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Inquest raises questions around police response mosque attacks
Were vital clues to the Christchurch terrorist's plans missed by police? Did parliament staff treat the threat with the gravity it deserved? Those are questions the inquest into the deaths of the 51… Audio
Coroner promises to keep victims at the heart of March 15 inquiry
'None of them are defined by what happened on 15 March'. The words of the coroner as she opened an inquest into the Christchurch terror attack, as she promised to keep victims at the heart of her… Audio
Inquest into Christchurch mosque attack to begin
The inquest into the deaths of 51 Muslim worshippers during the Christchurch terror attack begins in the Coroner's Court Tuesday morning.
It comes at a time of heightened anxiety with threats being… Audio
Dozens of firefighters fighting two fires in the Mackenzie district
Dozens of firefighters are now fighting two fires in the Mackenzie district. A fire near Lake Pukaki has now burned through 165 hectares, while another large fire has been reported at Mount Gerald… Video, Audio
Gore District Council chief executive resigns
Gore District Council's embattled chief executive, Stephen Parry, has resigned after more than two decades in the job.
It's been a fraught term for the local government stalwart, with the 22-year… Audio
Tiny Middle Eastern country competes in winter games for first time
You've heard of Cool Runnings and now the 21st century has its equivalent. This week athletes from a tiny Middle Eastern country where winter lows can get down to a balmy 14 degrees celsius took part… Video, Audio
Tarras airport opponents vow to fight
A group opposed to an airport planned for Tarras says it's gearing up to fight the project all the way to the courts. Christchurch Airport yesterday unveiled more details of its controversial proposal… Audio
Details revealed for controversial Tarras airport
There could be a decision on whether or not a proposed airport in Central Otago goes ahead within the next year. Christchurch Airport today unveiled details, including its preferred runway alignment… Audio
Has National gone woke? Dunedinites on diversity in party's caucus
Has the National Party gone woke? Dunedinites awoke this morning to their local paper telling them National List MP Michael Woodhouse is heading for political retirement because he's a man. He's since… Audio
Oamaru Emergency Dept closes temporarily, putting lives at risk
The closure of Oamaru Hospital's Emergency Department due to a doctor shortage is potentially putting lives at risk. The ED was closed between 5pm and 8am on Saturday and Sunday night, and there's no… Audio
Gore council has spent $11,000 on facilitation over mayoral stoush
Gore District Council has spent $11,000 on facilitation in the hopes of leaving its troubles behind. They've been keeping tight-lipped about chief executive, Stephen Parry, and his clash with young… Audio
Two-lane bridge opens over the Clutha River
After decades of waiting, the people of inland Otago finally have a two-lane bridge over the Clutha River at Beaumont.
The $25 million bridge opened to traffic yesterday, but only after about 1500… Audio
Stewart islanders face power price rises in the thousands
Stewart Islanders are facing power price increases of 1,000 per year. Those on Rakiura already pay some of the steepest power prices in the country, and due to their dependence on diesel it's only set… Video, Audio
Gore rates rise
After months of squabbling and sniping, the Gore District Council is finally maintaining a united front, unanimously passing an 11 percent rates rise.
The controversy-plagued council was forced to… Audio
South Dunedin's future
The Dunedin City Council is gearing up for a conversation about the future of its most populated area.
The wider South Dunedin basin was swamped by floodwaters in 2015 and is at risk from climate… Audio
FIFA Women's World cup trophy touches down in Dunedin
The FIFA Women's World Cup touched down in Dunedin today as part of its trophy tour ahead of the tournament. Excitement is building in the southern city with only 28 days until the world cup kicks… Audio
Gore mayor apologises
The Gore mayor and councillors have apologised to chief executive Stephen Parry.
It follows months of turmoil after the relationship between Mr Parry and Mayor Ben Bell broke down.
The council says… Audio
Gore: All but mayor reject petition for Stephen Parry to resign
The dysfunction at the Gore District Council has been on display again with a petition calling on chief executive Stephen Parry to resign. The petition was rejected by all councillors at a meeting… Audio
Gore council CEO remains after petition for removal rejected
Gore District Council's chief executive is not going anywhere after a five thousand signature petition calling for his resignation was rejected by councillors. The public petition to remove Stephen… Video, Audio
Gore not happy about proposed 11 percent rates increase
Gore's residents and ratepayers are facing a rates hike of more than 11 percent and they're not happy about it. Adding to their angst is the fact there'll be no formal public consultation about the… Video, Audio