Dunedin
New govt committed to new Dunedin hospital
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern discusses plans for the region's new hospital. Audio
Dunedin Law Courts reopened after $20m revamp
The historic building was at risk of being mothballed after it was deemed an earthquake risk in 2011, but after a strident local campaign it underwent a $20 million restoration. Video, Audio
115-year-old Dunedin courthouse officially reopens
A procession of legal bigwigs will herald the re-opening of Dunedin's newly refurbished courthouse later today. The 115-year-old building was due to be closed for good, but a public campaign pressured… Audio
New Dunedin Hospital site being considered
Former Health Minister Pete Hodgson talks to John Campbell about his work with the Southern Partnership Group and the new site for a new Dunedin Hospital. Video, Audio
Fatal Dunedin fire could have suspicious cause
Detectives are calling for any sightings of suspicious behaviour in South Dunedin this morning as investigators search for the cause of a house fire that killed two people. Video, Audio
Two killed in Dunedin house fire - update
Two people have died in a house fire that broke out in Dunedin just after 5am on Monday. RNZ reporter Tim Brown is at the scene and joins Susie Ferguson with the latest details. Audio
Two killed in Dunedin house fire
Two people have died in a house fire that broke out in Dunedin just after 5am on Monday. RNZ reporter Tim Brown is at the scene. Audio
Otago rivers at record lows
In Dunedin today, the temperature reached an all time record of 35 degrees. Audio
Dunedin cyclist hit in road rage incident
Dunedin police are searching for a motorist who hit a cyclist in what appears to be an incident of road rage in the central city.
Dunedin Council backs footbridge linking city
Dunedin's councillors have backed the building of an architecturally-designed footbridge connecting the central city and the harbourside.
Dunedin City Council votes in favour of $20 million footbridge
The councillors were debating what to include in the city's draft 10-year plan, and have backed the architectural footbridge linking the central city and the waterfront. Audio
Easter Trading "a trial" - employers on notice: Dunedin's mayor
Dunedin councillors have agreed to shops opening for the first time next Easter Sunday, to cope with an influx of Ed Sheeran concert goers, but the mayor says they will lose the right to trade if they… Video, Audio
Police foil Dunedin toy thief
It may have been a case of the Grinch that stole Christmas, if it wasn't for Dunedin police.
Christchurch bakes in 33 degrees, roads melt in unprecedented heat
Dunedin residents are being warned to conserve water now or face severe restrictions later as a hot, dry spell sits over the country.Meanwhile, the intense heat has led to crowded beaches and extra… Video, Audio
Insurance claims from bad weather top $240m
This year has seen record insurance payouts for weather-related claims with damage of more than $240 million.
Excitement at potential reopening of Dunedin's Hillside train w
A private venture called Antipodean Explorer says it plans to refurbish the 31 carriages at Hillside, which was mothballed by the National-led government five years ago. Video, Audio
Cancer patients would not know diagnosis if not for superclinic
Twenty four people in Dunedin have been told they have cancer after getting long awaited biopsies in a weekend superclinic. Chief medical officer Nigel Millar says that's not good enough. Video, Audio
Play it again Sammy's
Aaron Hawkins from the Dunedin city Council talks about the unanimous vote this week to restore the iconic music venue Sammy's. Audio
Easter trading one step closer for Dunedin
A council committee has recommended Easter Sunday trading be opened up in Dunedin for the Ed Sheeran concerts.
Speed bumps
Dunedin City Council is planning to widen recently installed speed humps/bumps because motorists have been taking unusual measures to avoid them. Audio
