Otago
Catlins resident calls for beach bylaw changes after car salesmen race, do 'doughnuts'
It comes after a string of instances in which the behaviour of motorists at beaches within the scenic Catlins coastline have sparked the ire of the community, including the district's mayor.
Emergency services responding to workplace incident in Dunedin
The incident happened shortly after 3.30pm in Kenmure, Fire and Emergency NZ says.
Hospital failed toxic fume victims, union says
Christchurch Hospital staff who have been left with life-long health effects after being exposed to toxic fumes at work have been let down by their employer, their union said.
Manslaughter charge following fatal trailer fall
A Dunedin man has been charged with the manslaughter of another man who died weeks after falling from a moving trailer.
'Fly high wee little man': Boy killed in Otago crash named
O'siah Prasad from Dunedin was described as a 'bright, loving, and adventurous little boy'.
Woman, dog rescued from cliff in Otago by specialist team
A specialist lines crew was brought in as a helicopter winch rescue was unsuitable.
Second farm vehicle death of weekend reported
Emergency services were called to a property on State Highway 5 in Wairakei shortly after 3.30pm on Saturday.
Body found linked to missing Dunedin woman
The 75-year-old identified only as Heather, was last seen at her home on Māori Hill on Thursday.
'Could not escape' - Kayaker died after being trapped in river, coroner says
The Queenstown kayaker Jeremy Norbury died in Westland's Turnbull River in 2023.
Have you seen Heather? Police search for woman missing in Dunedin
The 75-year-old was last seen at her home in Maori Hill on Thursday.
Council told to stop discharging treated wastewater to land
It comes after high levels of nitrogen were detected in the Hāwea oxidation pond.
South Island back online after contractor and rodents cut through fibre cables
Rodents and a contractor had brought down many internet and phone services for the lower South Island, with people across Southland and Otago reporting outages.
Van hits person riding scooter in Dunedin
The person was taken to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition.
'Incredibly rare' king penguin sighting at Otago beach
The last reported sighting in New Zealand was at Ōreti Beach last year.
Wild Dunedin festival claims national mass yoga record
The 623-strong yoga session launched the NatureDome celebration, part of the Wild Dunedin Festival of Nature.
Massive NASA balloons to lift off in Wānaka
Each of the 'super pressure balloons' is roughly the size of a rugby stadium.
Band frontman vows to play on after stroke
The Eastern 's lead singer Adam McGrath was admitted to Dunedin Hospital, where he is now recovering.
South Dunedin residents face inevitable flooding: Report
A recent report shows half of all buildings in South Dunedin are at risk of flood and that figure will be closer to 70 percent by the turn of the century. Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Dunedin croquet club looking to double member numbers
A Dunedin croquet club is looking to attract new enthusiastic players as it aims to double its number. Forbury Park Croquet Club President Sue Chilton spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Queenstown restaurant Amisfield named third best in the world
A Queenstown fine dining restaurant is basking in the glow of global recognition. Amisfield executive chef Vaughan Mabee spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
