Otago
Sea temperatures rising rapidly as marine heatwave hits lower South Island
A severe marine heatwave is affecting areas including Fiordland, around Stewart Island, and towards the Otago Peninsula, with sea temperatures expected to peak in the coming days.
Multiple people injured in two-vehicle crash in Queenstown
Several people have been injured following a two vehicle crash near Queenstown this afternoon.
Cruise passengers stranded after fungus halts ship
Hundreds of people were stranded on a cruise ship off Australia's coast after a fungus was found on its hull, and it was denied entry to ports in Dunedin and Christchurch.
Firefighters warn of 'spike day' blaze risk
Firefighters have responded to three fires around the country overnight, and are warning there could be more if people aren't careful.
Horse truck rolls on SH1
Police and emergency services are in attendance and two occupants of the vehicle have been taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Error spotted in papers signed off by Cabinet on new Dunedin Hospital
Te Whatu Ora says the business case which went to Cabinet was not quite as detail-oriented as one might expect and there were only ever meant to be 410 beds.
Staffing issues knock back launch of mental health crisis centre in Southland
A planned mental health crisis service for Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes has been delayed.
Springvale tornado witness describes 'pretty crazy' scenes
A Central Otago community is in clean-up mode after a tornado tore through on Saturday night.
Clean up for Otago homes after tornado rips through
A Central Otago community is in clean up mode after a tornado tore through on Saturday night, causing extensive damage to some properties. The tornado ripped through rural Alexandra and Springvale… Audio
Warning over Queenstown water use as dry spell looms
Residents and visitors to the Queenstown Lakes are encouraged to be wai wise this summer or they could face temporary water restrictions.
House roof disappears in Alexandra tornado: 'If you find it, please give back'
A man who had his roof blown off during this yesterday's tornado in central Otago said he has no idea where it landed.
Council considers trialling a groyne to deal with erosion at St Clair Beach
The Dunedin City Council is investigating whether a trial groyne can be built at the beach to combat erosion.
Reversing truck hits and kills Dunedin care home resident
A care home resident has died after being hit by a gas delivery truck in Dunedin.
Dunedin councillors get heated, but pass new pay structures
Dunedin city councillors have agreed to a new pay structure which will see two elected members earning less than their peers.
Councillors accuse Dunedin mayor of 'overly punitive' salary plan
A stoush is brewing between Dunedin's new mayor and two left-wing councillors, with one of the councillors labelling the mayor's actions vindictive.
'Future looks bright': Excitement over cycling tourism potential as key trail gets green light
A key piece in the vision of connecting Queenstown and Dunedin airports by cycle trail can now proceed.
Businesses get helping hand as part of efforts to diversify Queenstown economy
A film company and a technology company have been given a financial boost with loans from a government fund.
NZers' stunning aurora pics featured in international collection
Two incredible photos by South Island photographers have been featured in the 2022 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year publication.
Wānaka residents under urgent conserve water notice
Wānaka residents are being asked to urgently conserve water while the town's water treatment plant is without power.
Queenstown's loss of hostels puts pressure on staffing
The loss of longer stay backpacker beds is taking a toll on Queenstown's staffing shortages, a hostel owner says.
