Tess Brunton
Tourism operators call for better data
Tourism operators says they're flying blind without decent regional travel data, making it hard to know what to target to best attract visitors. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Mortuary technician gives evidence at Lachlan Jones inquest
A mortuary technician who helped conduct the autopsy on Lachlan Jones says there were no signs the Gore boy's body had been put in a freezer before it was found. Reporter Tess Brunton has been at the… Audio
Lachie Jones pathologist admits autopsy 'fell short'
The pathologist who determined Gore boy Lachlan Jones died from drowning says a forensic expert should've done the autopsy. Reporter Tess Brunton speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
New tool to help tourism biz more sustainable
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has unveiled a new online tool to make it easier for businesses to become more sustainable. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Plans to attract more Australian tourists to NZ
Three major tourism bodies have teamed up to attract more Australian visitors to their regions, and they're hopeful others may follow suit. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Junior doctors' picket outside hospitals
Junior doctors are picketing outside hospitals around the country this morning as they strike in support of 300 doctors in line for a pay cut. Natalie Akoorie outside Waikato Hospital, Krystal Gibbens… Audio
Neighbour hears child on night he went missing
Lachlan Jones' neighbour heard him banging around her washhouse on the night the three year old went missing hours. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Brother denies killing his 3 year old half-brother at inquest
The half brother of three year old Lachlan Jones has denied killing him, and storing his body in a freezer. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Coronial inquest into death of toddler in Gore continues
Accusations of body dumping, a fake alibi, neglect and abuse have aired during a coronial inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Inquest into death of Gore toddler continues
The mother of Lachlan Jones has denied accusations of body dumping, a fake alibi, and neglect during the inquest into his death. Otago/Southland reporter Tess Brunton is attending the inquest and… Audio
Emotional scenes at 3yo's inquest
The second day of the inquest into a little boy's death in Gore, has wrapped up in the Invercargill District Court. Three year old Lachlan Jones was found dead in a local oxidation pond in 2019. His… Audio
Inquest into death of toddler in Gore begins after 5 years
An inquest into the death of toddler Lachlan Jones starts today more than five years after he was found in a wastewater pond in Gore. Otago/Southland reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Dunedin couple get stiffed over carpark fine in Queenstown
A Dunedin couple struggle to get justice after being scammed in Queenstown - RNZ's Tess Brunton has the story Audio
Around the motu: Tess Brunton in Dunedin
North Otago gold mine OceanaGold has unveiled a fully electric excavator and the race is on to secure a water supply for the Otago town of Lawrence. Audio
North Otago mine turns to electric solution
A North Otago gold mine has powered up an electrifying new addition to help it become more sustainable. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Otago rally attracts local and international drivers
Engines are revving for the Otago Rally with 119 entries ready to tackle the challenging multi-stage course, with those vying for a win will face off across 16 timed stages over 280 kilometres… Audio
Dunedin dog safety programme expanded to teach more schools
The Dunedin City Council ran its first dog safety session in 2007, but it's paws-itively expanded this year to teach more schools, Tess Brunton reports. Audio
More rats found at Dunedin supermarket
A rat-plagued Dunedin supermarket had caught more rodents since an infestation forced it to temporarily close its doors.
Woolworths South Dunedin, formerly a Countdown, was closed for nearly three… Audio
Around the motu: Tess Brunton in Dunedin
The Dunedin City Council has voted to take a proposed 17.5 percent rates hike for the coming year to the public. Tess backgrounds what is driving the rise. The council is also considering a proposal… Audio
Publicty campaign launched over museums funding
Museums and galleries say they're up against the wall and cuts and closures are coming if they don't get more support.
Most survive on local council grants and their own fundraising but that money is… Audio