Otago
Ōamaru's blue penguins combine tourism, conservation and science
A colony of little blue penguins in North Otago's Ōamaru has gone from being a nuisance to the stars of a show that supports not only their own conservation, but helps to protect their species. Video
Life on Quarantine Island Kamau Taurua
Meghan Hughes has been the keeper of Quarantine Island Kamau Taurua for the past two years, living on the Otago island as the only family in residence. She talks to Jesse about their experiences. Audio
Wānaka A&P Show cancelled over Covid-19 restrictions
The Wānaka A&P Show has been cancelled for the first time since World War II, due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Trio saved from rip in 'gnarly' conditions
Three men had a lucky day when an off-duty surf life-saver, who had just decided to spend another 10 minutes at Dunedin's St Kilda Beach, saved them from a "nasty" rip.
'Idiotic': Police disappointed over Dunedin drink-drivers
Dunedin police say the number of drink-drivers at the weekend is disappointing and labelled one motorist's actions as "idiotic" after he crashed his vehicle into a power pole.
The women of the New Zealand goldfields
Frustrated by the lack of information about the many women who made a living on the New Zealand goldfields in the 1800s, Canterbury Museum researcher Julia Bradshaw went in search of them and speaks… Audio
Otago Boys’ High School bans phones
The move was inspired by the results of a study which found most pupils spent more than five hours a day on screens outside school time.
Police appeal for information on Cromwell hit and run
Police are still appealing for information on a hit and run in Cromwell, Central Otago last month.
'It's future thinking': Regional council weighs viability of key flood protection scheme
An Otago scheme aimed at keeping floodwaters at bay is under review with climate change looming as a potential challenge.
Engineers rule out West Coast flood prevention tactic
The West Coast Regional Council says engineering advice has ruled out the use of a cut in the Orowaiti River, to alleviate flooding during the current adverse weather.
Man who died after ute and trailer plunge into Lake Dunstan named
Cromwell man Mark Gary Miller, 56, has been named by police as the person who died after a ute and trailer crashed off a bridge into Lake Dunstan on Monday evening.
Ute, trailer disappear in Clutha River after going off bridge
Emergency services are responding to an incident in Cromwell where a ute and trailer have gone into the Clutha River off a bridge.
Otago coastal and Clutha zones now in restricted fire season
Otago's coastal and Clutha zones including Dunedin and Waitaki are now in a restricted fire season.
Haast Pass to close Monday night
Haast Pass on the South Island's West Coast is scheduled to be closed overnight from Monday into Tuesday.
Scrub fire on border of Otago and Southland contained
A scrub fire near Kingston has been contained.
Key services priority as Queenstown residents warned of some closures
The Queenstown Lakes District Council says it is well prepared to keep services running when Omicron arrives but temporary facility closures are possible.
Covid-19: Consequences hit nurse who threatened medical professionals over vaccine
A Dunedin nurse who posted online threats against medical professionals involved in the Covid-19 vaccine rollout cannot practise nursing and is no longer working for ACC.
Queenstown airport, hotel new locations of interest linked to suspected Omicron case
The Hotel St Moritz Queenstown and Queenstown Airport during times on 22 January are the latest locations of interest posted on the Ministry of Health website.
Tuning in to nature
The story of titipounamu, New Zealand's smallest bird, on Otago Peninsula, told by Karthic SS, a wildlife film maker and podcast producer based in Dunedin. Audio
Titipounamu on Otago Peninsula
The Tune Into Nature podcast, produced by Karthic SS, tells stories about nature and conservation around Dunedin. This week, an episode from that podcast about New Zealand's smallest bird… Audio
