Dunedin
Two killed in Dunedin house fire - update
Two people have died in a house fire that broke out in Dunedin just after 5am on Monday. RNZ reporter Tim Brown is at the scene and joins Susie Ferguson with the latest details. Audio
Two killed in Dunedin house fire
Two people have died in a house fire that broke out in Dunedin just after 5am on Monday. RNZ reporter Tim Brown is at the scene. Audio
Otago rivers at record lows
In Dunedin today, the temperature reached an all time record of 35 degrees. Audio
Dunedin cyclist hit in road rage incident
Dunedin police are searching for a motorist who hit a cyclist in what appears to be an incident of road rage in the central city.
Dunedin Council backs footbridge linking city
Dunedin's councillors have backed the building of an architecturally-designed footbridge connecting the central city and the harbourside.
Dunedin City Council votes in favour of $20 million footbridge
The councillors were debating what to include in the city's draft 10-year plan, and have backed the architectural footbridge linking the central city and the waterfront. Audio
Easter Trading "a trial" - employers on notice: Dunedin's mayor
Dunedin councillors have agreed to shops opening for the first time next Easter Sunday, to cope with an influx of Ed Sheeran concert goers, but the mayor says they will lose the right to trade if they… Video, Audio
Police foil Dunedin toy thief
It may have been a case of the Grinch that stole Christmas, if it wasn't for Dunedin police.
Christchurch bakes in 33 degrees, roads melt in unprecedented heat
Dunedin residents are being warned to conserve water now or face severe restrictions later as a hot, dry spell sits over the country.Meanwhile, the intense heat has led to crowded beaches and extra… Video, Audio
Insurance claims from bad weather top $240m
This year has seen record insurance payouts for weather-related claims with damage of more than $240 million.
Excitement at potential reopening of Dunedin's Hillside train w
A private venture called Antipodean Explorer says it plans to refurbish the 31 carriages at Hillside, which was mothballed by the National-led government five years ago. Video, Audio
Cancer patients would not know diagnosis if not for superclinic
Twenty four people in Dunedin have been told they have cancer after getting long awaited biopsies in a weekend superclinic. Chief medical officer Nigel Millar says that's not good enough. Video, Audio
Play it again Sammy's
Aaron Hawkins from the Dunedin city Council talks about the unanimous vote this week to restore the iconic music venue Sammy's. Audio
Easter trading one step closer for Dunedin
A council committee has recommended Easter Sunday trading be opened up in Dunedin for the Ed Sheeran concerts.
Speed bumps
Dunedin City Council is planning to widen recently installed speed humps/bumps because motorists have been taking unusual measures to avoid them. Audio
Two days, $2 million - Dunedin chocolate crowd-funding success
A Pledge Me project to buy out the boutique chocolatier Otago Chocolate company, or Ocho, has hit the $2million mark despite only launching yesterday morning. Video, Audio
Ed Sheeran puts heat on Dunedin's Easter Trading debate
The star is playing three concerts in Dunedin over the Easter weekend next year, and there are fears the city will struggle to host an extra 65,000 concert goers if shops are shut. Audio
Ambitious plan for Dunedin shows anything is possible
An ambitious plan to future-proof and develop Dunedin's waterfront with a conference centre and hotel has been unveiled by local architect, Damien van Brandenburg. Video, Audio
Just $100 for a piece of the new Otago chocolate company
The Panel discusses the temptation to invest in an Otago chocolate company. Audio
Job expo for Cadbury workers
The organiser of a jobs expo for hundreds of Cadbury workers says she is confident of finding work for most or all of them.
