Otago
Hospital blowout sparks backlash & feel-good news in bad times
Mediawatch looks at coverage of the controversial call to cut back the rebuild of Dunedin Hospital - and how local media helped to drive the backlash. Also: Patrick Gower's kicked off a new… Audio
Nine Dunedin homes red-stickered amid flooding
The South Island continues to recover from a two-day series of record rain, but locals have also come together to help their neighbours.
Fight to evict squatter costs couple $16,000
A couple who bought a new home are warning others of the potential pitfalls of mortgagee sales, after struggling to get the former owner to leave.
Counting the damage from Otago floods - What you need to know
What you need to know about roads, essential services, where to get help, and today's weather.
Otago’s wet week – in pictures
Twice a season's worth of rain within days caused mayhem in Otago this week.
Dunedin residents say flooding worst they've seen
"Devastating" and "chaotic" are how people are describing the situation today. Audio
Dunedin flooding update
A red heavy rain alert for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha remains in force until 11pm. A local state of emergency was declared overnight. Audio
Dunedin Mayor on heavy rain hitting the city
Dunedin City mayor Jules Radich declared a state of emergency for Dunedin just after midnight Thursday night as heavy rainfall began to cause widespread flooding. Radich spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Waka Kotahi on latest road conditions for Otago
Transport agency Waka Kotahi is urging drivers to plan ahead and check the latest road conditions as waters rise and rain continues to fall across the lower South Island. Waka Kotahi journey manager… Audio
Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell on flooding in Dunedin
Up to one hundred Dunedin residents have been evacuated on Friday morning due to the threat of significant flooding or slips. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Residents evacuated to St Clair's Golf Club
Tane Duff is a resident of Bayview Road, he had to evacuate his home on Thursday night and is at the St Clair's Golf Club. Duff spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour continues to call for Costello to be sacked
Labour is again calling for the Associate Health Minister to be sacked, after she released documents showing the weak evidence she relied on get a tax cut for heated tobacco products. Labour's Ayesha… Audio
Bay of Plenty family welcomes inquest into son's death
A Bay of Plenty family is welcoming news they are finally getting an inquest into their son's death. Mata Reports Executive Producer Eugene Bingham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Clutha Mayor on flooding in town
Clutha District residents have also been under a red heavy rain warning. Mayor Bryan Cadogan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Taieri MP Ingrid Leary on flooding in electorate
Ingrid Leary is the MP for Taieri, and has been fielding calls from her constituents all night. Leary spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Rain continues to fall as residents evacuated in Dunedin
Rain is continuing to fall as residents are being evacuated in Dunedin. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Evacuation points set up for residents in Dunedin
Residents in low-lying parts of South Dunedin were asked to voluntarily evacuate to higher ground as surface flooding continued to rise on Thursday night. The St Clair Golf Club has been set up as an… Audio
Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium used as evacuation centre
Up to one hundred homes have been evacuated in Dunedin as a state of emergency has been declared following torrential rain. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Farmers in Otago urged to move stock to higher ground amid heavy rain
Farmers in Otago have been urged to move livestock to higher grounds amid torrential rainfall in the region. Federated Farmers Otago President Luke Kane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Red rain warning issued for parts of Otago
MetService has issued a rare red level rain warning for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha, as heavy rain continues to batter the region. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to… Audio
