Otago
New gold mine likely to be partly running by October
Another mining company is going for gold in Central Otago, with hopes an alluvial gold mine will be a boon for the business and local communities.
Proposed gold mine risks 'already established significant industries' - locals
Central Otago locals are worried a proposed gold mine will hit industry and devastate the special - and spectacular - natural environment.
Teen charged over email threat sent to high school
The school went into lockdown on Tuesday morning and police later escorted around 550 students and staff off the premises.
Queenstown told its freedom camping rules are invalid
The Queenstown Lakes District Council's Freedom Camping Bylaw has been ruled invalid, following a judicial review.
Locals in central Otago town divided over new gold mine
Locals in the small central Otago town of Millers Flat are divided on whether a new gold mine will be a boon for the local community. The Millers Flat mine is expected to be up and running by the end… Audio
State Highway 6 between Otago and West Coast reopens
NZTA is warning travellers through Haast Pass to take extra care after the slip on Tuesday, as some debris could still be on the road.
Highlanders song updated as 'rallying cry' to build hospital
The Dunedin City Council has released an updated version of the Highlanders song, but now they are calling on the government to not make the area the House of Pain, and to get on and build their…
Feathers fly in dispute over parrot's new home
A tug-of-war over a kākā parrot called Charlie is seriously ruffling feathers in the south. Audio
High avalanche risk closes Milford Road
Volatile weather over the next few days could bring further disruptions, increased avalanche hazard and road closures.
Dunedin moves to introduce ANPR cameras to police car parks
The cameras will be used to enforce parking restrictions in the city and surrounds.
Otago council plan to continue, against ministers' wishes
Regional councillors have voted to continue work on the plan, despite ministers suggesting they hold off until the government confirms its policy direction.
Mpox case numbers more than double
Health NZ has confirmed six more cases of mpox linked to Queentown's Winter Pride Festival, bringing the total to 11.
Dunedin GP setting up low cost clinic due to cost of living
At the low cost clinic, people will pay just $15 to see a doctor. Audio
Call for more protections at notorious Otago swimming spot
A coroner is calling for better protections for the public at a hazardous swimming spot in Glenorchy after two men drowned less than a week apart.
Marathon runners dodge disaster as car takes a detour
About 20 runners and walkers taking part in a Dunedin marathon had to look quick and leap as a vehicle veered across their course.
Lower South Island braces for more snow
A slow-moving front over the south of the South Island is bringing "significant" snow for Queenstown Lakes, Southland and inland Otago, as well as heavy rain.
'Dangerous' avalanche conditions in South Island
There is a risk of avalanches in Arthur's Pass, Aoraki/Mt Cook, Ōhau, Queenstown, Wānaka and Mount Aspiring National Park.
More snow, cold weather expected in South Island
MetService said more snow is expected on Friday afternoon for the Canterbury High Country. Video
Snow is continuing to fall in Central Otago
Snow is continuing to fall in Central Otago with power still out to about 3,500 homes. Mayor Tim Cadogan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Thousands of homes without power in Central Otago
Snow is falling in Central Otago with power is out to about 3,500 homes. Almost 12-hundred homes in Alexandra are without power, according to the Aurora Energy website. Lauder Resident Darryl Jones… Audio
