reparations of more than $140,000 for the death of a Dunedin contractor at Speight's Brewery.
Bunnings roster change dispute escalates
A Dunedin-based dispute between Bunnings and its staff has escalated from weekend to week-day strikes.
Otago University's examinations office burgled
Otago University has confirmed 98 completed exam scripts have been stolen from its examinations office. Audio