Otago
Australian who drowned in Lake Wakatipu named
The name of a man whose body was recovered from Lake Wakatipu has been released.
Hidden History: New Zealand's First Cheese Factory
The last episode in a six part series looking at some lesser known events and personalities in New Zealand's history Thomas looks at the story of New Zealand's First Cheese Factory. Audio
Visitor from Australia found dead after trying to help child in water
The body of a man who has been missing at Lake Wakatipu since yesterday has been found.
Lake Wakatipu: Search underway for person reported to be in trouble
Emergency services were called to the head of Lake Wakatipu, near the Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve, about 4pm.
Lake tragedy: I'm so glad that boy's alive, says rescuer
A builder who pulled a 10-year-old boy out of the water in Glenorchy as the boy's father drowned trying to save him says the picturesque spot has hidden dangers.
'Not appreciated': Protected gulls leave unwanted mark on Oamaru
A flow of excrement is among reasons red-billed gulls are failing to find favour with businesses and residents in the town. Audio
A young woman moving mountains for a living
Feature - Olivia Thomsom from Wānaka went to university to study law and commerce - but found her calling somewhere else entirely.
Death of assaulted prisoner probed by coroner
A Dunedin-based coroner is investigating whether the death of a prisoner was preventable after he was assaulted and suffered a severe head injury.
Teen charged with murder after woman's body found in Dunedin
A teenager has been charged with murder after the death of a woman in the Dunedin suburb of Wakari overnight.
Search for person missing at Lake Wakatipu
A person has gone missing after trying to help another person at Lake Wakatipu, Glenorchy.
Six hurt in Otago crash
Six people have been injured in a two-car crash between Wanaka and Haast.
Man attacked in Dunedin Botanic Garden
A man has been seriously injured after an unprovoked attack in the Dunedin Botanic Garden.
Documentary marks 175 years since arrival of first migrant ship in Otago Harbour
Presenter Seán Brosnahan said it focuses on the formation of the Otago settlement scheme from its genesis in Scotland through to how it played out on the ground.
One critical after Oamaru crash, six injured
One person is in a critical condition after a three-vehicle crash in Oamaru.
Tourism operators frustrated cruise ships failing to meet biofouling standards
Tourism operators are annoyed to see cruise ships failing to meet the standard of cleanliness required to enter their ports.
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.
