Timothy Brown

Allegations of dirty politics during the Gore local elections have emerged, with rumours about new Mayor Ben Bell's sexuality being spread during the campaign.

At 23-years-old, Bell became the… Audio

More than one in five prisoners are now being released on the day of their sentencing due to time-served.

Statistics obtained under the Official Information Act show remand times have grown over the… Audio

Far right activists were met by anti facist protesters when they appeared in court in Christchurch today.

Counterspin Media founders Kelvyn Alp and Hannah Spierer are charged with sharing the full… Video, Audio

Two far-right activists facing charges over sharing the livestream of the Christchurch mosque attacks appeared in the Christchurch District Court today.

Kelvyn Alp and Hannah Spierer - presenters of… Audio

It's 75 years since a fire tore through the Ballantynes department store in Christchurch, killing 41 people.

A memorial service is being held at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral this evening… Audio

As property values across the country decline, Queenstown Lakes is bucking the trend – bringing misery to the community's most vulnerable.

One mother has told RNZ she's been living apart from her… Audio

Now to Bluff, where locals have had the chance to meet a real NASA astronaut.

Dr Shannon Walker is the veteran of two space missions and was in Southland to launch a new science showcase.

Our… Video, Audio

Outgoing Gore Mayor Tracy Hicks says he's still undecided on whether he'll seek a recount and will take the weekend to think about it.

The six-term incumbent lost by eight votes to 23-year-old Ben… Audio

Is it time to stop treating our lakes and rivers like toilets?

That's the question in Central Otago after the Manuherekia River flooded a small town's sewage treatment plant in July and swept the… Audio

A coroner has ruled Dunedin plumber, Rory Nairn, died from myocarditis caused by the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.

However, an immunologist says the tragedy shouldn't change how people view the vaccine.

… Audio

Otago is one of the least diverse regions in the country - and it's local bodies reflect that. But a growing number of candidates hope to change that at next month's local elections.

Our… Audio

Those hoping for the top job in the country's fastest growing district gave their leadership pitches to Queenstown's business community last night.

The mayoralty race is wide open with incumbent Jim… Audio

For the first time, Local Government New Zealand has unveiled its guide to getting to know your local body candidates.

It comes in the wake of conspiracy theorists and extremists putting their hand… Audio

As a flood of conspiracy theorists and extremists stand for local elections, there's a new campaign to educate voters on who they elevate to the halls of power.

Local Government New Zealand this… Audio

A warning about the risk of myocarditis following the Covid-19 vaccine was missed by the owner of the pharmacy where Dunedin man Rory Nairn was vaccinated.

Yesterday she told the inquest into the… Audio

A Dunedin man whose death is linked to the Covid-19 vaccine was not warned of the risk of Myocarditis when he received the shot.

An inquest into the death began in the Dunedin District Court this… Video, Audio

Three high profile and popular mayors in the lower South Island are putting their jobs on the line in the October local elections by refusing to reject the Goverment's controversial three waters… Audio

In Dunedin excitement is building ahead of the return of top tier international rugby to the southern city.

The All Blacks will take on Ireland in the second test at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday… Video, Audio

Community groups in Cromwell want Contact Energy's Clyde Dam consent conditions to be strengthened.

There's now a once-in-a-five-year chance to change the consent and, with part of Lake Dunstan now… Audio

It's never been harder to run a business in Queenstown - that's the message from hospitality and tourism operators in the town, and that comes after more than two years of the pandemic.

A critical… Audio