Timothy Brown

A group opposed to an airport planned for Tarras says it's gearing up to fight the project all the way to the courts. Christchurch Airport yesterday unveiled more details of its controversial proposal… Audio

There could be a decision on whether or not a proposed airport in Central Otago goes ahead within the next year. Christchurch Airport today unveiled details, including its preferred runway alignment… Audio

Has the National Party gone woke? Dunedinites awoke this morning to their local paper telling them National List MP Michael Woodhouse is heading for political retirement because he's a man. He's since… Audio

The closure of Oamaru Hospital's Emergency Department due to a doctor shortage is potentially putting lives at risk. The ED was closed between 5pm and 8am on Saturday and Sunday night, and there's no… Audio

Gore District Council has spent $11,000 on facilitation in the hopes of leaving its troubles behind. They've been keeping tight-lipped about chief executive, Stephen Parry, and his clash with young… Audio

After decades of waiting, the people of inland Otago finally have a two-lane bridge over the Clutha River at Beaumont.

The $25 million bridge opened to traffic yesterday, but only after about 1500… Audio

Stewart Islanders are facing power price increases of 1,000 per year. Those on Rakiura already pay some of the steepest power prices in the country, and due to their dependence on diesel it's only set… Video, Audio

After months of squabbling and sniping, the Gore District Council is finally maintaining a united front, unanimously passing an 11 percent rates rise.

The controversy-plagued council was forced to… Audio

The Dunedin City Council is gearing up for a conversation about the future of its most populated area.

The wider South Dunedin basin was swamped by floodwaters in 2015 and is at risk from climate… Audio

The FIFA Women's World Cup touched down in Dunedin today as part of its trophy tour ahead of the tournament. Excitement is building in the southern city with only 28 days until the world cup kicks… Audio

The Gore mayor and councillors have apologised to chief executive Stephen Parry.

It follows months of turmoil after the relationship between Mr Parry and Mayor Ben Bell broke down.

The council says… Audio

The dysfunction at the Gore District Council has been on display again with a petition calling on chief executive Stephen Parry to resign. The petition was rejected by all councillors at a meeting… Audio

Gore District Council's chief executive is not going anywhere after a five thousand signature petition calling for his resignation was rejected by councillors. The public petition to remove Stephen… Video, Audio

Gore's residents and ratepayers are facing a rates hike of more than 11 percent and they're not happy about it. Adding to their angst is the fact there'll be no formal public consultation about the… Video, Audio

Gore's ratepayers are likely in for a rates hike of over 11.5% but will have little say in the matter, thanks to their dysfunctional council.

With months of strained relations between the mayor and… Audio

The Gore District Council will next month consider a petition calling for its chief executive, Stephen Parry, to resign. Mr Parry and the district's 24-year-old Mayor, Ben Bell, haven't been speaking… Audio

The Gore district finally has a council all in same waka and paddling together - at least that's the official line.

Last night, the council's rebellious contingent backed down from their plan for a… Video, Audio

In Gore there's been a big backdown on a move to express no confidence in the mayor, Ben Bell.

The 24 year old mayor and the council's chief executive, Stephen Parry, haven't been speaking for… Video, Audio

The countdown is on for a heated 4 o'clock meeting scheduled in Gore on Tuesday. Councillors will consider a vote of no confidence in Mayor Ben Bell, among other options reflecting disapproval of… Audio

A community board chair says she's seen Gore District Council staff behave unprofessionally towards Mayor Ben Bell, and they've been less than helpful to the community board as well.

Nicky Coats is… Audio