Otago
Sterilisation failures a sign new hospital needed - former DHB chair
Pete Hodgson says Dunedin's sterilisation issue is due to problems with the current design of the hospital.
'We've lost control': Farmers push for new breakaway council
A group is calling for six district councils to amalgamate and end their involvement in Environment Canterbury.
New postgraduate dentistry course hopes to improve dental care access
The University of Otago's new Adult Restorative Dental Care certificate will allow oral health therapists to give fillings.
Teacher 'thrilled' to see ex-students now medal-winning Olympians
An Otago PE teacher has been on the edge of his seat as two of his former students have claimed Olympics medals - and the whole town has been celebrating, he says. Audio
Nau Mai Town - Episode 11 Wānaka
Wānaka is a resort town, an ideal movie location and was the backdrop to this years Matariki Celebrations. The name of this town is inspired by the teachings of the whare wānanga. Audio
'A long history of racist comments': City councillor ordered to apologise
Lee Vandervis has until 20 August to formally apologise over race-based comments. Audio
Controversial mayor backs partner defending councillor's conduct breach
Nobby Clark "admires" his partner supporting a Dunedin councillor facing censure for supposed anti-Māori remarks.
Tributes flow in after the death of The Chills' Martin Phillipps
Musicians, writers and overseas publications have joined in tributes for Martin Phillipps, the late frontman of seminal New Zealand band The Chills. Audio
US billionaire Peter Thiel ‘abandons’ Lake Wānaka lodge build
The PayPal co-founder and Donald Trump supporter had envisaged a private residential estate to accommodate up to 30 guests.
Weather: Heavy rain and snow set to hit the south
Persistent and cold easterlies are expected to develop over the southern South Island, bringing heavy rain and possible heavy snow above 500 metres.
Cashmere goat farmer wants to reboot luxurious fibre industry
David Shaw has been on a 35-year goat fibre journey on his farm in South Otago. It began with 50 multi-coloured feral goats and now, through selective breeding, he runs 700 creamy white goats and… Video, Audio
CCTV sheds light, but mystery milk man's motive unclear
Analysis of security camera footage reveals who the flavoured milk fanatic could be. But there may be copycats in the mix, too. Audio
10:45 Around the motu : Tess Brunton in Dunedin
An independent investigation has found Invercargill's Nobby Clark mayor seems willing to deliberately and provocatively use racial and homophobic slurs. And The Chatham Islands is grappling with an… Audio
Midsomer Murders, minus the murders? The milk bottle mystery baffling a town
As residents wake to another cold morning, a silent figure slips into the mist, leaving just one clue.
Otago fire puts one in hospital
One person has been flown to hospital in a serious condition following a commercial building fire in Otago.
Mosgiel tech company uses AI to help farmers figure out when - and how - to drench sheep
New technology is helping farmers to prevent drench resistance and keep sheep parasite-free. Audio
The 39kg woman: ‘I've been left to die’
Melissa King is "losing hope" after being left unsupported by the health system, needing to travel overseas for treatment considered experimental by the government.
Rarest whale in the world found by Dunedin man sat on couch, having a cup of tea
A breakthrough in the study of the world's rarest whale was found by a Dunedin man having a cup of tea on his couch.
Cyclist killed in crash near Wānaka named
The Japanese national died at the scene of the crash on Saturday.
Alcohol company that gave Dunedin flat 281 bottles taken to court
Police are seeking suspension of the company's liquor licence.
