Otago
Lindis Pass reopened after crash leaves one seriously hurt
The closure was from Broken Hutt Road and Old Faithful Road after the single-car crash.
Jumping through hoops: Croquet players on a mission to end primitive facilities
Currently, some Dunedin enthusiasts make do with a shipping container, no electricity and fresh water from a hose poked through a fence. Audio
'Burned in my memory': Man who pulled Sophia Crestani out of deadly party pile-up honoured
The Police Commissioner says Samson Aruwa's actions were "absolutely remarkable".
Man charged after driving towards officers, avoiding arrest
The 46-year-old was arrested in Fraser's Gully after a police dog team found him in the bush.
Police fire shot at man driving towards them while trying to avoid arrest
Police say no one was hurt and the man was later apprehended and arrested.
18 fire crews, four helicopters contain large grass fire
Fire and Emergency says a large grass fire in Central Otago has now been contained.
Waitaki council rejoins Southern Waters partnership
The council will team up with other district councils to deliver drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services, after its in-house plan was rejected.
Man who rescued others from Dunedin student flat pile up recognised
University of Otago student Sophia Crestani died at the overcrowded party in October 2019, she was carried out of the pile by Samson Aruwa.
Person dies at Dunedin beach
The person was unresponsive after being pullled from the water at St Clair Beach.
Officials brace for Dunedin's O-Week after raucous Flo-Week partying
The signs of Saturday's Flo-Week blow-out remained on Castle Street the next day, with shattered glass, bottles, boxes and rubbish lining the road. Audio
Central Otago fruitgrower's cherry pick
A look at how Clyde Orchard's recent cherry and stonefruit harvest has gone and a tour of a new purpose built accommodation for its RSE workers. Audio
Queenstown’s new safe-driving video campaign for tourists
Queenstown council has teamed up with local police to create videos for tourists promoting safe driving in the district. The idea came from the council's transportation engineer Xinghao Chen who spoke… Audio
Dead possum in reservoir triggers boil water notice
The Central Otago District Council said the possum was found during an unrelated inspection on Wednesday, and it's not known how long it's been in the water.
University urges students to 'stay off roofs' after man critically injured
Otago University campus staff found the man shortly after midnight on Wednesday.
Concern about out of control behaviour at Dunedin 'Flo and O Weeks'
There's concern that some behaviour at Dunedin's annual Flo and O weeks is out of control and highly dangerous, with students clambering onto roofs. A young man was critically injured early this… Audio
Arrest over alleged 18-year romance scam
An unsuspecting Dunedin man lost more than half a million dollars over 18 years.
Man critical after 10m fall from Otago University building
The man was found lying on the ground by campus watch staff.
130 years: Take a punt on the Tuapeka Mouth Ferry
The southern hemisphere's only still operational river ferry celebrates 130 years. Audio
Treaty concerns push out Cromwell mine decision to October
Kā Rūnaka has signalled that granting Santana approvals for the controversial mine could be in breach of Treaty settlements.
Man charged with murder of vet in Clutha
A woman was found deceased at an address in Crichton on 23 January.
