Otago
Nursing shortage in south: 'You can see that tired look on their faces'
A review to be discussed tomorrow has found one Dunedin Hospital ward was regularly understaffed by 20 percent or more during day shifts between July 2018 and October 2020.
Missing Clyde teenager found safe and well
Missing Clyde teenager Caitlin Blanch has been found safe and well.
Police suspend search for missing teen
A family member of missing Clyde teenager Caitlin Blanch has implored her to make contact with them.
Fears Queenstown housing development will worsen traffic woes
A 2000 home development proposed for a picturesque part of Queenstown is upsetting locals who want it moved elsewhere.
East Otago drinking water notice lifts after nearly six months
Dunedin City Council has lifted the do not drink notice in Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury Village, almost six months after it was imposed.
Fears for elderly Central Otago residents as frosts start to bite
Power poverty is already starting to bite in Central Otago - New Zealand's coldest district.
Dunedin has best test rugby stadium - Mayor Aaron Hawkins
A reduced-capacity covered stadium in Christchurch may allow Dunedin to pitch itself as the home of the premier stadium in the South Island.
Vaccinations in Otago, Southland top 100,000
Southern DHB is today celebrating administering 100,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine across Otago and Southland.
Micro dairy milking it in North Otago
Part-time Oamaru farmers Glen and Bron Claridge milk twenty cows all year round and supply pasteurised milk to locals in glass bottles. They took over The Natural Dairy business last year and have… Audio
Micro dairy milking it in North Otago
Part-time Oamaru farmers Glen and Bron Claridge milk twenty cows all year round and supply pasteurised milk to locals in glass bottles. They took over The Natural Dairy business last year and have…
AudioInvestigators appeal for witnesses to balloon crash
Transport accident investigators are appealing for witnesses to come forward as they begin an inquiry into yesterday's hot-air balloon crash near Arrowtown.
Planting trees a passion for puppeteer
Norbert Hausberg has swapped his marionettes for a modest set of hand tools. The Wellington artist and one time mayoral candidate is spending the winter planting natives on a steep hillside, that was… Audio
Planting trees a passion for puppeteer
Norbert Hausberg has swapped his marionettes for a modest set of hand tools. The Wellington artist and one time mayoral candidate is spending the winter planting natives on a steep hillside, that was…
AudioVeteran Veterinarian
John Smart has been based at Clutha Vets in Otago since he graduated in 1976. Audio
Veteran Veterinarian
John Smart has been based at Clutha Vets in Otago since he graduated in 1976.
AudioDunedin clinic offering vaccination support for people with intellectual disabilities
For some people with disabilities, getting a Covid-19 vaccine can be a confronting process - especially if they are hypersensitive to light, noise and crowds.
E. coli found in Karitane drinking water network
E. coli has been detected in the drinking water network in Karitane, north of Dunedin.
Hot air balloon crashes while landing, injuring 11 people
Queenstown Mayor Jim Bout says his understanding is the hot air balloon was hit by a gust of wind at the point of landing. Eleven people are in hospital. Audio
Injured balloon passengers spread over 150 metres, says St John
Eleven people were injured when a balloon crash landed near Queenstown this morning. Māni Dunlop speaks to St John's Central Otago territory manager David Baillie. Audio
Hot air balloon crash landing injures 11 near Queenstown
Eleven people have been injured when a hot air balloon crash landed near Arrowtown this morning. Emergency services were called just before 10-o'clock. The flight was operated by Sunrise Balloons… Audio