Otago
Farmers vs foresters amid allegations of stock shooting, poor pest management
Landowners are hopeful forestry companies will step up after allegations were aired at a public meeting.
Snow, heavy rain in store for South Island on Sunday
Weather watches and warnings are in place, with some locals told to clear their drains and avoid low-lying areas.
Image shows four wanted over ripping down pride flags
Police have released an image of four men they are seeking in connection with the ripping down of pride flags in Queenstown.
That earthy aroma to your wine may stem from wool
A farmer began putting wool under her vines six years ago and it's had great benefits.
The 'mini Olympics' kicking off on NZ's ski slopes
Athletes from 35 countries are strapping on their skis - and watching is both free and highly encouraged.
Pride flags stolen in Queenstown ahead of 'vibrant festival'
Police wanted to hear from anyone who may know about the theft.
Councillors doubt committee chair's apology over comments about Māori
A Dunedin City councillor says he is apologising for causing offence, but not for making the comments. Audio
Dunedin councillor apologises for offensive comments about Māori
The complaint was made after Lee Vandervis refused to participate in Te Pae Māori meetings and referred to mana whenua representatives on two council committees as anti-democratic.
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Multiple heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
Dunedin mayor floats idea of annual music festival
"Anything that can attract people to Dunedin for any kind of arts-based thing is good," singer Robert Scott says. Audio
Sterilisation failures a sign new hospital needed - former DHB chair
Pete Hodgson says Dunedin's sterilisation issue is due to problems with the current design of the hospital.
'We've lost control': Farmers push for new breakaway council
A group is calling for six district councils to amalgamate and end their involvement in Environment Canterbury.
New postgraduate dentistry course hopes to improve dental care access
The University of Otago's new Adult Restorative Dental Care certificate will allow oral health therapists to give fillings.
Teacher 'thrilled' to see ex-students now medal-winning Olympians
An Otago PE teacher has been on the edge of his seat as two of his former students have claimed Olympics medals - and the whole town has been celebrating, he says. Audio
Nau Mai Town - Episode 11 Wānaka
Wānaka is a resort town, an ideal movie location and was the backdrop to this years Matariki Celebrations. The name of this town is inspired by the teachings of the whare wānanga. Audio
'A long history of racist comments': City councillor ordered to apologise
Lee Vandervis has until 20 August to formally apologise over race-based comments. Audio
Controversial mayor backs partner defending councillor's conduct breach
Nobby Clark "admires" his partner supporting a Dunedin councillor facing censure for supposed anti-Māori remarks.
Tributes flow in after the death of The Chills' Martin Phillipps
Musicians, writers and overseas publications have joined in tributes for Martin Phillipps, the late frontman of seminal New Zealand band The Chills. Audio
US billionaire Peter Thiel ‘abandons’ Lake Wānaka lodge build
The PayPal co-founder and Donald Trump supporter had envisaged a private residential estate to accommodate up to 30 guests.
Weather: Heavy rain and snow set to hit the south
Persistent and cold easterlies are expected to develop over the southern South Island, bringing heavy rain and possible heavy snow above 500 metres.
