Otago
Not enough info to compare Lake Onslow to other power options - PCE
Alternatives to the Lake Onslow hydro storage lake have not been fully explored, according to the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment.
Tramper's death prompts warning over risks of hiking alone
Stephanie Simpson died in 2020 near the Brewster Track in the Mount Aspiring National Park.
Migrant workers in Queenstown face hardship as they get fewer hours than promised
The Queenstown Citizen Advice Bureau is helping dozens of migrant workers who are struggling to pay rent and basic living costs.
University of Otago vice-chancellor steps down after less than 18 months
Professor David Murdoch has been on sick leave since March but has since recovered.
Club taking on '100 tramps for 100 years'
The Otago Tramping and Mountaineering Club (OTMC) is turning 100 in October and members are celebrating for 12 months by going on 100 trips. Audio
Teens arrested after stealing car with GPS tracker
Police did not bother initiating a high-speed chase, instead just waiting until the vehicle stopped before making their move.
University of Otago staff, supporters make a stand over job cuts plan
Hundreds of protesters marched against proposed job cuts at the University of Otago today.
Man charged, air rifle seized after armed police call-out in Dunedin
Police have charged a man and seized an air rifle following an armed police call-out in Dunedin.
Christchurch Airport buys more land for controversial project
The 40 hectares of farmland is being added to land already secured for a possible new international airport for Central Otago.
Queenstown's reputation takes a hit as housing crisis worsens
A quarter of the resort's houses are empty, but people arriving for work are being offered places with literal holes in the ceilings. Audio
One dead after car crashes while fleeing scene of burglary
One person is dead after a car fleeing the scene of a burglary in Dunedin crashed overnight.
Strong winds cause flight cancellations, delays and diversions at Queenstown Airport
Metservice has an orange strong wind warning in place for Queenstown and the Southern Lakes, with severe gale northwesterlies in exposed places and gusts of up to 130 kilometres per hour.
Otago geopark receives UNESCO accreditation
Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has become New Zealand's first and Australasia's only UNESCO accredited Global Geopark. Audio
More tourists, same number of flights - Queenstown Airport unveils new future plans
The airport has released its draft master plan for public consultation, hoping for a better reaction than its last one got. Video
Person airlifted to hospital after being trapped between car and house
A person seriously injured after being pinned between a car and a house in Wanaka has been flown to hospital.
Alexandra residents a hair's breadth away from softer water
A new water supply means softer water and potentially softer hair for the town's residents.
Mystery photographer sends homeless man portrait to be auctioned
When a mysterious package arrived at a Port Chalmers art gallery addressed to a local homeless man, the owners had no idea what would be inside. Audio
Beckenridge mystery: Final text messages from missing father and son revealed
A coroner's hearing looking at whether a Queenstown man and his step-son are missing or dead has heard about the final farewell texts from the man.
Tarras airport plan: Proposed runway site to be revealed soon
Few details about Christchurch International Airport's plans to build an airport in Central Otago have been made public since they were first revealed in July 2020.
Snow buses? More like no buses
A Queenstown ski field won't send buses into town for part of the day due to the risk of traffic gridlock.
