Otago
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.
Cries of 'shame on you' as council drops vehicle-free beach zones
There was anger in the public gallery as Clutha council voted to drop an investigation into safe zones on beaches to protect wildlife.
High Court rules Otago set net ban lawful despite hoiho decline
An environmental charity's claim that a set net fishing ban around Otago Peninsula didn't go far enough to protect hoiho has been dismissed.
Students stood down as police probe report of serious bullying
Three boys have been suspended from an Oamaru high school hostel while police investigate the alleged incident.
$70m needed before 2050 to fix Waitaki coastal erosion
A new report commissioned by the council has revealed another $80 million is needed to protect the entire Ōamaru sewage system by 2125.
'It's me': Statue model comes face-to-face with younger self 60 years later
Catherine Lee posed as Wendy from Peter Pan when she was 9. Audio
Man charged over fatal Dunedin crash
A man has appeared in court over a crash that killed one person and seriously injured another near Dunedin on Friday night.
Mining giant granted access despite protest
150 locals, including actor Sam Neill, have been raising money to fight an Australian company's open-cast mine in Otago.
Peter Pan themed statue comes to life in Dunedin
Thomas in London. The statue has been a beloved part of the Dunedin Botanic Garden since the 1960s, and yesterday Lee shared her experiences during a public talk before the fairies and pirates… Audio
One dead after crash near Glenorchy
One person has died after an early morning crash north of Lake Wakatipu, and the Glenorchy-Routeburn Road partly blocked.
Ikea owner's first New Zealand forest 'Timber production first
Ingka Investments, the parent company of furniture giant Ikea, now owns 30,000 hectares of forestry in Aotearoa. It's first purchase saw the conversion of Wisp Hill Station in southern Otago from… Audio
Growing demand for on-farm fun from international tourists
Agritourism NZ's Marijke Dunselman outlines how farmers and growers can take advantage of growing global demand for authentic experiences on the farm. Audio
Sophie Elliott's dad fears her murderer could kill again if released
Clayton Weatherston stabbed the 22-year-old to death so viciously the knife broke. He's up for parole for the first time.
Jigsaw puzzle racing and cornhole light up Masters Games
More than 3500 competitors will face off in a range of sports - from traditional athletics to ballroom dancing and the popular jigsaw puzzle racing.
Otago Peninsula on the verge of being possum-free
Efforts to stamp the pests out, including using AI cameras and detection dog Scout, have been going for years.
A History of Student Radio - Episode Five
In this new bonus episode Yadana Saw looks at the challenges facing the Student Radio Network and how the stations are staying alive and relevant in an increasingly digital first, music streaming… Audio
Former Dunedin mayor remembered at special council meeting
Councillors paid tribute to Jules Radich, remembering him as a passionate leader who always put his community first, with a smile and a twinkle in his eye. Audio
'Hell of a shock': Clutha death a possible murder-suicide attempt
Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of a woman at a Clutha property, where a man was also found critically injured.
