Otago
Artist thought knighthood letter was hoax: 'Is this real?'
Distinguished Central Otago artist Grahame Sydney has been made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to art. Audio
Biker rally runs one last time in Central Otago this weekend
The annual Brass Monkey Rally is being held in Central Otago's Ida Valley for the fortieth and final time this weekend.
The last year of the Brass Monkey Rally this weekend
This weekend - for the 40th and final time - motorbike enthusiasts will head to Central Otago's Ida Valley for the annual Brass Monkey Rally. Since 1981, the event has been held every Queens Birthday… Audio, Gallery
Man accused of Dunedin supermarket stabbings keeps name suppression
A man accused of stabbing four people at a Dunedin supermarket has appeared at the High Court at Dunedin.
Dunedin 'egg-cited' to host national bird show
Dunedin is excited to be hosting the National bird show for the first time. More than 1400 chickens, ducks, canaries and other birds will be judged over the next three days. RNZ reporter Tess Brunton… Audio
Australians may adopt 'wait and see game' on visits to NZ
Australians may be reluctant to book trips to New Zealand far in advance in light of the latest trans-Tasman travel pause, the Queenstown Chamber of Commerce boss says. Audio
Myanmar community in Dunedin holding solidarity event
A multi-media concert is being held in Dunedin tonight to generate solidarity for the people of Myanmar. Virginia Henderson, along with the Dunedin Myanmar community, has put the show together and… Audio
Hillside railway workshop redevelopment gets warm welcome from workers
Workers say new hope has been breathed into Dunedin's Hillside railway workshop after a major redevelopment was unveiled today
Council agrees to terms for review into handling of lead scare
Dunedin City Council has agreed to the terms of reference for a review into its handling of the East Otago lead scare.
Inquiry into SDHB's admission to bowel screening programme unnecessary - Ministry
An inquiry into the Southern District Health Board's admission to the national bowel screening programme will be a distraction, the Ministry of Health says.
Victims of disgraced financial advisor to seek funds from govt
Families who had their life savings stolen by Dunedin financial adviser Barry Kloogh plan to appeal to the government to pay back the millions of dollars taken from them.
From river to lake to river - What to do with the silt of Lake Dunstan
Lake Dunstan was formed from the Clutha River after the completion of the Clyde Dam in 1992 - but it's slowly turning back into a river, leaving the community of Cromwell with a sludgy mess. Audio, Gallery
Shocking news reveals southern reporting cutbacks
That shocking knife attack in Dunedin’s central city this week came out of the blue - but the coverage also revealed the ranks of reporters there are thinning out. One major TV broadcaster had to… Audio
Shocking news reveals southern reporting cutbacks
That shocking knife attack in Dunedin’s central city this week came out of the blue - but the coverage also revealed the ranks of reporters there are thinning out. One major TV broadcaster had to…
AudioDunedin Countdown supermarket reopens after stabbings
Countdown has thanked the public for support following the stabbings in Dunedin which left two staff critically injured.
Dunedin supermarket staff return to scene of attack for blessing
A large group of staff gathered for a blessing, the first time workers had entered the building since the devastating knife attack that left four people injured.
Dunedin supermarket stabbing: Bystanders 'were heroes' - police
Two police officers, one of whom was off duty, were at scene of the stabbing at a Dunedin supermarket and were among those who stepped in, police say.
Accused Dunedin knife attacker to appear in Court
The man accused of attempting to murder four people at a central Dunedin supermarket yesterday will make his first appearance in court this afternoon. The 42-year-old has been charged with four counts… Audio
Local heroes stop a multiple stabbing in Dunedin
Three people injured in a multiple stabbing in a central Dunedin supermarket this afternoon are scheduled to undergo surgery in Dunedin Hospital tonight. Another person has serious injuries and the… Audio
Highlander Shannon Frizell in alleged assault on woman in Dunedin bar
Highlanders and All Black loose forward Shannon Frizell is alleged to have assaulted a woman at a Dunedin bar at the weekend.