Ian Telfer
Governor's Bay residents flee flames
Thousands of people are being evacuated from areas on and around Christchurch's Port Hills. Ian Telfer reports. Video, Audio
Ian Telfer at Pioneer Stadium
Ian Telfer is at the evacuation centre at Pioneer Stadium. Audio
Game for unlimited leave and shared profits?
The CEO of Dunedin video game studio Rocketwerkz gives his staff unlimited leave, limits his salary to a notch above the highest paid worker, and has thrown out middle management. Video, Audio
Emerald Princess held in port as investigators fly in
Our reporter in Port Chalmers says the Emerald Princess' departure has been delayed by the investigation into yesterday's fatal explosion. Audio
Meatworkers betrayed by thieving union official
Meatworkers union official Jamie Clark has been sentenced to eight months' home detention for stealing nearly $55,000 from the Blue Sky Meats union account. Audio
Push for a single Dunedin council growing
A bid for control of Dunedin's harbourside real estate lies behind the city's push for a unitary council which is gaining momentum, and might spark a full review of local government across Otago. Audio
Could Dunedin revive the Rugby Sevens?
Former New Zealand turned Samoa coach Gordon Tietjens has suggested Fiji or Samoa should host the Sevens next year, and Dunedin's mayor is keen, but what do locals think? Audio
World-renowned Dunedin study gets a permanent home
The Dunedin Multi-disciplinary Health and Development Study has followed 1000 people since the early 1970s, and today it's finally got its own building. Audio
NZ's new 5th city gets more recognition but still needs museum
Tauranga's leaders say the city deserves more recognition after the official population hit 128-thousand last year. Audio
Outspoken: What is the future for the Deep South?
In this Outspoken, a panel chaired by RNZ's Otago/Southland reporter, Ian Telfer, looks at the deep south of the country - what is the future for the country's most southern region and how successful… Audio
2017 could be Southland's year
Southern leaders are confident 2017 will be Southland's year as it tries to lure thousands of families to the province. Audio
Delta-Aurora like an alcoholic with a problem - whistleblower
A Dunedin City Council report released yesterday into the state of thousands of failing power poles has recommended splitting its company Aurora-Delta into two and fixing up its long-term planning. Audio
Inquiry into failing power poles recommends big changes
A Dunedin Council inquiry into nearly 3000 failing power poles has recommended major changes to the lines companies involved. Video, Audio
Former Telford horse students say closing it a tragedy
Former students of the South Island's only residential horse-training course say shutting it down will stop others getting into the industry. Audio
Parents say Sara Cohen allegations a massive witch-hunt
Parents at a Dunedin special school which allegedly abused and secluded its pupils say the claims are a massive beat up. Audio
Kaikoura's public pool damaged beyond repair
Kaikoura's only public pool appears to have been damaged beyond repair in last week's earthquake. Our reporter Ian Telfer went to see the damage. Audio
The Kaikoura drive out
For the first time in nearly two weeks, Civil Defence in Kaikoura has agreed to allow people to drive themselves out of the quake-hit town. About 100 drivers have confirmed to Civil Defence they want… Audio
First Kaikoura drive-out planned this afternoon
RNZ Reporter Ian Telfer has the latest on plans to temporarily open the emergency inland route in and out of Kaikoura to motorists stranded in the quake stricken town. Audio
Goose Bay evacuation
Residents of Goose Bay just south of Kaikoura might not be allowed back in their homes for 10 days after they were ordered to evacuate this afternoon. Ian Telfer joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
