Otago
One dead in Balclutha workplace incident
A person has died after what is described as a workplace incident in south Otago earlier today.
Mayor urges community board chairperson to resign over racist slur
An Otago community board chair has been encouraged to resign after using a racist slur against a member of the public.
'Horrific': Helicopter pilot describes crash scene where two died
The pilot says he has attended multiple crashes on the same stretch of road where three others were critically injured on Monday.
Controversial proposed Tarras Airport preferred runway alignment revealed
Almost four million passengers could be flying in and out of the proposed airport - which has raised concerns about overtourism, environmental impacts and the climate crisis - by 2050.
Two people die in crash south of Mosgiel
Police in Otago say two people have died in a crash on State Highway 1 at Titri, south of Mosgiel.
'Completely shattered': HDC, parents scathing over baby's care before his death
The parents of a baby who died of meningococcal disease say "there were so many holes that we fell through every single one" in regards to their child's care.
Almost a decade in the making, Clutha trail gets 63km extension
It is hoped a new Otago trail extension will get thousands on their bikes and take local communities along for the ride.
Emergency services at scene of plane crash in Mosgiel
A person has been taken to hospital after a plane crash in Otago this afternoon.
Otago graduates make history by defending at home
Two Otago graduates have made history by completing their PhD oral defence assessments within their own Māori communities.
University of Otago ordered to pay $53,000 to fired 'vaccine hesitant' woman
Louisa Baillie's employment ended in "disputed circumstance" after the school introduced a mandatory vaccination policy.
Person in critical condition after Coronet Peak ski field incident
A person is in a critical condition after an incident near Coronet Peak ski field.
Around the motu : Tess Brunton in Dunedin
Otago correspondent Tess Brunton discusses another temporary closure of Oamaru Emergency Department, due to doctor shortages. And down in Gore, an $11,000 attempt to patch up relations between mayor… Audio
Boil water notice in place for Otago town
Residents of Luggate are being asked to boil water for at least one minute before they use it after a fault was detected in the town's chlorine dosing system.
'There is an ED in Oamaru for a reason' - Hospital head decries night closures
The head of Oamaru Hospital says it is unbelievable it cannot find a doctor to attend its emergency department for the third time in six weeks.
Oamaru Hospital forced to close ED at night due to doctor shortage
Oamaru Hospital says it had no option but to close its Emergency Department at night this weekend because of the nationwide doctor shortage.
Backcountry adventurers advised to be on alert for avalanches
The Avalanche Advisory has issued warnings for dangerous conditions in several alpine ranges.
Queenstown affordable housing plan backed by council
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has thrown its support behind a collaborative plan aimed to improve access to affordable housing.
TSS Earnslaw in a mock rescue this week
It will be dramatic scenes on a dramatic backdrop this Friday in Queenstown as the iconic TSS Earnslaw undertakes a mock rescue on Lake Wakatipu. Audio
Otago council checks compliance of rabbit population control efforts
Roughly a third of rabbit inspections in Otago communities were compliant last financial year, but the regional council says it is working with groups to help them coordinate their control efforts. Video
One dead after single vehicle crash in Dunedin
One person has died after a vehicle crashed and rolled onto its roof in the Dunedin suburb of Woodside.
