Otago
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.
Around the motu: Tim Brown in Dunedin
RNZ journalist Tim Brown joins Kathryn to talk about the controversy surrounding Gore's new Mayor Ben Bell and the attempt by seven councillors to oust his choice of deputy, Queenstown's vulnerable… Audio
Queenstown rental crisis squeezes town's most vulnerable
Renters in Queenstown are being forced into impossible decisions due to the housing affordability crisis. Audio
Albatross security defended after disappearance of eggs
The organisation that operates the Taiaroa Head albatross colony has defended the quality of its fencing following criticism from a former colony head ranger.
Police recover body of swimmer missing in Lake Wanaka
Police have confirmed a body has been recovered from Lake Wanaka this afternoon.
Swimmer missing in Lake Wānaka, Police National Dive Squad notified
Emergency services were called about 6.50pm and a search was conducted, but the person was not recovered, police said in a statement.
Boil water notice issued for two Clutha water schemes due to treatment plant issue
A boil water notice has been issued for two Clutha water schemes where some residents have been without reliable tap water for days.
New data confirms need for businesses to cope with 'leaner workforces'
A snapshot of Queenstown's labour market is pointing towards a challenging summer ahead for employers.
Police reviewing CCTV footage after disappearance of albatross eggs
Police are working with the Department of Conservation following the disappearance of albatross eggs from Otago's Taiaroa Head colony.
Shoddily-built house ordered demolished after builder forged inspection reports
A builder who forged council inspection reports has been struck off and ordered to pay $4500.
Cherry on top: Growers feeling "positive", expecting record volumes of fruit
Central Otago cherry growers are expecting record volumes of fruit this season.
Positive signs hard-hit region bouncing back from pandemic pain
New data suggests Otago is bouncing back from the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic.
After 13 years in jail, killer still blames victim
Despite spending more than 13 years behind bars, a Dunedin killer is still blaming his victim for his frenzied attack.
