Otago
Rare dolphins once 'most abundant'
An analysis of historical records by expert Gemma McGrath shows now-dwindling native dolphin species were abundant and ranged through much of NZ's waters until recently.
Home sweet home: St Clair families evacuated two years ago finally return
The residents of five properties in the Dunedin suburb of St Clair can spend their first Christmas back in their homes since a slip forced their evacuation two years ago.
Forgotten holidays
Empire Day fell on the 24th of May and was celebrated in New Zealand from 1903 - two years after Queen Victoria passed away on 22 January 1901. The date was The Queen's birthday, but it was also one… Audio
$164k payout for teachers who lost jobs in restructure
Three former teachers at Southland Boys' High School will share a $164,000 pay-out for unjustified dismissal.
Sleep trumps diet and exercise for young peoples' wellbeing
Poor-quality sleep affects the mental health of 18 to 25-year-olds twice as much as physical exercise and diet, according to a new University of Otago study. Audio
Former health minister heads southern health board
The shoe is about to be on the other foot for Pete Hodgson.
One fatality after crash in Otago
One person has died after a crash in Waitaki this afternoon.
Gas leak investigation in South Otago town
A gas leak in a building in a South Otago town has been resolved but the site is still being monitored.
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
A total fire ban has been called for Central Otago, and Northlanders are being warned of near-extreme fire danger levels.
Cancer detection dog's hit rate nothing to sniff at
The University of Otago's youngest medical student has passed his first course with flying colours.
Otago University postpones graduation events for the week
The University of Otago is postponing all of this week's graduation ceremonies and parades following a security threat last week.
Arthur Taylor arrested in Dunedin, recalled to prison
New Zealand's highest profile ex-prisoner and jailhouse lawyer Arthur Taylor has been recalled to prison this morning on serious drug charges.
Temperatures drop to freezing levels in Otago, Southland
Some residents in Otago and Southland woke to freezing temperatures and fresh snow with more falling this morning.
Man charged after 'firearm-like object' pointed from car
A 25-year-old will appear in court this morning after police were called to a man pointing what was believed to be a firearm at people from his car in Dunedin's Octagon last night.
Archaelogists uncover gold rush burial sites
Archaeologists have found 12 unmarked graves near an old gold rush settlement in rural Central Otago. Southern Archaeology director, Dr Peter Petchey, who's co-leader of the project alongside Otago… Audio
Otago polytech postpones graduations after security concerns
The Otago Polytechnic has postponed tomorrow's graduation ceremonies after a threat against University of Otago ceremonies.
Yesterday the university postponed theirs because of the online threat.
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Otago Uni cancels graduations after security threat
Otago University has postponed two graduation ceremonies planned for today because of a security threat.
RNZ's Dunedin reporter, TIm Brown, spoke to Māni Dunlop about the details. Audio
Security threat derails Otago graduation ceremony
Otago University has postponed today's graduation ceremonies after a security threat. For many, this was the replacement ceremony because of previous cancellations due to COVID-19. The police and… Audio
Nine-year-old driving with drunken father stopped in Otago
Police say they had to stop a nine-year-old from driving his intoxicated father to get more alcohol in Mosgiel on Saturday.
Person dies in crash in Otago
One person has died following a serious crash in Dunedin this afternoon.
