Otago
Scepticism over funding boost for Dunedin Hospital - 'Taking away and then giving it back'
National's health spokesperson says an additional $10 million in funding for Dunedin Hospital is ultimately returning some of what was previously taken away.
Government reverses $10 million in hospital cuts
The government has forked out an extra $10 million for the new Dunedin Hospital rebuild just months after making controversial cuts, but has ruled out further large redesigns.
Dunedin woman caught driving six times over the legal limit
Police are urging drivers to find other ways home if they plan to go out drinking, after a middle-aged Dunedin woman tested nearly six times over the legal limit yesterday afternoon.
Scabies cases on rise amongst student populations
Scabies cases are spreading among student populations, but access to treatment is proving difficult, with topical creams in short supply around the country.
Man arrested, another sought after shots fired in Dunedin
A 44-year-old man has been arrested after shots were fired in central Dunedin earlier on Monday, as police continue to search for another man believed involved in the incident.
Barrier installed to protect native fish in Central Otago
An endangered native fish is set to benefit from a barrier to protect it from bigger, introduced fish in Central Otago.
Dunedin Hospital rebuild: Will it live up to expectations?
The Detail - Dunedin locals are mobilising to ensure they get the "brand-spanking new hospital" they were promised back in 2018.
Dunedin Hospital rebuild: Will it live up to expectations?
Dunedin was promised a brand spanking new hospital - but will cutbacks compromise it? Audio
More Queenstown businesses look to buy worker accommodation
More Queenstown businesses are looking to buy accommodation for their staff, with the rental shortage causing some employees to leave before their first day.
Queenstown Lakes visitors invited to help fund region's climate and conservation goals
Destination Queenstown and Lake Wānaka Tourism have launched community funding platforms.
Queenstown and Wakatipu to get power system upgrades
Work on a multi-million dollar power upgrade is expected to improve resilience and secure future electricity supply for Queenstown and the Wakatipu Basin.
Desperate Queenstown renters turn eye to empty houses
People are asking Queenstown real estate agents if they can stay in vacant houses as the rental crisis continues to snowball.
From BMX to motorsport: Sarah Walker 'learning on the job'
The Otago Rally returns this weekend with a full complement of international drivers for the first time since 2019.
New Dunedin Hospital cost cuts delayed project, health officials say
Te Whatu Ora was directed to find cost cuts for the new Dunedin Hospital build, as prices skyrocketed due to inflation.
Inquiries underway after person dies in workplace incident
A person has died after a workplace incident in Jacks Point this afternoon.
Homeless in paradise: Queenstown residents living in cars, tents
People in Queenstown are resorting to living in cars, tents, hostels and couch surfing as rentals are in very short supply. Audio
Power cuts avoided after residents heed call to conserve electricity
Power cuts have been avoided in the South Island after residents heeded calls to reduce their electricity usage.
Queenstown council looks to govt for answers as pressure grows for housing action
Queenstown's deputy mayor says the district needs help from the government to solve its housing crisis. Audio
Dunedin postpones plans for new groyne at St Clair Beach
The council has voted to park any immediate plans for reinstalling a groyne at St Clair Beach.
Concerns for safety and health of Queenstown homeless as winter creeps closer
People in Queenstown are living in cars, hostels, tents and couch surfing - and the problem is only snowballing, the co-organiser of a housing protest says.
