Timothy Brown
Queenstown mayor tells locals: Back bed tax or pick up the bill
Queenstown locals will be able to vote on whether they back a proposed five percent bed tax during a referendum in a fortnight. Video, Audio
Dunedin cannabis festival moving to new venue
The illegal Harvest Festival - to be held over the weekend - has changed venues after authorities and residents raised concerns about it being held at a council reserve. Audio
Shop owner unrepentant for selling Nazi memorabilia
In the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks there are calls for the government to ban the sale of Nazi memorabilia. But as our Otago-Southland reporter Timothy Brown found, one unrepentant retailer… Audio
Clutha farmers struggling with ongoing dry conditions
Last month was the second hottest March since records began in Clutha, Otago, and Balclutha had less than 30 percent of its usual rainfall for the month. As our Otago-Southland reporter Timothy Brown… Audio
2018 summer the best yet for South Island camping
Authorities around the South Island are rating this summer as the best yet for freedom camping - with improvements in behaviour and central government support. But those at the coal face are not… Audio
Dunedin locals gather to watch National Remembrance Service
In Dunedin, a small but intimate crowd sat in solemn silence as the National Remembrance Service was broadcast into the city's town hall. Audio
Jacinda Ardern inundated with love as she visits Dunedin mosque
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has spoken at the Dunedin mosque that was the original target of the accused gunman during her first visit to the city since the Christchurch terror attacks. Video, Audio
Dunedin councillors take back control of e-scooters
Dunedin's councillors have voted to take back control of e-scooters in the city. Unlike Auckland and Christchurch, Dunedin has no legislative control of Lime operating in the city's boundaries. But as… Audio
Chch accused killer interviewed by police before gun licence issued
Police have confirmed the correct process was followed in issuing the firearms licence to the accused gunman. But what about the loopholes that existed in the law? Were they obvious and could have… Video, Audio
Thousands support Muslims at Forsyth Barr Stadium
Thousands of people in Dunedin have shown their grief for the victims of last Friday's terror attack in Christchurch. They packed into the Forsyth Barr Stadium last night for a vigil for the 50 people… Audio
Brenton Tarrant a ‘loner’ who practiced shooting
In Dunedin, where Brenton Tarrant lived for two years, some who had interactions with him describe him as a loner, while others say they had no idea what was obviously brewing inside. Video, Audio
Dunedin's Muslim community returns to Al Huda Mosque
Dunedin's Muslim community returned to Al Huda Mosque yesterday for the first time since Friday's terror attacks in Christchurch. They were greeted by a crowd of hundreds who sang songs of love and… Audio
Al Huda Mosque in Dunedin
Dunedin's Muslim community this afternoon returned to Al Huda Mosque for the first time since Friday's terror attacks. The mosque was identified by Brenton Tarrant as his initial target. The news has… Audio
EQC settles with evacuated Dunedin homeowners
EQC has reached settlements with six Dunedin homeowners, who were forced out of their properties before Christmas due to a land slip. Audio
Dunedin's bus hub two years late, but will it be worth it?
Dunedin's long-awaited bus hub will finally kick into action later this month in what authorities are describing as a game-changing overhaul of the city's public transport. Audio
Maniototo fires brought under control
Firefighters in Central Otago have battled to bring a 300-hectare scrub fire that closed part of the main state highway and rail trail under control. Video, Audio
Farmers consider self-imposed water restrictions
Farmers in Central Otago may resort to voluntarily restricting their water use in the next week as the prolonged hot weather shows no sign of abating. Audio
2.5km Dunedin cycleway officially opens
The opening of Dunedin's central city cycleway has today been marked by local politicians and officials. But with other massive infrastructure projects looming for the central city, the cycleway's… Video, Audio
Otago town marks 140 years since NZ's first mining disaster
As operations ramp up on the West Coast to re-enter the Pike River Mine, in another small mining town minds are turning to another tragedy underground - the death of 34 men and boys in Kaitangata in… Audio
Dunedin may send rubbish to Canterbury
Dunedin City Council may have to resort to exporting its rubbish in coming years, due to a lack of planning and foresight. The council says it's an unlikely scenario but contingency plans need to be… Audio
