Otago
Hunt on for killer of sea lion pup, it's Mum in The Caitlins
Who shot a sea lion pup and it's mum in the Caitlins? Tess Brunton reports on the hunt for Otago's sea lion murderer Audio
Dunedin hospital rebuild: 'Our opportunity for this hospital comes only once'
Dunedin's mayor says the city needs the fit-for-purpose hospital the government had promised, not a cut-price ambulance at the bottom of the cliff.
'It's the unknown': Woman fears massive debt to fix flood-hit home
The solo mum is desperate, with her daughters and dog living apart from her while damage to her red stickered home is sorted. Audio
40 senior doctors give open letter to PM on Dunedin Hospital
In an open letter to the Prime Minister, more than 40 southern senior doctors are warning any cost cut cutting or down sizing of the Dunedin Hospital rebuild could leave it in a precarious state… Audio
Senior doctors warn PM over stalled Dunedin Hospital rebuild
Some 44 clinical directors across the southern region warn services could be left in a "precarious" state if the project does not go ahead.
Dunedin City Council wants feedback on tighter alcohol proposals
The proposed amendments focus on limiting alcohol-related harm, particularly among Dunedin's significant 18-24-year-old population, the council said.
Invercargill leaders thrown support behind Dunedin Hospital campaign
Invercargill councillors have thrown their support behind the 'They Save, We Pay" campaign for Dunedin Hospital.
Boil water notice remains for Clutha District
Flooding throughout Otago last weekend overwhelmed several water-treatment plants in Clutha District.
Students take part in neighbourhood clean-up in Sophia Crestani's memory
Organisers say it is a chance to connect with their community and look after their neighbourhood. Audio
Who is killing sea lions? Second shot and left to die
A $6000 reward is being offered for information leading to a successful prosecution.
Two people rescued from Lake Whakatipu
It is one of four Search and Rescue incidents in the Southern District within the last week.
Student Volunteer Army decend on the Catlins
50 members of the Student Volunteer Army are giving up their Saturday to help clean up a farm in the Catlins. Audio
Protections worked well during Otago floods - council
The Otago Regional Council says its flood protection schemes performed well during the recent deluge.
Otago University protest 'crossed the line' as clock tower damaged - Robertson
Protesters at the University of Otago "crossed the line" with a protest on campus today, vice-chancellor Grant Robertson says.
Dunedin City Council provides skips for flood-hit neighbourhoods
Skips have been placed in South Dunedin, Tomahawk and Waikouaiti until Friday.
After the rain: a plumber's story
Taieri Mouth's local plumber Alvin Swete has been kept busy after the heavy rain and flooding of last week. Audio
'It was not safe': Student's death could have been avoided - coroner
Sophia Crestani, 19, died while being crushed in a stairwell pile-up at an over-crowded party at Dunedin's 'The Manor'.
Will Dunedin residents be able to get insurance?
A homeowner fears insurance for his flood-prone home will become harder to get as more severe downpours hit the city over time. Audio
PM denies knowledge of declined Dunedin flood risk mitigation plan
Otago floods destruction is "devastating", the PM says, but he was unaware of a government-declined plan to reduce risk to residents. Audio
Flood-hit South Dunedin homeowners consider their future
Along a section of Bradshaw Street in South Dunedin, yellow stickers are slapped on front windows - homes unsafe to occupy after floodwater gushed through them late last week.
