Tess Brunton
Tourism operators look to recover from winter
Tourism operators are hoping young people decide that New Zealand is the place to be this summer, as they look to recover from one of their worst winters on record. One hostel industry advocate said… Audio
Kiwis look to reconnect Australian based players with roots
With such a deep pool of New Zealand talent residing across the ditch, the Kiwis are looking to reconnect Australian based players with their roots. Rugby League World Cup winners Stephen Kearney and… Audio
Allegations of stock shooting, poor pest management in forestry blocks in Clutha
Tensions are flaring in a small Clutha District community with allegations of stock shooting, poaching and poor pest management in nearby forestry blocks. Farmers near Lawrence and Tuapeka said they… Audio
Winter Games set to begin in Queenstown
"A mini Olympics" is raring to hit the slopes in Queenstown Lakes region to showcase some of the best local and overseas snow sport talent. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Dunedin City councillor apologises for comments about Māori
A Dunedin City councillor has apologised for causing offence but is standing behind comments about Māori that breached the council's Code of Conduct. Our Otago/Southland reporter Tess Brunton has the… Audio
Around the motu : Tess Brunton in Dunedin
Tess has been covering the inquest into Lachlan Jones' death. Audio
Coroner urged to recommend police reopen Lachlan Jones case
A Coroner has been urged to recommend the police reopen an investigation into what happened to Lachlan Jones. It has been more than five years since the three year old boy was found unresponsive at… Audio
Half brother of Lachlan Jones recalled to coroner's hearing
The half brother of Lachlan Jones has been recalled to a coroner's hearing where he's again denied he threw the three-year-old into an oxidation pond. Otago-Southland reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
10:45 Around the motu : Tess Brunton in Dunedin
An independent investigation has found Invercargill's Nobby Clark mayor seems willing to deliberately and provocatively use racial and homophobic slurs. And The Chatham Islands is grappling with an… Audio
Catlins locals want freedom camping ambassador role filled
Tourism is booming in Otago - regional reporter Tess Brunton tells us about a vacancy in the role of freedom camping ambassador Audio
Transport Agency reponds to Mackenzie District bus crash
The Transport Agency said it's too early to tell whether the icy Mackenzie District highway where two buses crashed should have been closed earlier. Fifteen people were taken to hospital, two in a… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 18 July 2024
On today's episode, two separate buses crashes this morning on the road between Tekapo and Twizel have sent four people to hospital. Public health experts are alarmed the Associate Health Minister has… Audio
Double bus crash on Tekapo-Twizel road
Two separate bus crashes this morning on the road between Tekapo and Twizel have sent four people to hospital. Two are seriously injured, with one flown to Dunedin Hospital, and the other to Timaru… Audio
Complaints about pig population on Chatham Islands
Pig hunting is popular on the Chatham Islands, attracting tourists and providing kai, but the pig population has got out of control and residents say that's causing widespread damage. Tess Brunton… Audio
Feral cats found all over Queenstown Lakes district
Conservationists said feral cats are being found all over the Queenstown Lakes district, causing countless deaths of native taonga. Multiple groups are working together to try to tackle the problem… Audio
Around the motu: Tess Brunton in Dunedin
Controversial Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark is staying put, despite multiple calls for him to resign. Audio
Invercargill's embattled mayor has refused to stand down
Invercargill's embattled mayor Nobby Clark has refused to stand down following a Code of Conduct complaint. Audio
Flames seen coming out of plane leaving Queenstown
The Virgin Australia flight was heading for Melbourne carrying 67 passengers when flames were seen coming from the Boeing 737 and it was diverted to Invercargill, Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Southern ski fields prepare to open
Snow-making guns are going full bore as southern ski fields prepare to welcome guests onto their slopes. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Another baby tuatara found in Invercargill museum rubble
Baby tuatara and missing tourists are in the Otago news - Tess Brunton is RNZ's reporter in the region. Audio
