Otago
One killed in crash near Wānaka Airport
A person has died after a serious crash on State Highway 6 near Wānaka Airport.
Arrest made over aggravated robbery of Oamaru pharmacy
Police have arrested a man over the aggravated robbery and burglary of a pharmacy in Oamaru two days ago.
Study finds huhu grubs are high in protein, essential minerals
Research by a University of Otago student has found huhu grubs have a higher percentage of protein than beef and lamb.
Open air fire ban comes into effect for parts of Otago
Lighting open air fires is being banned in parts of Otago from today, due to an extreme fire danger forecast over the weekend.
Person seriously injured after train and car collide in Oamaru
A train and a car have collided in Oamaru's Thames St this afternoon and a person has been hospitalised with serious injuries.
MIQ 'kindess, efficiency' impress dad anxious to see ill son
An Australian dad who spent 10 days in managed isolation while his son was fighting for his life in Dunedin Hospital has praised New Zealand's border control.
Unlicensed driver caught speeding while twice legal limit for alcohol
Police in the Southern District have been kept busy with motorists breaking the road rules.
Fire at Emerald Bay near Wānaka fully contained
Incident controller Jason Sarich said they were confident the fire would not spread, with only a few hotspots remaining - although a helicopter is on standby and 15 firefighters are on site if needed.
Restricted fire season in place for Otago Lakes
The fire danger for parts of Otago is expected to rapidly increase this week due to forecast weather conditions.
Firefighters dampen hotspots on third day of fire near Wānaka
Firefighters are facing challenging conditions as they try to avoid a flare-up of a contained scrub fire near Wānaka.
Former taxi company owners may have to pay up
The former owners of a Dunedin taxi company may have to pay underpaid staff out of their own pocket after the Court of Appeal ruled ignorance of the law is not a valid excuse.
Large fire near Wānaka contained, firefighters focus on hot spots
Firefighters have contained a blaze that has burned through 280 hectares of scrub and regenerating bush near Wanaka.
Booming breeding season for Dunedin's sea lion population
Dunedin's sea lion population could be in for a record breeding season this summer! Department of Conservation coastal Otago biodiversity ranger Jim Fyfe joins us to explain why. Audio
Wānaka scrub fire not yet contained
A Central Otago fire is estimated to be burning through close to 200 hectares of regenerating bush with fire crews expected to remain on site overnight to monitor the fire.
Teenager bitten by shark in Oamaru Harbour
An Oamaru teenager was taken to hospital after being attacked by a shark in Oamaru Harbour this afternoon.
Paraglider injured in Queenstown
A paraglider has been taken to hospital after crashing near Queenstown.
No new trotting venue planned for Dunedin
Dunedin is out of the running for any new facility designed for harness racing, the Forbury Park Trotting Club has been told.
Missing 10-year-old girl found safe and well
A 10-year-old girl who was missing in Dunedin has been found safe and well this morning.
Trying to fight off sea lion wrong, DOC says
A video of a body boarder wildly swinging his board at a New Zealand sea lion at a Dunedin beach reveals ignorance of the threatened species, a DOC biodiversity ranger says.
Woman missing in Queenstown located
A 39-year-old woman reported missing in the Queenstown area since 31 December was found safe and well last night.