Otago
'It's in limbo': McCaw statue saga rumbles on
A project manager for a planned statue of the rugby legend to be erected in his hometown said he hopes it can finally be built this year.
Queenstown district council on notice after 'potential' wastewater river spillover
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QDLC) said it's been given two notices after failing to stop partially treated wastewater from spilling off the site of a local treatment plant and potentially…
Oamaru to transform into 1800s California for Netflix series
Hollywood has come to Oamaru, with the small South Island town transformed into 1800s California. Mayor for Waitaki Gary Kircher spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
$10k reward after supplies stolen from rescue helicopter
The chopper was burgled after taking a critically ill patient to a hospital. Audio
Reward offered to catch rescue helicopter drug thieves
The head of Otago's rescue helicopter is dipping into his own pocket to provide a $10,000 reward to catch whoever stole critical medical supplies from a rescue helicopter. Tess Brunton has more. Audio
'Steaming mad': Critical supplies stolen from rescue helicopter
The drugs that were taken also pose a danger if people take them recreationally, police warn.
Pacific Edge cancer diagnosis firm shares plunge after US decision
Otago cancer diagnostics company Pacific Edge has lost key US Medicare coverage for its flagship test, and it's share price has fallen 63 percent in early trading. But it says it may appeal the US…
Why Queenstown's longest-serving doctor 'had to quit'
However, Val Miller is not ready to hang up her stethoscope just yet.
Popular Tunnel Beach track to stay closed until mid 2025
Last October's floods caused widespread slips and surface damage to the track.
Govt accused of withholding info on Dunedin hospital
The government has been accused of a "blatant disregard for transparency" as unanswered questions continue to mount on Dunedin hospital.
The Unofficial Recap to NYE Celebrations in Aotearoa
In the first of our mini documentaries: New Zealand was one of the first to welcome in the New Year, but how did our major city centres fare in welcoming in 2025? Audio
Treasured rings back with fire victim
When Dunedin man Gary West's home was destroyed in a fire, he feared he had lost everything connecting him to his late wife.
Cheery outlook for cherry growers
A better crop of Central Otago cherries should result in higher profits for growers this season.
Fire rips through bedroom at Queenstown property
More than 20 firefighters and ambulance staff attended the blaze.
NZ's priciest pools: Where swimmers pay top dollar
Swimmers in Dunedin and Tauranga are paying top dollar, with pool entrance fees in the cities the priciest for the country.
Crashes snarl holiday traffic; one dead in Taranaki
A handful of crashes have slowed traffic throughout the country as many return home from holiday travels.
World Cup win a 'dream come true' for Wānaka freeskier Luca Harrington
Wānaka's Luca Harrington has been crowned champion at the FIS Freeski Big Air World Cup in Klagenfurt, Austria.
'Babies and little ones were crying' - Phone threat behind Air NZ grounding
This morning, a police spokesperson said a threat had been made by phone, specific to the flight due to depart Auckland Airport for Dunedin at 5.40pm.
Youths injured in overnight brawls at Wānaka park
Police want parents to know where their children are and what they are doing after 300 young people were involved in multiple fights in Dinosaur Park in Wānaka.
People warned not to swim at two popular Otago holiday spots
Test results show high levels of bacteria near the Lake Hāwea Holiday Park and at Otokia Creek at Brighton Beach.
