Tess Brunton
Central Otago DC reviewing concerns over unethical behaviour
The Central Otago District Council is reviewing concerns raised about unethical behaviour by one of its newly elected councillors. Otago-Southland reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Progress being made in making Westland predator free
West Coast tourism operators says they're seeing birds and plants they didn't know lived in the area since predators were cleared. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Detection dogs sniffing out predators in South Westland
For detection dogs, sniffing out predators in remote South Westland is just part of their day job. But they're a key part of the Predator Free South Westland mission to eliminate every possum, rat and… Audio
Project clearing predators from South Westland
An ambitious project is clearing predators from more than 100,000 hectares of South Westland wilderness, farmland and towns. Predator Free South Westland project aims to eliminate every possum, rat… Audio
Ross locals on West Coast cut off from popular Great Ride
A small West Coast community is facing another summer cut off from a popular Great Ride due to a bridge closure. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Hokitika hunter recruits goat as hunting sidekick
A Hokitika hunter is training a goat to join her on hunts. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Around the motu: Tess Brunton in Dunedin
Tess talks about progress on the Dunedin Hospital rebuild, opposition in Lake Hawea to a liquor licence application and huge interest in a vintage toy car sale. Audio
Secondary teachers want more support and pay ahead of strike
Secondary teachers want more support and more money as they get ready to strike again next week. The Post Primary Teachers' Association says its members voted overwhelmingly to reject an improved… Audio
Oturehua's looking for main street retailers due to retirement
From the neighbourhoods around Southland and Otago is reporter Tess Brunton Audio
Uni of Otago releases March 15 Project findings
Researchers say the March 15 terrorist attack left Christchurch's Muslim community with high rates of both mental health problems and post-traumatic growth. Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Around the motu: Tess Brunton in Dunedin
Tess talks about the planned new gold mine being fast tracked in Otago, students struggling with bad flats, water costs blames for rates rise in Waitaki and the winners of the Big Sing. Audio
NZ school choir competition embraces diverse languages
Dunedin's hills are alive with the sound of music as the Big Sing competition for school choirs heats up. Audio
Dunedin's Big Sing competition begins
Dunedin's hills are alive with the sound of music as the Big Sing competition for school choirs heats up. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Big Sing competition reaches its crescendo
A thousand choir singers are converging on Dunedin as the Big Sing competition reaches its crescendo. More than 200 secondary school choirs pitched for a position in the Big Sing Finale with the top… Audio
Invercargill's eight mayoral candidates debate
Eight candidates vying for Invercargill's top job stepped up during a mayoral debate in the city on Tuesday night. Reporter Tess Brunton was there. Audio
Invercargill to gain first new mayor since the 90s
Invercargill will soon have a new mayor, but this vote is different to recent ones. It's the first election since the 1990s that an incumbent hasn't sought re-election, with current Mayor Nobby Clark… Audio
Gore's mayoral hopefuls face off in debate
It's a two-horse race in the Gore District with former councillor Nicky Davis and current mayor Ben Bell facing off for the mayoralty. Tess Brunton was there. Audio
Otago parents fundraising for playground
A group of Otago parents hope a so-called "dead rockers" fundraiser will help to turn a patch of dirt into a toddlers' playground. It's been more than a decade since the playground next to the… Audio
South Otago residents want action to prepare for future floods
South Otago residents want action as they prepare to face more flooding and other hazards in the future. Tess Brunton reports Audio
Dunedin students falling prey to 'slumlords'
A University of Otago student is sharing her flat horror story in the hope it will be a call to action and prevent others from falling prey to bad landlords. Today, Dunedin City Council was warned… Audio
