Otago
Otago farmers nervous about labour shortage from border restrictions
Uncertainty over travel for the international workforce is compounding what has been a difficult season for orchardists in Central Otago.
One dead in Oamaru after driver fled police
The Independent Police Conduct Authority is being notified after a person died after a police chase in Oamaru this morning.
Man leads Dunedin police on high speed pursuit down main street
Police were notified of a car driving erratically down the main street and gave chase before surrounding the Botanic Gardens.
Queenstown bracing for devastating loss of visitors
The mayor of one of the country's busiest tourism destinations says the Covid-19 travel restrictions will have a devastating effect.
Murdered teen's family 'disgusted' her killer wore earplugs in court
The family of a murdered Dunedin teen are "disgusted" her killer was able to wear earplugs through his sentencing.
Queenstown wastewater upgrade to affect parking for months
A new wastewater upgrade in Queenstown is expected to provide emergency storage and reduce the risk of overflows into nearby Lake Wakatipu.
It Starts with the Soil
Growing a variety of tall plants with deeper roots and not overgrazing are two key principles for South Otago grazing coach Siobhan Griffin. She is working with Tony and Michelle Pringle who run a… Audio
It Starts with the Soil
Growing a variety of tall plants with deeper roots and not overgrazing are two key principles for South Otago grazing coach Siobhan Griffin. She is working with Tony and Michelle Pringle who run a…
AudioFighting sedentary tendencies with active design
Bums on seats and getting them off them is the area of focus for the University of Alberta's Professor John Spence. Part of the answer lies in doing things that are FUN - that's an acronym for… Audio
One killed, two injured in crash in central Otago
One person has died and two others have been injured following a crash on State Highway 85 in central Otago.
Classic cars stop off during 7000km NZ rally
Some of the most expensive cars in the world pit-stopped in Dunedin yesterday, including a Jaguar worth $1.3 million.
On the rise: Dunedin growth outpaces NZ rate
For the first time in more than a decade Dunedin's job growth outpaced the national numbers.
Motorcyclist found dead between Wanaka and Cardrona skifield
A motorcyclist has been found dead at the scene of a crash in the Queenstown Lakes District.
Mechanical failure blamed for jet boat crash
A mechanical failure caused the jet boat crash in Skippers Canyon that broke one person's leg and injured eight others.
Two NZ Post mailboxes left uncleared for month
Dunedin postboxes have given the term "snail mail" a fresh emphasis.
Guilty plea over brutal slaying of miniature horse
Just weeks after the anniversary of the brutal stabbing to death of a miniature horse, a man has pleaded guilty to the attack.
Roxburgh cinema could be setting a world record
There's a cinema in Central Otago that might just be the longest continuously running movie theatre in the world! The Roxburgh Cinema, formerly the Roxburgh Atheneum, has been showing films since… Audio
Cyclist hit by truck near Queenstown
A cyclist has been seriously injured after being run over by a truck near Queenstown this afternoon.
Book Club: this book belongs to...
It's time for Lately Book Club where we go exploring in the world of literature and invite you to come along. A new exhibition has just opened in the special collections Library at the University of… Audio, Gallery
Completion of new Dunedin hospital likely to take longer than expected
Only one weed's been pulled ahead of the Dunedin Hospital build, and there are already indications the work is on course to be over budget and behind schedule.
