Otago
Driver assaulted before tavern courtesy van taken
Police are appealing for information after a courtesy van was taken and its driver assaulted in Central Otago earlier today.
Otago castle's 150th celebration banquet to serve up 1888 menu, bar one ingredient
In the midst of the pandemic, Larnach Castle's 150th celebration faced an unusual quandary - not enough brains.
Man breached lockdown travelling from Whangārei to Queenstown via Wellington
Police are investigating how a man breached lockdown by travelling from Whangārei to Queenstown via Wellington without the necessary travel documents.
Woman arrested after body found in Dunedin
A 43-year-old woman has been charged with murder after a body was found at a Dunedin property today.
Coming face to face with a great white: "I was absolutely petrified"
Is this what it's like to die? This was one of the thoughts drifting through sixteen year old Barry Watkins mind as he clung on to the edge of his brand new surfboard. In a story of terror and… Audio
'It's extremely smooth': Electric bus debuts in Dunedin
The 35-seater electric bus is ultimately destined for Christchurch, but for the next month, it will be running up and down the hills of Dunedin.
Tarras site able to support single runway - Christchurch airport report
Christchurch Airport's Tarras farmland can support an international airport, an investigation has found.
Central Otago airport one step closer after assessment
The prospect of a new airport for Central Otago may be one stop closer after an initial assessment. Audio
Part of Dunedin CBD closes after suspicious parcel found
A section of central Dunedin is closed after a suspicious package was found this morning at the Community Corrections office.
South leading for first shots of vaccine
The South's vaccination rollout has hit top gear, and the region leads the country in numbers of people who have had the first shot of the Pfizer vaccine.
Wānaka businesses struggle without Auckland dollar
The school holidays are just around the corner but some parts of the country are expecting to miss out on an influx of visitors from Auckland.
Assault charges against All Black dismissed
Three charges of assault against All Black Shannon Frizell have been dismissed after the 27-year-old completed police diversion.
Anger at Auckland couple who fled lockdown for Wanaka
Otago locals are furious an Auckland couple flouted level 4 lockdown escaping Auckland for a family holiday home in Wanaka.
The 35-year old man and his 26 year old partner crossed Auckland's southern… Video, Audio
Queentown's mayor wants police plan to avoid future Covid-19 border breaches
Jim Boult wants to know what police will be doing to avoid another breach of lockdown rules and potential spread of Covid-19 in the local community.
Big opportunity for new musical talent in Dunedin
New bands and musicians are being asked to audition for New Year's Eve at the Octagon. Dunedin City Council is hoping to put on an event with lots of new talent alongside more experienced bands on the… Audio
Mandatory Covid-19 codes welcomed after 'complacent' scanning
Final year Otago medical students analysed data from 4200 visits at 64 locations around Dunedin between 18 July and 1 August and found people were only scanning in nine percent of the time.
Police call for witnesses of attack on female university students in Dunedin
A group of female university students were walking along Cumberland Street when they were attacked by a group of up to six youth offenders, police said.
Wanaka wants its own local government entity
Sick of getting the feeling they are playing second fiddle to tourism mecca Queenstown, Wanaka residents are looking to secede. They want their own local authority for the town separate from the… Audio
Wānaka looks to secede from 'Queenstown-centric' decision making
A petition calling for Wānaka to become the centre of its own district council area has almost gained enough signatures to trigger a Local Government Commission investigation.
Tentative wait for Alexandra Blossom Festival organisers
Organisers of the Alexandra Blossom Festival are holding out hope their event can go ahead later this month.
