Otago
New Dunedin Hospital cost cuts delayed project, health officials say
Te Whatu Ora was directed to find cost cuts for the new Dunedin Hospital build, as prices skyrocketed due to inflation.
Inquiries underway after person dies in workplace incident
A person has died after a workplace incident in Jacks Point this afternoon.
Homeless in paradise: Queenstown residents living in cars, tents
People in Queenstown are resorting to living in cars, tents, hostels and couch surfing as rentals are in very short supply. Audio
Power cuts avoided after residents heed call to conserve electricity
Power cuts have been avoided in the South Island after residents heeded calls to reduce their electricity usage.
Queenstown council looks to govt for answers as pressure grows for housing action
Queenstown's deputy mayor says the district needs help from the government to solve its housing crisis. Audio
Dunedin postpones plans for new groyne at St Clair Beach
The council has voted to park any immediate plans for reinstalling a groyne at St Clair Beach.
Concerns for safety and health of Queenstown homeless as winter creeps closer
People in Queenstown are living in cars, hostels, tents and couch surfing - and the problem is only snowballing, the co-organiser of a housing protest says.
Claim $90m in 'savings' for new Dunedin Hospital will be meaningless by opening date
The Dunedin City Council has been told planned cuts to the city's new hospital are "stupid".
Queenstown housing: Survey results reflect long-running frustration
Many respondents are stressed about housing and there is also a low rating for the council.
'Extreme' summer has southern farmers feeling ignored
Recent rainfall has alleviated drought concerns in Otago and Southland, but it's been another tough summer.
Work underway on $5m stopbank upgrade to protect Dunedin Airport, farmland
Work is underway on a floodbank upgrade to protect Dunedin Airport and thousands of hectares of highly productive farmland from flooding.
Around the motu: Tim Brown in Dunedin
The issue of karakia at public gatherings has come to a head at a recent Otago Regional Council meeting. Also the Gore District Council has been sentenced on a WorkSafe charge of failing to perform a… Audio
Police seek man after assault at Queenstown bar
Queenstown police have released a photo of a man they wish to speak to in connect to a violent assault at a bar in the early hours of this morning.
Severe thunderstorms for Westland, heavy rain warnings for Southland and Otago
Sand bags are being provided in Dunedin as orange level heavy rain and strong wind warnings and watches are plastered across much of the South Island.
'We'll be back' - historic Queenstown pub heavily damaged by fire
A Queenstown pub owner is promising patrons his historic pub will be up and running again as soon as possible after a fire this morning.
Chilly blast expected to be followed by warmer days
MetService says cooler temperatures forecast for the next few days should begin to lift by the end of the week.
Celebrating 175 years of Dunedin at First Church of Otago
Now to Dunedin, where the southern city and the surrounding Otago region is celebrating its 175th birthday this weekend. The First Church of Otago was instrumental in Dunedin's European settlement and… Video, Audio
Dunedin police arrest second man in relation to drive-by shooting
Police in Dunedin have arrested another person in relation to a drive-by shooting in the city last Friday.
Hoiho killings prompt warning for dog owners
Dog owners are being urged to keep their pets under control after two hoiho were killed in Otago.
Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme cost estimate rises to almost $16b
That's four times more than original projections - and the National Party is promising to cancel it, should it win the upcoming election.
