Otago
Fatal crash closes Otago highway
Emergency services were called to the crash scene in Clutha mid-morning.
Damp houses, high rent, no jobs - students resorting to sleeping rough
Students say with the lack of jobs in Dunedin, climbing rent prices and cost of power, they are struggling to make ends meet. Audio
Big Sing competition reaches its crescendo
A thousand choir singers are converging on Dunedin as the Big Sing competition reaches its crescendo. More than 200 secondary school choirs pitched for a position in the Big Sing Finale with the top… Audio
Dunedin flats so expensive students sleeping in cars
Students at the University of Otago say with the lack of jobs in the city, climbing rent prices and cost of power, they're struggling to make ends meet. The situation has got so bad, some are even… Audio
Locals range from curious to staunchly opposed on giant gold mine
Australian company Santana Minerals intends to plumb the hills between Bendigo and Ophir for a $4.4 billion gold deposit.
Landlords accused of doing healthy homes checks themselves
There are calls for a Rental Warrant of Fitness to ensure student flats in North Dunedin are actually complying with Healthy Homes Standards. Audio
Why a little lamb took a ride on an Otago ferry
An Otago Harbour ferry has advertised an option for passengers to "add a sheep" to their ticket for more than two years as a joke. Dave the lamb took them up on the offer. Audio
Vomit, faeces, damp and mould - state of Dunedin flats affecting students' health, studies
The local students association calls North Dunedin a "slum" with some landlords not bothering to check if properties are habitable. Audio
Firefighter hit by vehicle while helping victim of fall
A firefighter has been injured after being hit by a vehicle while attending a callout near the Otago town of Lawrence.
Cancer scam charges: More potential victims come forward
A Wānaka couple accused of defrauding family, friends and associates out of more than a $1 million through a fake cancer scam are now facing further charges.
Prisoner comes down from Otago prison roof
The remand prisoner got on to the roof of a unit at Otago Corrections Facility, near Milton, on Wednesday.
10 victims identified in couple's alleged $1m fake cancer scam
A couple were living the high life financed by family and friends for two years, police say.
Doctor said it was ‘dangerous’ to discuss baby's injuries, sportsman's trial hears
The doctor's statement came during an intercepted phone call with the boy's mother.
Councillor quits as committee chair over hostile work environment
Jim O'Malley said he does not feel safe as the chair of the hearings committee as he felt targeted by the chief executive.
Dead Rockers Ball to raise funds for Waitati toddler playground
Parents hope donning denim, glamming up and getting their dance on will turn a blank canvas into a toddler's delight. Audio
Queenstown Airport hits milestone amid major works programme
Queenstown Airport celebrated its 90th birthday on Thursday.
Otago parents fundraising for playground
A group of Otago parents hope a so-called "dead rockers" fundraiser will help to turn a patch of dirt into a toddlers' playground. It's been more than a decade since the playground next to the… Audio
Intravenous drug users demand say in needle exchange services
The group was increasingly apprehensive about the change of providers in seven weeks' time. Audio
'Heartless' sea lion attacks need to stop, advocates say
Three endangered sea lions were shot near Ōamaru on Saturday. Audio
Three sea lions shot and killed in Otago
The endangered sea lions were shot at the Waitaki river.
