Tess Brunton

Tourism operators aren't sure whether they'll welcome smooth sailing or face choppy waters once the Interislander service loses one of its ferries. The Aratere retires in August, reducing the Cook… Audio

The father of Sophia Crestani, who was crushed to death at an over-crowded Otago student house party, is calling for a liquor store in the heart of Dunedin's student quarter to shut an hour earlier… Audio

A coroner wants the police to reinvestigate the death of Gore pre-schooler Lachlan Jones, saying too many questions remain unanswered and criticising flaws in earlier investigations. Audio

A coroner will deliver his findings into the death of Gore pre-schooler Lachlan Jones on Friday - six years after he was found dead in a council sewage pond. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Ingrid… Audio

In today's episode, a new poll shows more New Zealanders oppose rather than favour the government's pay equity shakeup, demolition crews are racing against the tide to remove the burnt-out wreck of an… Audio

The government is investing over $15 million to upgrade infrastructure and enhance conservation in Milford Sound - also confirming flights and cruise ships will continue to operate. Tourism reporter… Audio

In recent years, floodwater and contaminated muck has flowed through homes, businesses and streets in the rural Otago town of Middlemarch. The regional council held a community meeting to update… Audio

RNZ's Otago reporter Tess Brunton reports on the launch of the country's first commercial snail farm Audio

Māori tourism is on the rise, and operators say the key to its continued success is offering authentic cultural experiences. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio

Tess Brunton reports on a newly discovered native spider, big on eyes and small of genitalia Audio

The tourism industry is eager to welcome more visitors as a leader warns growth must have the blessing of Kiwis to be successful. The country's largest tourism business event, TRENZ, is underway in… Audio

Regional tourism organisations are getting together to encourage tourists to visit North Island sights, Tess Brunton reports on this new initiative. Audio

A former health chief said cutting the number of intensive care beds planned for the new Dunedin Hospital is taking chances with the region's health. 30 intensive care unit beds were originally… Audio

A Wanaka woman said she was made to feel like a burden when she was trying to get help in a time of crisis. She's told her story following a report that shows there are huge barriers for people in the… Audio

A recent report shows half of all buildings in South Dunedin are at risk of flood and that figure will be closer to 70 percent by the turn of the century. Tess Brunton has more. Audio

Queenstown has been suffering from growing pains for years but with visitor and resident numbers continuing to swell it's turning into a full-blown belly ache. The Queenstown Lakes population is about… Audio

Wanaka residents face growing wait times for health services, Tess Brunton has the story from Central Otago Audio