Otago
Digging into the past of sleeping giant faults
The Nevis Fault is a sleeping giant fault, one that awakens only every 10,000 years or so. This week, a team of geologists use paleoseismic trenching to answer questions about this fault and to figure…
AudioOur Changing World - Studying past earthquakes
We climb into a trench dug across a fault line to learn about the science of paleoseismology - finding past earthquakes in sediment layers. Audio
Dunedin Hospital to allow restricted visits to see patients
Some restrictions on visitors to Dunedin Hospital will be lifted tomorrow afternoon.
Dunedin 'gunshot' that sparked armed police alert turns out to be truck backfiring
A man working on his house truck caused an Armed Offenders Squad callout in Dunedin this morning, after neighbours thought the backfiring vehicle was gunshots.
Helicopter helps extinguish Oamaru scrub fire
Firefighters have used a helicopter to help put out a scrub fire on the outskirts of Oamaru in North Otago.
Health minister warns rising construction costs for Dunedin's new hospital inevitable
Escalating construction costs are a fact of life as the $1.47 billion budget for Dunedin's new hospital comes under pressure, Andrew Little has warned.
Covid-19 forces closure of Dunedin Hospital wards to visitors
Dunedin Hospital's wards will be closed to all visitors from 6pm due to the strain of Covid-19 on the health system.
Safer steps at St Clair's beach for surfers
Following a long campaign, the Dunedin Council has built a safe stair case at St Clair beach for surfers! They're expected to be opened by the end of June. Co-chair of St Clair Action Group Dr Richard… Audio
Otago cycle trail network confident it will overcome consent hurdles
It's hoped work on the next connections between Otago's cycle trails will begin this year - when finished a continuous 600km network of trails will link Queenstown to Dunedin.
Queenstown mayoralty hopeful: 'We need more diversity and voices'
A former lawyer who shone a light on sexual harassment in the legal profession is standing for the Queenstown Lakes mayoralty.
Nasa to attempt final launch of football stadium sized balloon from Wanaka
Nasa has scheduled a last ditch attempt to launch its super pressure balloon from Wānaka on Friday.
Dunedin surfers get safer access to St Clair Beach
The Dunedin City Council is installing new stairs at St Clair Beach for surfers, as existing access can be dangerous.
'Worth celebrating': Queenstown welcomes full flight from across ditch
Queenstown Airport has officially welcomed its first trans-Tasman flight in more than 300 days.
Lake Dunstan cycle trail attracts thousands: 'It's just gone berserk'
Cromwell and Clyde businesses are celebrating the success of the Lake Dunstan Trail, and hope it will help sustain the area through the usually quiet winter period. Audio
Gusty cold blasts to continue for days
Strong-wind alerts remain in place for parts of the country this evening and into tomorrow.
Feasibility update on $4 billion Lake Onslow project expected next month
An update on the feasibility of a $4 billion pumped hydro storage in Central Otago is expected next month.
Transport watchdog warns jet boat operators after Queenstown crash
The transport safety watchdog has issued a stern warning to the jet boat industry after an engine failure injured two people in Queenstown.
Up to 8-week wait for doctor's appointment in Dunedin
Dunedin has more GPs than many areas but Covid-19 is putting already stretched services under more pressure, and many practices are turning away new patients.
Unknown miner laid to rest in Otago 140 years after his death
A funeral for an unknown Central Otago gold miner will be held this morning.
Inaugural Pedal Party being held in Dunedin for NZ Music Month
This weekend in Dunedin there's a special party being held as part of NZ Music Month. But it's not the typical kind of scarfy get together you might be thinking of. Pedal Party organiser Brendan… Audio
