Otago
Virologist speaks on second Otago farm investigated for bird flu
A leading virologist said she won't be surprised if the Otago bird flu virus continues to spread to other farms in the way it did in the devastating outbreak in the Australian state of Victoria. A… Audio
Second Otago chicken farm in isolation, testing underway
A second Otago free range chicken farm is in isolation and testing is underway after birds started showing signs of illness and a number have died. The property has about six thousand birds and is not… Audio
Second farm being probed over bird flu outbreak
A small free-range poultry farm is being tested for the flu after a number of hens died, officials say.
'These things can just disappear in silence' - Robins at risk of extinction
A population of South Island robin living near Dunedin is at risk of local extinction without intervention.
'No major impact on egg supplies' as hen culling to begin
New Zealand has about 3.9 million layer hens a year, Biosecurity NZ says.
Santas descend on Parliament with wish list
Christmas has arrived early at Parliament, with a posse of 20 santas bringing their own southern wish list to the capital.
A 'high pathogenic' type of bird flu found in New Zealand, should we be worried?
A 'high pathogenic' type of bird flu was confirmed in an Otago egg farm over the weekend.
To help us understand what's happening now we're joined by University of Otago virologist Jemma Geoghegan. Audio
Dissection of rare whale begins: 'This is an extraordinary thing'
The dissection of a rare spade-toothed whale in Dunedin is extraordinary and a world first, say scientists.
FENZ investigates Dunedin house fire
Fire and Emergency was called to the single-storey property on Travis Street just after 6.30pm on Sunday.
Outdoor fires banned in Hauraki Gulf, Otago
The fire risk is increasing in parts of the country as vegetation starts to dry out.
Council seeks feedback on Queenstown Lakes natural disaster plan
For the past four years, the Otago Regional Council had been developing an adaptation strategy involving technical reports and community consultation.
Building evacuated after reports of gas leak in Dunedin
The incident was caused by a vehicle hitting a building in the CBD.
Dunedin rolls out Scottish St Andrew's Day celebrations
Stone lifting, speed porridge and a haggis ceremony will help to mark the Scottish celebration of Saint Andrew's Day in Dunedin.
Meet Marlin, the kleptomaniac cat stealing Crocs in Cromwell
Marlin has been slipping into people's houses and pinching whatever he fancies and right now, it's pink shoes. Audio
Health Minister criticises officials for submission opposing McDonald's
Shane Reti has taken a swipe at the National Public Health Service, saying it should be focused on prioritising serious public health issues.
Dunedin Hospital under-resourcing 'anxiety-provoking' - cardiologist
A cardiologist says a delay for lifesaving cardiac equipment at Dunedin Hospital could have fatal consequences, and the area's population requires more services, to avoid it happening again. Audio
No inquiry into triple fatal helicopter crash
Coroner Amelia Steel says she is satisfied with the investigations undertaken following the crash and an inquiry would take her no further.
'It's a real problem' - Otago Uni wants glass bottle ban
It's a bid to clean up the perennial problem of broken glass in the streets of North Dunedin. Audio
Otago Uni wanting to ban glass bottles of alcohol
The Dunedin City Council is hearing submissions on its local alcohol policy and several submitters say it should include a ban on glass alcohol containers at North Dunedin liquor stores. But others… Audio
Dunedin Hospital woes: 'Build it once, build it right, and build it now'
A leak has caused a partial ceiling collapse in Dunedin Hospital where sterilisation equipment is stored.
