Dunedin
South Dunedin could be slowly sinking but council taking action
Otago Regional Council is about to publish a report seven years in the making identifying risk factors contributing to South Dunedin's flooding. We talk to council chief executive Peter Bodeker. Audio
Wind turbines North of Dunedin rejected
Plans to build three wind turbines to generate electricity for a small rural community north of Dunedin have been rejected due to claims they ruined the beauty of the area. Audio
Dunedin council concedes flood worsened by faulty pumping station
Dunedin City Council has admitted at a rowdy public meeting that a faulty pumping station worsened last year's South Dunedin flood.
Dunedin Council hosts flooding meeting
A meeting is underway in Dunedin tonight to discuss the impact of last year's June floods and the work being undertaken by the Council to ensure South Dunedin doesn't flood again. Audio
Raw milk farmer saves cows despite TB shut-down
A Dunedin dairy farmer has decided to keep his remaining herd of cows, despite being shut down by the Ministry for Primary Industries. Audio
HNZ properties may be sold despite 75 on waiting list
Housing New Zealand is looking to sell 30 of its properties in Mosgiel because of low demand, despite having 75 people or families on the waiting list in nearby Dunedin. Audio
Richie Poulton: 40 years of Dunedin health and development
Kim Hill talks to the Director of the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study, which has followed the lives of more than 1000 people born in that city in 1972 and 1973. A four-part… Audio
Rainfall causes surface flooding in South Dunedin
Heavy rainfall in Dunedin has caused surface flooding in some of the southern parts of the city, which were badly flooded last June. Video, Audio
Food: eating locusts
A Dunedin restaurant is surprised by how popular insects are on it's menu. Vault 21 has introduced locusts as a dish to order and it's been a hit with customers.The plates have also been empty heading… Audio
Crusaders and Highlanders out to win in Dunedin
The Highlanders host the Crusaders in Dunedin tonight in what's expected to be a tightly fought match between the regining Super Rugby champions, and the favourites to take this year's title. Audio
Heart of Dunedin to pump new life into George Street
Retailers in Central Dunedin are launching a new business group tonight to push for more attention and spending on the city's main shopping strip. Audio
Tuk-Tuk taxi service takes off in Dunedin
In the age of Uber and high speed travel, a Dunedin student is going against the flow with a business ferrying passengers by bicycle. Audio
Shoes cost more than the latest tech gadget
How much attention do you pay to your feet and what is the cost of wearing bad shoes? Footwear designer Takano Keitaro says he sees more damage today to people's feet than ever before. Audio
Student sentenced for stealing exam papers
An Otago University student who stole exam papers - including her own - has been sentenced to 12 months' supervision, and ordered to pay $6400 in reparations.
Irish wolfhounds' owner to pay $8000 after woman mauled
The owner of three dogs that left a Dunedin woman with injuries that required surgery has been ordered to pay $8000 in reparation.
Elderly couple search for lost car - with dog inside
People in Dunedin are being asked to help an elderly couple find their pet chihuahua, which they've left in a car they can't find.
Councillor reveals flood warning emails
The Dunedin City Council could face legal action based on emails showing it knew about drainage tank problems years before they flooded, a councillor says.
Dunedin Mayor outraged after flood report finds multiple faults
Dave Cull says he's outraged with council contractors Fulton Hogan and those charged with overseeing their work, following a damning report into catastrophic flooding in South Dunedin last year. Audio
Syrians touch down in new southern home
The first Syrian refugees being settled in Dunedin say they are overwhelmed by the city's warm welcome.
Insurance Council says flooding payouts will grow
Insurers say not enough is being spent on infrastructures, as the number of flooding claims increases - and the Insurance Council says that will eventually mean higher premiums. Video, Audio
