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School name change bid could create inquiry into sexual assault cover ups
A bid to change a Dunedin school's name may lead to an independent inquiry into sexual cover ups by its namesake.
Agritourism with a touch of Southern hospitality
Southland farmers have started looking for greener pasture - and tourist dollars - by welcoming visitors onto their working properties. Audio
'All those neat photos don't really show you the hazards'
Social media is driving tourists to set off on hikes they are not prepared for, with two recent deaths in the Tongariro Crossing area highlighting the danger.
School name has 'huge effect psychologically'
The Catholic Bishop of Dunedin is under pressure to change the name of Kavanagh College, named after a former bishop who is now accused of covering up sexual abuse.
Airbnb Experiences boon for business
Traditional tourist operators are looking to Airbnb Experiences to help boost their businesses.
Submissions reopen for controversial Central Otago development plan
Submissions have reopened for a controversial Central Otago development plan for up to 900 homes.
Kiwi aid workers staying put in disaster zone
New Zealand aid workers have no plans to leave the Sulawesi disaster area despite Indonesia ordering foreign aid groups to pull out.
Iceland visits to learn tourism lessons from New Zealand
Similarities between New Zealand and Iceland have prompted Iceland's minister of tourism to visit.
Ōamaru courthouse to reopen after years of facing closure
Ōamaru is preparing to officially reopen its courthouse on Thursday after years of fighting to keep its justice services.
Backlash halts Queenstown Airport expansion plans
Plans to expand Queenstown Airport have been put on hold following community backlash.
Otago University students protest proctor's 'bongshell' actions
Exams may be looming for University of Otago students, but pens were down as they marched over the proctor's bong confiscations this afternoon.
Tourism levy gets green light but will it make a difference for regions?
Kaikōura District Mayor is skeptical whether a national tourism levy will make a difference for regional communities.
Airbnb voices support for bed tax in Queenstown
Airbnb has backed calls for a bed tax in Queenstown, saying it could help ease the cost of tourism on ratepayers.
'Epic' ski season extended in the south, as late snow falls
Spring snowfall, cold temperatures and local demand has proved a boon for some South Island skifields.
Fears tripling visitor levy could damage island's tourism
A proposed tripling of Stewart Island's visitor levy is expected to provoke heated debate when it goes to public consultation next month.
Plans to increase Stewart Island visitor levy slammed as 'ridiculous'
Plans to triple the Stewart Island visitor levy are proving unpopular with local residents.
Electricity Authority skeptical of claims about energy generators' profits
The electricity market regulator says it's sceptical about claims energy generators pocketed an extra $5.5 billion over seven years.
Dog proposal at National Park sparks fury and debate
The Department of Conservation's proposal to allow dogs into Westland Tai Poutini National Park has triggered an uproar from environmentalists.
Sick mum in rotting home: 'I'm at breaking point'
A Dunedin woman who wants to escape her mouldy, cold and rotting home says she faced spending nights in the car with her son as there was nowhere else to go.
Hardship behind Wanaka's beauty: 'You can't sustainably live there'
Visitors from around the world are drawn to Wanaka's stunning natural beauty, but they should know that it comes at a price.
Tourist hotspots struggle for staff before summer season
Staff shortages are pushing businesses to recruit early to avoid being caught out ahead of an anticipated booming summer season.
Pipeline completion provides relief for lone caretaker
A 65-year-old caretaker of a rural water supply is taking his first holiday in six years after the completion of a new pipeline.
Fibre Free Friday: An Otago high school's digital detox
Students at one Otago high school are going without their mobile phones in the classroom, and for one lunchtime a week, without wifi, as their school goes through a digital detox. Video
Queenstown's first-home buyers secure extra helping hand
Queenstown housing developments and first-home buyers look set to benefit from two government announcements made today.
Fiordland penguins' 7000km feeding marathon tracked
Tawaki - or Fiordland crested penguins - can cover up to 7000 kilometres in eight weeks while they fatten up for moulting season, new research has uncovered.