Otago
Bag of medical supplies from rescue helicopter found in 'trove of stolen items'
The bag containing critical medical equipment was stolen from a rescue helicopter in Mosgiel two weeks ago.
Council takes another council to court
The Otago Regional Council is taking the district council to Environment Court over repeated breaches at Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant.
'An abundance of flammable vegetation' - restricted fire season for Dunedin and Clutha
A restricted fire season has been declared for Dunedin and Clutha from tomorrow morning until further notice.
Professor's death leaves 'huge hole' in department
An active and popular member of University of Otago's psychology department died in December.
'It's in limbo': McCaw statue saga rumbles on
A project manager for a planned statue of the rugby legend to be erected in his hometown said he hopes it can finally be built this year.
Queenstown district council on notice after 'potential' wastewater river spillover
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QDLC) said it's been given two notices after failing to stop partially treated wastewater from spilling off the site of a local treatment plant and potentially…
Oamaru to transform into 1800s California for Netflix series
Hollywood has come to Oamaru, with the small South Island town transformed into 1800s California. Mayor for Waitaki Gary Kircher spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
$10k reward after supplies stolen from rescue helicopter
The chopper was burgled after taking a critically ill patient to a hospital. Audio
Reward offered to catch rescue helicopter drug thieves
The head of Otago's rescue helicopter is dipping into his own pocket to provide a $10,000 reward to catch whoever stole critical medical supplies from a rescue helicopter. Tess Brunton has more. Audio
'Steaming mad': Critical supplies stolen from rescue helicopter
The drugs that were taken also pose a danger if people take them recreationally, police warn.
Pacific Edge cancer diagnosis firm shares plunge after US decision
Otago cancer diagnostics company Pacific Edge has lost key US Medicare coverage for its flagship test, and it's share price has fallen 63 percent in early trading. But it says it may appeal the US…
Why Queenstown's longest-serving doctor 'had to quit'
However, Val Miller is not ready to hang up her stethoscope just yet.
Popular Tunnel Beach track to stay closed until mid 2025
Last October's floods caused widespread slips and surface damage to the track.
Govt accused of withholding info on Dunedin hospital
The government has been accused of a "blatant disregard for transparency" as unanswered questions continue to mount on Dunedin hospital.
The Unofficial Recap to NYE Celebrations in Aotearoa
In the first of our mini documentaries: New Zealand was one of the first to welcome in the New Year, but how did our major city centres fare in welcoming in 2025? Audio
Treasured rings back with fire victim
When Dunedin man Gary West's home was destroyed in a fire, he feared he had lost everything connecting him to his late wife.
Cheery outlook for cherry growers
A better crop of Central Otago cherries should result in higher profits for growers this season.
Fire rips through bedroom at Queenstown property
More than 20 firefighters and ambulance staff attended the blaze.
NZ's priciest pools: Where swimmers pay top dollar
Swimmers in Dunedin and Tauranga are paying top dollar, with pool entrance fees in the cities the priciest for the country.
Crashes snarl holiday traffic; one dead in Taranaki
A handful of crashes have slowed traffic throughout the country as many return home from holiday travels.
