Otago
Around the motu : Peter Newport covering Queenstown
The CEO of the Queenstown Lakes District Council Mike Theelen has just been awarded a 15.5% pay rise to $479,486, which Peter says has produced considerable community backlash given the current rate… Audio
Dunedin Hospital scaleback: 'The longer you wait, the more likely you'll suffer harm'
People will die if plans to scale back the redevelopment are carried out, the Nurses Organisation says. Audio
Hundreds of traffic calming projects in limbo after govt funding changes
Evidence showing how lower speed limits decreased the risk of serious injury or death did not "cut much ice" with the government, a transport expert says. Audio
Mayors told two weeks ago Dunedin Hospital build was still all go
Bryan Cadogan says he was "given the assurances that the promises would be kept" at a forum. Audio
The 3 key documents about Dunedin Hospital yet to be released
The city's mayor has questioned the assertion the beleaguered hospital upgrade could blow out to $3 billion, and three files are still not public.
'This is the start': Mayor threatens more protests over hospital downgrade
More than 35,000 people marched on Saturday and there's more to come, Jules Radich says. Audio
Unions urge rethink on Dunedin Hospital downgrade
Some 35,000 people turned out to protest on Saturday after ministers announced they would scale back the hospital rebuild project.
Dunedin Hospital: What you need to know
Big changes have been announced for Dunedin's hospital - but what exactly is planned? Here's all the info. Audio
Did National check its numbers before new Dunedin Hospital promises?
Thousands of people are expected to protest today over the latest setbacks in the rebuild project. Audio
Central Otago residents weigh in on what they want to see for region's growth
Central Otago is creating a strategy to shape its economic future with hopes it may ease the pressures from rapid growth. Audio
People 'going to die' over Dunedin hospital downgrade - union
The government has announced a planned redevelopment will either need to be reduced or done in stages. Audio
'A broken promise': Government's plan to downgrade Dunedin Hospital
The government's announcement amounts to "clinical cuts and a broken promise", mayor says. Audio
Health NZ not keeping up with hospital upgrades, documents say
Analysis - It comes as ministers outline a downgrade in plans for Dunedin Hospital as it is simply unaffordable.
New Dunedin Hospital faces downgrade over $3b bill
Ministers say the new hospital would be one of the most expensive built in the Southern Hemisphere and is simply unaffordable.
Dunedin City Council votes to keep hold of Aurora Energy
It comes after public pleas not to sell the "family's silver".
New gold mine likely to be partly running by October
Another mining company is going for gold in Central Otago, with hopes an alluvial gold mine will be a boon for the business and local communities.
Proposed gold mine risks 'already established significant industries' - locals
Central Otago locals are worried a proposed gold mine will hit industry and devastate the special - and spectacular - natural environment.
Teen charged over email threat sent to high school
The school went into lockdown on Tuesday morning and police later escorted around 550 students and staff off the premises.
Queenstown told its freedom camping rules are invalid
The Queenstown Lakes District Council's Freedom Camping Bylaw has been ruled invalid, following a judicial review.
Locals in central Otago town divided over new gold mine
Locals in the small central Otago town of Millers Flat are divided on whether a new gold mine will be a boon for the local community. The Millers Flat mine is expected to be up and running by the end… Audio
