Otago
Robert Lewis - SharkSpy Otago
In the first survey of shark life along the Otago coastline since the 1990s, people in and on the water this summer are being asked to keep an eye out for the many species that venture there. Audio, Gallery
Diplomatic mission to change freedom campers' behaviour
Waitaki District Council hopes playing good cop will turn around any problematic behaviour by freedom campers.
Christmas Eve supermarket workers take action
Supermarket workers at either end of the South Island are taking industrial action on Christmas Eve over failed bargaining talks.
NZ's first 'climate safe house' nears completion
In August we brought you the story of a relocatable 'climate safe' house being built in a flood-hit South Island township. Here's how it's getting on.
Fruit growers concerned about Central Otago housing woes
A lack of housing is driving up prices in Central Otago, a report shows, and the market could yet come under more pressure as the fruit industry expands, growers say.
An uphill battle: Baldwin St surveyor heads to Wales to prove point
A Welsh town is gaining a much needed tourism boost from having the world's steepest street - but surveyor Toby Stoff is adamant the title should be returned to Dunedin's Baldwin St. Audio
Christmas Fare - Growers report in on the year that's been...
Country Life's whipping around the country to hear about 'the year that's been' for our food producers. Audio
Christmas Fare - Growers report in on the year that's been...
Country Life's whipping around the country to hear about 'the year that's been' for our food producers.
AudioConversations With My Immigrant Parents | Season 1 | Episode 5: Actually, I’m Korean
Sue left Korea with one life in mind, but ended up with something very different. Mum and daughter Bokyong talk divorce, starting over, and why rural towns can be kinder to immigrants than the city. Video, Audio
OMV granted oil drilling consent off Otago coast
The Environmental Protection Authority granted OMV GSB's application to drill up to 10 exploration and appraisal wells and discharge into the ocean.
State of emergency lifted in Timaru District after flooding
The Timaru District has officially lifted its state of emergency following the flooding of the Rangitata River last weekend.
Washed-out State Highway 6 could reopen by Christmas
The transport agency is aiming to have State Highway 6, south of Hokitika to Makarora, open in time for Christmas. Video
Australia's bushfires push pollution into Central Otago
Australia's bushfires have caused a rare spike in carbon monoxide levels as far as Central Otago, and higher pollution levels have been recorded in central and upper North Island.
Fire in two units in Wakari, Dunedin
A dog has reportedly died in a fire that gutted two units in a duplex in Mayfield Avenue today.
Nadia Reid introduces us to her new single
Nadia Reid spoke to Charlotte Ryan about the recording process of her new album 'Out Of my Provence' and introduces us to her single 'Best Thing'. Audio
Man dies after being shot by police in South Island
A man has died after being shot by police in the South Island town of Kurow late last night.
Wanaka sewerage shut down as flood waters rise
Flood water has yet to reach Wanaka's main street, but more rain is expected throughout today. Audio
Wanaka prepares for flooding
Wanaka residents and council staff are preparing for flooding that's expected to hit tomorrow, as the lake runs high.
Middlemarch to fight tourist train route closure
The small Otago community of Middlemarch is gutted after a vital tourist train route was cut from the town.
Dunedin council revives campaign for five-star hotel
Dunedin City Council is making its latest push to build the city's first five-star hotel, calling for developers to pitch their plans to transform an inner city carpark.
