Otago
10:45 Around the motu : Tess Brunton in Dunedin
An independent investigation has found Invercargill's Nobby Clark mayor seems willing to deliberately and provocatively use racial and homophobic slurs. And The Chatham Islands is grappling with an… Audio
Midsomer Murders, minus the murders? The milk bottle mystery baffling a town
As residents wake to another cold morning, a silent figure slips into the mist, leaving just one clue.
Otago fire puts one in hospital
One person has been flown to hospital in a serious condition following a commercial building fire in Otago.
Mosgiel tech company uses AI to help farmers figure out when - and how - to drench sheep
New technology is helping farmers to prevent drench resistance and keep sheep parasite-free. Audio
The 39kg woman: ‘I've been left to die’
Melissa King is "losing hope" after being left unsupported by the health system, needing to travel overseas for treatment considered experimental by the government.
Rarest whale in the world found by Dunedin man sat on couch, having a cup of tea
A breakthrough in the study of the world's rarest whale was found by a Dunedin man having a cup of tea on his couch.
Cyclist killed in crash near Wānaka named
The Japanese national died at the scene of the crash on Saturday.
Alcohol company that gave Dunedin flat 281 bottles taken to court
Police are seeking suspension of the company's liquor licence.
Dozens without power after bus hits power pole in central Otago
MetService reported Alexandra was the coldest place in the country, dropping to below minus two degrees overnight.
AI cameras in pest traps recognise predators and birds
A pilot using artificial technology to differentiate predators from native birds could be a game-changer for pest control. Audio
Looking to the future for a low-lying wetland
Climate-change-induced sea level rise is happening. What will this mean for our low-lying wetlands? Will they get eroded away – releasing more carbon? Or will they grow at the same rate, and hold… Audio
Our Changing World – A wetland's climate future
Climate-change-induced sea level rise is happening. What will this mean for our low-lying wetlands? Will they get eroded away – releasing more carbon? Or will they grow at the same rate, and hold… Audio
Oamaru pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle
Part of State Highway 1 is closed and drivers are being asked to avoid the area.
Person dies in crash in Wānaka
Police are calling for anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage to contact them.
Weather: Severe gales on way for parts of South Island
Strong southwesterly winds may reach severe gales in exposed places, MetService says.
100 feral cats caught in one valley alone
The apex predators are being found from 2000m altitude right down to sea level and are so strong that one broke out of a trap - twice. Audio
Second person found dead after Southland house fire
The person was found by a specialist search team at the Manapouri house.
All Blacks v England: Kick off time, tickets and how to watch
The All Blacks will face England on Saturday, 6 July, in Dunedin - here's everything you need to know.
Subdivision overflow floods Wānaka home
A Wānaka couple do not know where to begin with the clean-up at their flood-damaged home.
Dunedin's Aurora Energy for sale - expected to be well sought after
An Otago lines company says it cannot give "cast-iron" assurance that selling Aurora Energy will get a premium price - but expects it will be well sought after.
