Otago
Celebrated poet's 239-year-old manuscript on display in Dunedin
The framed letter dated August 22, 1787 is believed to have been written by Robert Burns in Edinburgh before he departed for the Highlands.
McDonald's gets consent for Wānaka drive-through
The fast food giant will develop a 450 square-metre 24 hour restaurant and drive-through in the Otago town.
Liquor store in Lake Hāwea approved despite record objections
Queenstown Lakes District Licensing Committee has approved a liquor licence for a Super Liquor franchise in the Longview subdivision of Lake Hawea.
Four-vehicles crash in Lindis Pass
The crash is causing delays after blocking a lane on State Highway 8 in the Lindis Pass.
Man arrested after coward-punch assault outside Arrowtown bar
The victim was knocked unconscious, and needed hospital treatment for facial injuries.
Thousands of 'ghost houses' remain empty in Queenstown
As Queenstown's population booms, and its house prices soar, experts say a largely invisible force is having a major effect on the housing market. Katie Todd reports. Audio
Former mayor pushes back on claims by Tim Shadbolt’s wife
Former Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark disputes claims made at Sir Tim Shadbolt's funeral that his colleagues have blood on their hands. Otago/Southland reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Smoke warning lifts for Dunedin after scout hall catches fire
Firefighters will continue working into the night to put out a blaze at a scout hall in the Dunedin suburb of Roslyn.
Workers arriving and leaving Queenstown within weeks
The cost of living is driving people out despite huge demand, recruiters and unions say.
Fears popular heritage area will become forgotten if access bridge not restored
Queenstown Lakes District Council has indefinitely closed the country's highest suspension bridge, Skippers Bridge, due to safety risks.
Wedding guest sought in Arrowtown coward-punch probe
Police investigating a coward-punch assault in Arrowtown last month are asking for the public's help.
Centuries-old enormous black coral found in Fiordland
A large black coral believed to be centuries old is one of the largest ever found in the waters of New Zealand, researchers say. Video
NZ's highest suspension bridge closed amid safety concerns
Cars, cyclists and pedestrians have been banned from crossing the bridge until further notice.
Queenstown targets ultra-wealthy tourists with luxury stays
Queenstown's tourism offering is shifting upmarket with new ultra-luxury experiences targeting high-spending travellers. Katie Todd reports. Audio
How Queenstown is courting the ultra-rich
A hotel with rooms priced up to $50,000 a night is attracting visitors willing to book the whole building.
The most expensive place to rent in New Zealand
Renting in the Central Otago Lakes District region is now more expensive than Auckland, though renters elsewhere are seeing relief.
Billionaire's superyacht makes stop in Dunedin
The $69 million yacht is owned by Australian businessman and philanthropist Andrew Forrest.
Neighbours' cat dispute leads to stabbing threat
The younger woman had shown up to the next-door house with a 50-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman yelling and screaming demanding the cat back.
$40 to access road to historic Otago goldmining town
Cars, trucks or motorcycles will be charged to use the road into Macetown from the end of this month.
