Otago
Cruise ship Covid-19 ‘no cause for alarm’
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says there is "no cause for alarm" over news there were hundreds of Covid-19-positive cruise passengers on a ship that docked in Dunedin.
Two die in water-related incidents
Two people have died in water-related incidents this afternoon - one in the Bay of Plenty and one in southern Otago.
Man accused of Dunedin hit-and-run murder named as Lance Moore
The man accused of murdering Dunedin man Sean Buis in a hit-and-run earlier this year can now be identified.
Dunedin bedding bank overwhelmed by the need in the community
Janine Walker started up the Dunedin bedding bank in August. Since then she's been overwhelmed by the need in the community, and is already wondering how they'll get through winter next year. Audio
One dead, SH1 closed in two places after separate truck crashes
One person has died, and State Highway 1 is closed at Lake Taupō and Waihola, after separate crashes this morning.
Dunedin church appoints KC to investigate paedophile ring
A King's Counsel has been appointed to look into allegations of a historical paedophile ring operating among Dunedin's Presbyterian Church community.
Crimes NZ: Turning the tables on a conman
For Crimes NZ this week we're looking at a conman who defrauded his ex-partner out of $300,000 in Glenorchy...until she conned him back. Audio
'Callous' killing: Hairdresser gets life for stabbing friend
A Dunedin hairdresser who stabbed her friend to death and buried her in a shallow grave in the backyard can't explain why she did it.
Hong Kong national who died in Arrowtown yet to be reported missing, police say
Police continue search for family of Hong Kong man who died suddenly in Arrowtown. Since his death, no-one has reported Lai missing or raised concerns about him.
Queenstown dark web drug ring busted: 'It's definitely a growing problem'
Twelve people have been arrested in relation to an online dark web drug ring in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago.
Queenstown police seek information on Hong Kong tourist who died suddenly
Queenstown police are appealing for information which might help them track down the relatives of a Hong Kong tourist who died suddenly on the weekend.
Farms to forests: Minister for Agriculture on farmers
Minister for Agriculture Damien O'Connor talks with Kathryn Ryan about the tough choices farmers are facing, including looming emissions pricing, and the temptation to sell into carbon farm forestry.
…Cherry growers hopeful for harvest but wary of challenges
In Central Otago, the cherry blossoms are slowly giving way to fruit after a colder start to spring.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in central Dunedin
A person struck by a car in Dunedin has died, police say.
Heritage Lodge in Oamaru up for sale
The Victorian single-storey home was built in 1889 and has seven bedrooms, four bathrooms, five en suites, and two garages - all situated on a 5000sq m property. Audio
Police say man rammed two patrol cars in Otago
A man faces multiple charges for driving into two police cars as they responded to a family harm event in Central Otago yesterday.
Private details of Otago students were exposed by digital fault
A digital security breach allowed personal details about University of Otago students to be viewable to others, the Privacy Commissioner has been advised.
Queenstown's TSS Earnslaw steams toward greener future
The Lady of the Lake - Queenstown's TSS Earnslaw - has celebrated 110 years since it first set sail. But its owners say it has not run out of steam yet.
'Go and get a lotto ticket'
Two people involved in a car crash off a cliff are so lucky they should "go and get a Lotto ticket this weekend", one of their rescuers says.
Pair rescued after vehicle driven off cliff onto beach
Two people have been rescued in Otago after a vehicle drove off a seven-metre cliff, falling onto a beach.
