Katie Todd

Intravenous drug users are demanding a say in the future of the South Island's needle exchange services, warning health leaders are gambling with their lives. In seven weeks, needle exchange programme… Audio

It's not every day someone runs for mayor in two cities at once - let alone under two different names. But that's exactly what the brother of Invercargill's outgoing mayor is doing - and not… Audio

One of the country's most well-known tourism ventures is marking a major milestone today. Ngai Tahu Tourism say the Shotover Jet's 60th birthday is more than a commercial success story, it's the… Audio

In the battle against Queenstown's exploding rabbit population, a team of trained ferrets is leading the charge. Jim Curry and Jacqui Elson believe in the power of using pests, to fight pests. Katie… Audio

Corrections has continued to put Invercargill prisoners at risk of self-harm or suicide in barren 'dry cells' - without toilets or running water - years after being told to stop. There has been… Audio

The Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago are lacking in health services, reporter Katie Todd has an update Audio

Changes to a decades-long needle exchange contract have left people worried the decision will breed distrust, potentially leading to needle-sharing. Health NZ has not renewed the contract for DISC… Audio

It might be the jewel in the country's tourism crown, but local leaders say the healthcare system in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago is more Third World than first class. Katie Todd reports. Audio

Family and friends of a woman who died on Mt Ruapehu still long to know how she ended up climbing in dangerous conditions they believe were well beyond her ability. Katie Todd has the story. Audio

Wanaka's health woes have taken centre stage today at a fiery public meeting with government ministers. At the third stop on a rural roadshow, Matt Doocey, Mark Patterson and health chiefs were… Audio

It has been 10 years and tens of millions of dollars in the making, now Cardrona Alpine Resort is set to show off a whole new side of the mountain. Skiers, snowboarders and the resort's staff are… Audio

Landowners trying to safeguard native forests and wetlands could soon be turned away by the QEII National Trust. The conservation organisation said it is facing a funding crunch and from next month… Audio

More than 360 pieces of stolen pounamu will be returned to West Coast hapū, in what has been described as a small win against the greenstone black market. Police haven't laid any charges after a… Audio

A cable car race is underway in Queenstown, as two different companies unveil their schemes to connect the town by high-wire. Whoosh and Southern Infrastructure Ltd have revealed blueprints of their… Audio

Two French friends, a garden full of 50,000 snails and a dream. A foodie duo in Queenstown are bringing molluscs to the mountains, with the launch of the region's very first commercial snail farm… Audio

Government data shows there are just three households in emergency housing across the whole of Otago and Southland. Katie Todd reports. Audio

The wheels on the school bus might not go round much longer in Queenstown. The Ministry of Education is considering a shakeup to the free service that takes hundreds of kids to school each day. But… Audio

The government's new criteria for emergency housing is seeing more than 90 people a month turned away, because they've caused or contributed to their current situation. Katie Todd has the details. Audio

Doctors want more information about a national patient record database that Health New Zealand plans to launch mid year. Katie Todd reports. Audio

Auckland Council has written a 'please help' letter to the government over a surge in homelessness. Katie Todd reports. Audio