Lydia Anderson
Family of Invercargill shooting victim 'trying to cope'
The family of Verity McLean, whose husband Ben is accused of fatally shooting her on ANZAC day, says they are shocked, but comforted by the support of the Invercargill community. Audio
Forensic experts begin to piece together Invercargill shooting
Invercargill police say they're shocked to be investigating one of their own for murder. Constable Ben McLean, who is 47, was charged yesterday with murdering his estranged wife Verity and attempting… Audio
Invercargill police shocked at murder charge for officer
Invercargill police say they're shocked to be investigating one of their own for murder. Southern District Commander, Superintendent Paul Basham says it's a huge tragedy for everyone involved." our… Audio
Fed Farmers opposing temp ban on Mackenzie Basin farm conversion
A moratorium is being proposed as a solution to ensure the South Island's Mackenzie Basin is protected, but Federated Farmers has rejected the idea. Audio
Female teachers resign after student sexual harassment
Two female teachers have resigned from their posts at an Upper Hutt boys school after some students filmed them inappropriately and posted the images on social media. Audio
Middlemarch Singles Ball ticket sales soaring
More singles are ready to mingle as South Otago's Middlemarch Ball takes to social media to boost attendance. Audio
Central Otago Lakes most unaffordable spot in NZ
Central Otago has overtaken Auckland as the least affordable region to buy a house. Otago Southland reporter Lydia Anderson reports. Audio
China's film heavyweights descend on Dunedin for festival
Yesterday's thick fog over Dunedin offered an inauspicious start for a large delegation of Chinese film dignitaries, after flights for some of its key figures to the southern city were cancelled, as… Audio
Fired-up Invercargill residents form ratepayers group
Proposed rate rises, council conflicts of interest and a planned Chinese Garden are issues which have fired some Invercargill residents up so much, they've established a new ratepayers group, as our… Audio
'Flight to the lights' set for take off
A private chartered flight with more than 100 people on board will fly as far south as Antarctica to capture magical views of the Aurora Australis. Video, Audio
Dunedin school removes gendered uniform categories
Dunedin North Intermediate is embracing its students right to wear their uniform of choice regardless of their gender. Video, Audio
Mondelez confirms Cadbury factory in Dunedin will close next year
More than 360 workers at Dunedin's Cadbury factory will lose their jobs after it was confirmed production will move to Australia. Audio
Tapestry project a stitch in time
Embroiderers from around the country are making New Zealand's own version of the French Bayeux tapestry, with almost one hundred scenes showcasing chapters of New Zealand history. Lydia Anderson… Audio, Gallery
Making New Zealand girls into tech superheros
Women only make up 15 percent of the IT workforce in New Zealand. A new competition challenging girls to design an app is hoping to change that. Audio
Is Oamaru the town of the future
RNZ reporter Lydia Anderson heads to Oamaru, to check out a provincial town on the rise. Video, Audio
Union meets to decide Cadbury response
The union representing workers at the Cadbury factory in Dunedin has launched a public petition opposing its planned closure. Audio
Cadbury closure about 'politics, not profit'
A business marketing expert says Mondelez' decision to close its Dunedin Cadbury factory is to do with company politics and not profits. Audio
End of the line for New Zealand Cadbury production
Up to 380 jobs may go at the Dunedin Cadbury factory after it was announced the city will stop producing the chocolate after 130 years. Audio
Dunedin mops up after flash flood
Around 9.5mm of rain hit Dunedin in just 15 minutes yesterday, turning streets into gushing rivers and flooding businesses. Video, Audio
Cruise ship passengers in shock after fatal accident
Cruise ship passengers wandered around Dunedin's Port Chalmers in shock today after a gas cylinder explosion killed a crew member on board the Emerald Princess. Video, Audio