Otago
South Island ski fields hit by Auckland's level 3 restrictions
South Island ski fields are feeling the loss of Auckland visitors in the wake of the level 3 restrictions.
Winter Pride Festival set to go ahead if Queenstown at level 1 or 2
Queenstown is preparing for a display of pride in a pandemic.
Suicide commentary unhelpful to Queenstown community
Speculation about the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the suicide rate is causing more harm than good, those in the mental health sector say.
Aurora price hike plan frustrates Queenstown Lakes residents
Queenstown Lakes residents have slammed Aurora Energy plans to hike power prices, calling the power company untrustworthy, unreliable and even incompetent.
Need for Winter Pride greater than ever, festival director says
As rainbow flags go up around Queenstown in preparation for Winter Pride, festival director and co-owner Martin King is waiting to hear whether he can attend.
Queenstown mayor hopeful of hosting Rugby Championship teams
The four team competition featuring the All Blacks, Australia, South Africa and Argentina, is due to be held in New Zealand from 7 November to 12 December.
Commerce Commission cancels power price increase meetings
The Commerce Commission has cancelled meetings to discuss plans to increase power prices in the Queenstown Lakes.
Dunedin cathedral damaged in fire: 'We will carry on'
Dunedin churchgoers have started cleaning up after a fire broke out in the roof of St Paul's Cathedral early this morning.
Clean up begins at Dunedin's St Paul's Cathedral
The clean up has started at St Paul's Cathedral in Dunedin where a fire broke out early this morning.
Firefighters were called to the Anglican cathedral at the corner of Moray Place and Stuart Street… Audio
Dunedin cathedral fire: 'There's going to be a lot of clearing up to do'
A fire that broke out overnight in the roof of St Paul's Cathedral in Dunedin has been brought under control but crews are working to ensure it is extinguished.
Coroner finds girl should have not been discharged second time
An inexperienced doctor and inadequate supervision meant a critically-ill toddler did not get potentially life-saving treatment.
Otago crash spills chemicals, Hazmat called in
Hazardous materials and fire crews are cleaning up chemicals spilled on a West Otago highway in a truck crash this afternoon.
Queenstown residents queue for Covid tests
Queenstown residents have been queuing to get tested for Covid-19 at a free, drive-thru testing site this morning
The site has been set up at the Pak'n'Save carpark in Frankton and started testing… Audio
Queenstown pop-up Covid-19 tests 'an insurance policy'
Queenstown's mayor says people are rattled after a visitor later tested positive for Covid-19 in South Korea, and a testing blitz is a responsible precaution. Audio
Power bill rise on the cards for Central Otago
Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes residents could be hit with a $30 a month increase in power prices if a proposal by Aurora Energy goes ahead.
Don't kill the goose that lays the golden egg, Tarras locals say
It was standing room only as locals packed the Tarras community hall last night to hear about the town's potential as a flight destination.
Family of teen who died at Dunedin party pledge to better student life
An initiative to enhance student safety and unite the Dunedin community has been launched in memory of Sophia Crestani who died at a flat party last year.
Old Relics - setting gold-rush era buildings in stone
Reynold Turner aka Old Relic makes exquisite hand-made miniature replicas of gold-rush era huts, cottages, water wheels and churches from the same materials used by the early settlers, using a hammer… Audio
Otago's albatross chick in need of a name
A toroa/northern royal albatross chick that gained a global audience via livestream is in need of a name before she takes wing from Otago's Pukekura/Taiaroa Head. Video, Audio
Lake Onslow hydro project: Pros and cons
Hydrologist Earl Bardsley joins Lynn to explain how the hydro project proposal for Lake Onslow would work and what benefits it could bring, as well as concerns over biodiversity. Audio
