Otago
'Just wrong for Dunedin': Alarms raised over seismic zone proposal
Heritage advocates are warning shifting Dunedin to a higher seismic zone will damage the city's economy and put its iconic heritage buildings at risk. Audio
Meningococcal disease case at Otago University
The university was working with public health to contain the infection.
Freedom campers fall foul of Queenstown Lakes rules
More than 1600 fines of up to $800 were issued for infringements over the summer months.
Councillor accused staff of 'apparent political bias' to journalists, boss
The Dunedin City councillor was found in breach of the council's code of conduct for the public criticism.
Dunedin sex offender who raped student sentenced to preventive detention
Keith Andrew Wicks-Cairns pleaded guilty to rape, sexual violation and burglary after attacking the woman who was asleep in bed in February last year.
Council considers free parking for seniors
Age Concern Otago has asked the council to consider removing parking fees after new parking meters introduced last December made some elderly people anxious.
Showreel showcases Dunedin as diverse filming location
Lights, camera, action, Ōtepoti! A new pitch is hoping to put Dunedin centre stage as the next Hollywood A-list film location. Video
One dead after crash blocked road near Karitāne
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash near Karitane about 9.25am Saturday.
New hospital's 'approved budget' higher than government claimed
The approved budget for the new Dunedin Hospital is just over $2b, though the government continues to use a figure millions less than that.
Fine for unreported death 'makes dolphin lives look worthless'
An Otago fisher was fined $5000 and had to pay for the return of his ship after he accidentally killed a Hector's dolphin and lied to officials. Audio
New university courses on offer in Queenstown
The University of Otago will offer two new qualifications in Queenstown as part of a long-term plan to build a campus in the resort town.
Publicly-funded x-rays, ultrasounds offered in Wānaka
People previously had to drive for at least an hour to Clyde if they did not want to pay.
Meet the 'Old Mother Goose' from NZ's subtropical prehistoric past
Important new light has been shed on the origins of New Zealand's recently extinct giant, flightless geese of the genus Cnemiornis.
Lindis Pass reopened after crash leaves one seriously hurt
The closure was from Broken Hutt Road and Old Faithful Road after the single-car crash.
Jumping through hoops: Croquet players on a mission to end primitive facilities
Currently, some Dunedin enthusiasts make do with a shipping container, no electricity and fresh water from a hose poked through a fence. Audio
'Burned in my memory': Man who pulled Sophia Crestani out of deadly party pile-up honoured
The Police Commissioner says Samson Aruwa's actions were "absolutely remarkable".
Man charged after driving towards officers, avoiding arrest
The 46-year-old was arrested in Fraser's Gully after a police dog team found him in the bush.
Police fire shot at man driving towards them while trying to avoid arrest
Police say no one was hurt and the man was later apprehended and arrested.
18 fire crews, four helicopters contain large grass fire
Fire and Emergency says a large grass fire in Central Otago has now been contained.
Waitaki council rejoins Southern Waters partnership
The council will team up with other district councils to deliver drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services, after its in-house plan was rejected.
