Tess Brunton

A Queenstown councillor has been demoted after revealing a confidential council plan to discharge treated sewage into the Shotover River. Last week, Niki Gladding leaked the council's plans to pump at… Audio

Treated wastewater could pour into a Queenstown river within days despite protesters pleading for councillors not to treat it like a sewer. The Queenstown Lakes District Council plans to use emergency… Audio

In today's episode, the main road in the small Whakatane town of Murupara is closed while a Police negotiation team is responding to an active incident, psychologists in Aotearoa are claiming a… Audio

In today's episode, the main road in the small Whakatane town of Murupara is closed while a Police negotiation team is responding to an active incident, psychologists in Aotearoa are claiming a… Audio

Protesters holding signs like "toot not to pollute' and "no shit in the Shotty" turned out in Queenstown on Wednesday morning to protest leaked council plans to dump treated sewage into a local river… Audio

Dunedin's mayor says he is frustrated by the slow progress on building the new Dunedin Hospital despite close to a quarter of the budget already being spent. In its October Ministerial update, Health… Audio

When you think about a New Zealand delicacy, it's hard to go past a plump Bluff oyster. Whether they're eagerly plucked straight from the pottle or freshly shucked and served with champagne, bluffies… Audio

A "David and Goliath" situation - that's how the defence for the 14-year-old accused of murdering a Dunedin student has summed up the case. The teen, who was 13 at the time, is accused of killing… Audio

A High Court jury has been played graphic scenes of a 13-year-old stabbing another teenager after a short, but frenzied fight at Dunedin's bus hub last May. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

A bargain bin offer is how some critics are describing the government's latest pitch to entice Aussies travellers across the ditch. The $500,000 marketing campaign was announced yesterday with the new… Audio

The Government wants to boost tourism and immigration numbers in a bid to revive a flagging economy. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio

The country's newest Great Walk has achieved international status, with locals saying it's already a boon to sleepy towns. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio

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

Residents in the lower South Island are still in the dark about the future of the new Dunedin Hospital. Local leaders say they expected a decision would be made before Christmas, but instead they have… Audio

Otago lifesavers swapped beach patrol for dolphin rescue after being alerted to the animal trapped in the shallows of an estuary. It was all hands on deck as members of the public, Department of… Audio

Otago reporter Tess Brunton takes us inside one of the world's rarest whales Audio

Lake Hāwea residents are questioning why police didn't launch a murder investigation until eight months after a woman's death. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A murder investigation was launched into the death of 60-year-old Invercargill woman Karen Gaylene White last month. Police returned to the murder scene this week, examining it with scientists from… Audio