Otago
Failure of Otago building company signals tough times for construction sector
The failure of a South Island building company may be a sign of things to come for the construction sector.
Landmark Homes Otago franchisee ran out of money, parent company says
A building company with 13 franchises nationwide is confident cash flow issues at its Otago operator is an isolated incident.
Delays in RAT delivery the latest govt failure during pandemic, doctor says
A Dunedin doctor says the government has repeatedly failed to deliver the tools frontline health workers need to do their jobs. Audio
Concern over film studio's fast-tracked consent process
A $280 million plan to build the country's first purpose-built large-scale film studio complex near Wanaka has the green light - but the fast-tracked process has raised concerns. The complex, by… Audio
New extinct duck found in Central Otago
Researchers working together - from Canterbury Museum and three Australian universities - are excited at the impact of the discovery on understanding the region's natural history.
Support grows for petition demanding justice for attacked Otago teen
US model Bella Hadid has signed a petition seeking justice for a high school student whose hijab was forcibly removed. Audio
'Blatant stupidity': Students host large party despite outbreak
Dunedin police have slammed those who organised and attended a large party in the city's student quarter last night, with Covid-19 cases now confirmed in the community.
Dozens of close contacts at school after masks not worn correctly
Wakatipu High School has confirmed one student has tested positive for Covid-19, and it has two other probable cases, with 43 students and four teachers identified as close contacts so far.
Otago Girls' High School pupil attacked, hijab ripped off by fellow students
An Otago schoolgirl ended up in hospital with a concussion after three other pupils ripped her hijab off and beat her.
Queenstown records more Covid-19 cases and locations of interest
Queenstown has recorded another 22 new Covid-19 cases bringing its total to 56.
Queenstown tourism boss to step down
The head of Destination Queenstown has resigned less than a year after starting.
Positive case of Covid-19 identified in Dunedin
A positive Covid-19 case has been confirmed in Dunedin with the person also spending time in Wanaka and Cromwell during their infectious period.
Ōamaru's blue penguins combine tourism, conservation and science
A colony of little blue penguins in North Otago's Ōamaru has gone from being a nuisance to the stars of a show that supports not only their own conservation, but helps to protect their species. Video
Life on Quarantine Island Kamau Taurua
Meghan Hughes has been the keeper of Quarantine Island Kamau Taurua for the past two years, living on the Otago island as the only family in residence. She talks to Jesse about their experiences. Audio
Wānaka A&P Show cancelled over Covid-19 restrictions
The Wānaka A&P Show has been cancelled for the first time since World War II, due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Trio saved from rip in 'gnarly' conditions
Three men had a lucky day when an off-duty surf life-saver, who had just decided to spend another 10 minutes at Dunedin's St Kilda Beach, saved them from a "nasty" rip.
'Idiotic': Police disappointed over Dunedin drink-drivers
Dunedin police say the number of drink-drivers at the weekend is disappointing and labelled one motorist's actions as "idiotic" after he crashed his vehicle into a power pole.
The women of the New Zealand goldfields
Frustrated by the lack of information about the many women who made a living on the New Zealand goldfields in the 1800s, Canterbury Museum researcher Julia Bradshaw went in search of them and speaks… Audio
Otago Boys’ High School bans phones
The move was inspired by the results of a study which found most pupils spent more than five hours a day on screens outside school time.
Police appeal for information on Cromwell hit and run
Police are still appealing for information on a hit and run in Cromwell, Central Otago last month.
