Otago
Queenstown businesses: 'We were on a roll, now, who knows?'
After one of the worst economic forecasts for any region in the country, Queenstown businesses showed signs of life today, but uncertainty remains about what the long term holds.
Give wildlife space after lockdown ends, says DOC
People should "give nature space" when lockdown restrictions ease, the Department of Conservation says.
Unemployment could reach 30% in Queenstown
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult has laid out the "sobering, chilling" reality the district faces due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Queenstown renters struggling to survive in lockdown
Queenstown is facing a new wave of rental challenges as some tenants face high rents with limited to no income.
Concern over injured albatross
We speak to Royal Cam devotee Lynn Freeman about some drama at Taiaroa Head. Audio
First South Island Tuatara hatchlings in hundreds of years
Two tuatara hatchlings have been sighted at the Orokonui Ecosanctuary near Dunedin. They're the first to be seen since adult tuatara were released at the ecosanctuary eight years ago. It's thought… Audio
Concern about growing migrant crisis in Queenstown
Thousands of migrant workers in Queenstown have lost their jobs and are now stranded with no income, high rent bills and no way to return home. The Queenstown District Lakes Council, local chamber of… Audio
Dunedin Wildlife Hospital raising money through poems
This weekend the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital is holding a fundraiser that also aims to provide some inspiration. Audio
Queenstown's bed tax put on ice
The bed tax was aimed to cover rising infrastructure costs which fall on the district's ratepayers.
Queenstown travel agent working on charter flight
With Covid-19 bringing an indefinite end to flights in and out of Queenstown, one travel agent wants to get people a small step closer to their front doors.
Covid-19: Dunedin city assets face tough times ahead
It's too early to speculate on the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on Dunedin's finances but most of the city's council-owned companies will need the wage subsidy.
Baldwin Street reclaims steepest street title
Baldwin Street in Dunedin reclaims its steepest street in the world title. Jim Mora, who lead the original campaign to have it recognised by Guinness talks to the Panel about the development. Audio
Dunedin drug bust nets $40,000 cash, methamphetamine
A drug bust at a Dunedin gang house has netted cash, methamphetamine and led to charges for two people.
Baldwin St reclaims steepest street title
After an uphill battle, Dunedin's Baldwin St has reclaimed its world record.
Covid-19: 'Queenstown will be worst affected economically'
The economic shock of Covid-19 to Queenstown's economy is a chance for the tourist resort to rethink its future, a vocal opponent of expanding flights to the town's airport says.
Covid-19: Queenstown mayor 'incensed' over hostel party
Queenstown's Mayor says he is incensed about a party at a backpackers hostel last night, despite the country being in lockdown.
Coronavirus: Southern DHB has most Covid-19 cases per head of population
The number of Covid-19 cases in the Southern District Health Board area has risen to 59, making it the region with the most cases per head of population in the country.
In Splendid Isolation
Bryan talks to Jennifer Balle from the Waipiata Motel in the Central Otago. Audio
Man who died following police pursuit named
Police have identified the man who died following a police pursuit near Oamaru.
Otago Uni students help out those in self-isolation
A flat of seven students in Dunedin have put out an offer to help people stuck at home in self-isolation, or too vulnerable to do things like pick up groceries or prescriptions. They've posted on… Audio
