Otago
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
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…
AudioCCTV 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
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.
AudioThe 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 sitting 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.
Dozens without power after bus hits power pole in central Otago
MetService reported Alexandra was the coldest place in the country, dropping to below minus two degrees overnight.
AI cameras in pest traps recognise predators and birds
A pilot using artificial technology to differentiate predators from native birds could be a game-changer for pest control. Audio
AI cameras in pest traps recognise predators and birds
A pilot using artificial technology to differentiate predators from native birds could be a game-changer for pest control.
AudioLooking to the future for a low-lying wetland
Climate-change-induced sea level rise is happening. What will this mean for our low-lying wetlands? Will they get eroded away – releasing more carbon? Or will they grow at the same rate, and hold… Audio
Looking to the future for a low-lying wetland
Climate-change-induced sea level rise is happening. What will this mean for our low-lying wetlands? Will they get eroded away – releasing more carbon? Or will they grow at the same rate, and hold…
AudioOur Changing World – A wetland's climate future
Climate-change-induced sea level rise is happening. What will this mean for our low-lying wetlands? Will they get eroded away – releasing more carbon? Or will they grow at the same rate, and hold… Audio
