Otago

A Dunedin city councillor accused of bulllying staff, collegues and outside professionals is under investigation. Audio

Three or four people are feared dead after a light plane crash near Wanaka. Audio

Tanya Moir talks about her 12-year-old protagonist Winstone, who escapes his dire home and school life to seek sanctuary in the wilderness of Central Otago. The Legend of Winstone Blackhat is… Audio

Dunedin City's considering removing sugary drinks from sale at Forsyth Barr Stadium because of their health impact. Audio

NIWA's Lauder station in Central Otago has gained significant international recognition, with upcoming certification as part of the international GRUAN network. Audio

Dunedin is the only place in New Zealand you'll be able to see contemporary art from the UK selected from the British Council's extensive collection. Past Turner Prize winners like Tracy Emin, she of… Audio

Painter, poet, curator and writer Gregory O'Brien discusses You Fit the Description: the Poetry of Peter Olds and a new collection by Geoff Cochrane, Wonky Optics. Audio

A man who stole thirty thousand litres of fuel to sell at his own Dunedin service station has been warned he will imprisoned unless he comes up with 38 thousand dollars for his victim. Audio

A Dunedin start-up company says getting the fastest internet in the Southern Hemisphere changes everything. Audio

Another tourist in the South Island has had their rental car keys snatched off them by a motorist so scared by their driving they recorded video of it on their phone. Audio

A North Otago mayor is calling for more to be done to stop foreigners driving on the wrong side of the road after a weekend of crashes and dangerous driving. Audio

A relaxation of immigration rules for people wanting to work in Queenstown is expected to alleviate a critical labour shortage in the region, but some say it doesn't go far enough. Audio

Is adapting those sparse, dark and brooding Dunedin Sound songs from the 1980s into operatic versions genius or sacrilege? Arranger and member of The Verlaines Graeme Downes reckons it's the former… Audio

Belinda's picks are all gold medals from last weekend's Easter Wine Show: Waimea Viognier 2014 (around $20) from Nelson; Thornbury Central Otago Pinot Noir 2012 (around $22); Lawson's Dry Hills… Audio

The Queenstown and Wanaka communities are reeling following the deaths of two men in a helicopter crash yesterday afternoon. Audio

Two men have died in a helicopter crash near Queenstown. A Robinson 44 operated by Queenstown's Over the Top helicopters was reported overdue at around 2.30pm this afternoon. Audio

The Dunedin city council has accused a quarry on the landmark Saddle Hill of being intransigent as it heads back to court again. Audio

Water leaks in the operating suite at Dunedin Hospital during heavy rain meant intense debate at Parliament today. Audio

Large swastikas have been drawn on both a Jewish and a Christian headstone in Dunedin's Southern cemetery in the past week. Three old Jewish headstones have also been smashed. The police are… Audio