Otago
State Highway 6 between Otago and West Coast reopens
NZTA is warning travellers through Haast Pass to take extra care after the slip on Tuesday, as some debris could still be on the road.
Highlanders song updated as 'rallying cry' to build hospital
The Dunedin City Council has released an updated version of the Highlanders song, but now they are calling on the government to not make the area the House of Pain, and to get on and build their…
Feathers fly in dispute over parrot's new home
A tug-of-war over a kākā parrot called Charlie is seriously ruffling feathers in the south. Audio
High avalanche risk closes Milford Road
Volatile weather over the next few days could bring further disruptions, increased avalanche hazard and road closures.
Dunedin moves to introduce ANPR cameras to police car parks
The cameras will be used to enforce parking restrictions in the city and surrounds.
Otago council plan to continue, against ministers' wishes
Regional councillors have voted to continue work on the plan, despite ministers suggesting they hold off until the government confirms its policy direction.
Mpox case numbers more than double
Health NZ has confirmed six more cases of mpox linked to Queentown's Winter Pride Festival, bringing the total to 11.
Dunedin GP setting up low cost clinic due to cost of living
At the low cost clinic, people will pay just $15 to see a doctor. Audio
Call for more protections at notorious Otago swimming spot
A coroner is calling for better protections for the public at a hazardous swimming spot in Glenorchy after two men drowned less than a week apart.
Marathon runners dodge disaster as car takes a detour
About 20 runners and walkers taking part in a Dunedin marathon had to look quick and leap as a vehicle veered across their course.
Lower South Island braces for more snow
A slow-moving front over the south of the South Island is bringing "significant" snow for Queenstown Lakes, Southland and inland Otago, as well as heavy rain.
'Dangerous' avalanche conditions in South Island
There is a risk of avalanches in Arthur's Pass, Aoraki/Mt Cook, Ōhau, Queenstown, Wānaka and Mount Aspiring National Park.
More snow, cold weather expected in South Island
MetService said more snow is expected on Friday afternoon for the Canterbury High Country. Video
Snow is continuing to fall in Central Otago
Snow is continuing to fall in Central Otago with power still out to about 3,500 homes. Mayor Tim Cadogan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Thousands of homes without power in Central Otago
Snow is falling in Central Otago with power is out to about 3,500 homes. Almost 12-hundred homes in Alexandra are without power, according to the Aurora Energy website. Lauder Resident Darryl Jones… Audio
Gondola-like transport set to start in Queenstown
Picture gondola-like pods hanging under rails and over roads, taxi-ing travellers around city centres. Anna Sargent reports. Audio
Otago communities make plans for dealing with flooding, earthquakes and liquefaction
Otago communities are getting closer to deciding how they want to adapt to hazards like flooding, earthquakes and liquefaction.
Fonterra tanker ploughs into bedroom after fatal crash
Two Otago residents should ''buy some Lotto tickets'' after a truck involved in a fatal crash ploughed through their bedroom while they slept.
Breakfast beers behind one of 22 drink-driving offences
A Dunedin man who drank two beers for breakfast after celebrating the birth of a friend's baby was more than four times the legal limit when stopped by police.
17 fires in 15 days in Otago as strong winds hit
A local Fire and Emergency commander says the winds have come earlier this year after a dry winter. Audio
