Timothy Brown
NZ gun thefts on rise - is our gun control good enough?
Thousands of firearms have been stolen during the past decade and gun thefts are on the rise. There are more than 240-thousand standard firearms licence holders and only about 260 police officers… Audio
NZ gun thefts rise, few police overseeing gun safety
Almost 3300 firearms have been stolen during the past five years - a 35 percent increase on the previous five - and the Police Association believes reforms are necessary to cut that number down. Under… Audio
Southland mourns as museum prepares to shut doors
The sudden closure has shocked Invercargill's residents and raised questions about the future of arts and culture in the region. Video, Audio
Otago Peninsula bus route change protest hits the streets
Parents, teachers and pupils on the Otago Peninsula hit the streets today in protest at changes to bus routes, which have resulted in children having to walk 2km to school from the nearest bus stop. Video, Audio
Dunedin basks in gold Ed Sheeran afterglow
Immediate responses from Dunedin hospitality businesses suggest Ed Sheeran was at least as beneficial for the city as the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Audio
Dun-Ed-in catches Sheeran fever
Around 37,000 people are expected to cram into Forsyth Barr Stadium tonight to mark the beginning of what is expected to be the biggest event in Dunedin since the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Video, Audio
Dunedin goes all out for pop superstar Ed Sheeran
The world's biggest pop star, Ed Sheeran, will hit Dunedin this week bringing more than 110 thousand people to Forsyth Barr Stadium - almost the population of the city. Sheeran's three shows are… Audio
End of an era for Cadbury factory in Dunedin
The final batch of pineapple lumps will roll off the assembly line tonight in what really will be a bitter-sweet moment for the Cadbury factory in Dunedin. Video, Audio
Lake Hawea residents build wall to keep freedom campers out
Lake Hawea residents fed up with human waste at Craig Burn, a popular recreation spot, have taken matters into their own hands building a wall of rocks and soil to block freedom campers. Video, Audio
Oranga Tamariki 'did best' placing teen with gang member
Oranga Tamariki has backed the decision of staff at its predecessor Child, Youth and Family, who placed a 14-year-old boy into the home of a Mongrel Mob associate and who later went on a crime spree… Audio
Wanaka buzzing after two Winter Olympic bronze medals
Wanaka is buzzing after two of its own became New Zealand's first Winter Olympic medallists in 26 years. 16-year-olds Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Nico Porteous both won bronze in their respective events… Audio
Item of interest discovered in Amber-Rose murder investigation
Officers investigating the death of teenager Amber-Rose Rush have found an item of interest in the Blackhead area of Dunedin. Otago-Southland reporter Timothy Brown has the latest. Video, Audio
Couple died before fire at Dunedin flat
Anastasia Neve and David Clarke's bodies were found in a South Dunedin flat last week, after a fire in the building. Police said today the pair died before the blaze. Video, Audio
Dunedin Law Courts reopened after $20m revamp
The historic building was at risk of being mothballed after it was deemed an earthquake risk in 2011, but after a strident local campaign it underwent a $20 million restoration. Audio
Dunedin Law Courts reopened after $20m revamp
The historic building was at risk of being mothballed after it was deemed an earthquake risk in 2011, but after a strident local campaign it underwent a $20 million restoration. Video, Audio
Fatal Dunedin fire could have suspicious cause
Detectives are calling for any sightings of suspicious behaviour in South Dunedin this morning as investigators search for the cause of a house fire that killed two people. Video, Audio
South Island geological attractions bid for global recognition
UNESCO is launching its global geoparks programme in New Zealand and the new Kaikoura coastline, the Banks Peninsula and the Southern Alps could be in line for greater recognition. Audio
Queenstown celebrates new $22m bridge
Queenstown people are delighted with a new bridge that will ease congestion for locals and tourists alike. Audio
Five Southern Police investigated for questionable behaviour
Five Southern police officers have stepped out of line for illegal or questionable behaviour this year, but the district commander says it isn't symptomatic of a wider cultural issue. Audio
Killer cop Ben McLean pleads guilty to murdering wife
Shocking details have emerged about how Invercargill policeman Benjamin McLean planned and executed his estranged wife, and shot her new partner. Video, Audio
