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Highlanders invade the capital for Super Rugby final
In the Highlanders' home city of Dunedin, Ian Telfer has found there's growing confidence of taking the trophy for the first time. Audio
Port worker "very seriously hurt" after crane topples
A Port Otago worker is "very seriously" injured after a crane toppled over early this afternoon. Audio
The Bridge that made a Town
If you're driving from Dunedin and heading southbound, it is difficult not to be in awe of the beauty that is the Balclutha Road Bridge. The art deco-style bowstring structure, built between 1933 and… Audio
Stoat breaches ecosanctuary, Kiwi at risk
Juvenile kiwi are under threat after a stoat breached the Orokonui Ecosanctuary's 2-million dollar perimeter fence last week. Audio
Otago foreign policy school turns 50
Otago University's Foreign Policy School turned 50 over the weekend, with a bumper programme discussing New Zealand's place in the world. Audio
Dunedin's Healthy Harbour Watchers
Over the last decade secondary school students have measured the chemical and microbiological health of Otago Harbour Audio
Dunedin's Healthy Harbour Watchers
Over the last decade secondary school students have measured the chemical and microbiological health of Otago Harbour
AudioCouncil shies away from tough alcohol rules
The Dunedin City Council has shied away from introducing tough new rules for bars after consulting with the public. Audio
Wild weather closes Dart Valley track until Spring at earliest
One of New Zealand's popular walking tracks along the Dart Valley, through Mount Aspiring National Park, is likely to remain impassable for the rest of the year. Audio
New flights for Dunedin-Queenstown
Will new daily flights on Kiwi Regional Airlines between Dunedin and Queenstown be a success? Audio
Jai Davis' mother considering private prosecution
Jai Davis' mother is calling the Coroner's inquest into the death of her son a whitewash, and is considering taking legal action. Audio
Jai Davis' mother considers private prosecution
The mother of Jai Davis is considering a private prosecution or taking civil action over the death of her son at Otago Prison. Audio
Prison put security put before prisoner Jai Davis's wellbeing
The Corrections Department admits it was wrong to put prison security ahead of the well-being of Otago prisoner Jai Davis, who died after swallowing smuggled drugs. Audio
Aurora Tonight
If you're down south, there's a good chance we may catch an aurora tonight and what a treat it would be. Dr Ian Griffin, is an astronomer and is currently the director at Otago Museum. Audio, Gallery
Livingstone case: Coroners report shows red flags
The chief coroner, Deborah Marshall, has criticised the police in Dunedin for missing a series of signs that Edward Livingstone was a risk. Livingstone killed his two children, Bradley and Ellen, and… Audio
Calls for family violence to be taken seriously
Advocates campaigning against family violence say it's clear the issue's not being taken seriously -- with a coroner finding red flags were missed in the lead up to the Edward Livingstone shooting. Audio
Police accept Livingstone shooting findings
The police's southern commander says it will be hard to stop another shooting tragedy like that of the Livingston family, despite an overhaul of the way domestic violence cases are handled. Audio
Severe weather causing disruptions in the South Island
Severe weather has closed roads, schools and disrupted flights and caused flooding in Otago and Southland. Reuben Mama was on a bus trip between Christchurch and Wanaka, which stopped in Tekapo and… Audio
Sacked board member - questions how DHB's finances can turn
Kathy Grant says she is confident she can turn Southern DHB's finances around but hasn't yet spelt out how. Audio
Political reaction to the sacking of the Southern DHB
The Health Minister, Jonathan Coleman, says he sacked the Southern DHB because he was seriously dissatisfied with its performance. Audio