Otago
Anthony Ritchie announces 2024 Composition Prize winner
Dunedin composer, Anthony Ritchie, announces the 2024 winner of the prize that takes his name, recognising talented young composers based in Otago and Southland. Audio
Indigenous games spotlighted at exhibition, summit
Indigenous game developers travelled from across the globe for a "life changing" visit to Dunedin.
Dr Troy Tararo-Ruhe: 'Exercise science and my culture go hand in hand'
A Māori-Cook Islands doctor who once dreamed of becoming an All Black is now changing lives with an exercise programme inspired by preparing coconut cream.
Plans for extra Dunedin Hospital beds still on the cards
Amid fears the government could walk away from its campaign promise, the health minister says it remains committed to the build.
'It sets a precedent': Outrage over demolition of historic home
The house designed by Edmund Anscombe and built in the 1920s is set to be replaced by apartments.
Queenstown plane emergency: Tears, vomit and panic
Passengers on a dramatic trans-Tasman flight that appeared to catch fire have recounted the horror, with one fearing the plane was about to "break in two". Video
'Flames coming from engine: Witnesses on plane emergency
Watch: A Queenstown resident says he rushed out after hearing booms coming from a flight above his home.
30 years on, Bain family murders still grip the public
Rumours fly and opinions are divided - but in the end, there was no happy ending for anyone. Audio
Cardrona ski field opens despite unpredictable start to snow season
Skiers will be hitting the slopes of Cardrona today as the southern ski resort opens with a mix of artificial and natural snow.
From farm to fabric to fashion
Georgina Lawson and her husband Willie farm 3000 sheep at Merton in North Otago. Last year, Georgina launched a line of 100 percent woollen coats made from the clip of their farm's Romdale hoggets. Audio
Woman may have lived if partner got help sooner - coroner
Carl Longshaw, 68, was sentenced to home detention for neglect of a vulnerable adult .
Rotten pole power lines 'pulling my house apart'
Power authorities are being accused of putting finances ahead of public safety, after telling a man a rotten pole may not be replaced for up to a year.
Gurjit Singh murder-accused trial date set
The trial of a technician accused of murdering Dunedin man Gurjit Singh has been set down for three weeks in November next year.
Shiny Fella: How a 1970s savoury jelly ended up on a 2024 menu
A jelly sculpture stuffed with boiled eggs, peas, luncheon meat and gherkins popped up on the menu at a pizza joint. The owners never expected they'd have to make one.
Watch: Dramatic rescue as boat runs aground in Otago
Two crew members were rescued by helicopter and the skipper taken to Dunedin Hospital after the fishing boat hit trouble. Audio
Jetstar flight turned back after encountering significant turbulence
A Jetstar aircraft has been forced to re-route mid-flight due to rough conditions - the carrier's second flight to encounter flight troubles this week.
South Island scrub fires now contained, but crews will monitor overnight
People evacuated from their homes are now being allowed back after hours of work from firefighters.
Reaping pink gold from South Island hydro canals - caviar harvest
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon in the Mackenzie District began experimenting with caviar three years ago and is in the midst of its short harvest period. Sally Murphy caught up with the company's chief… Audio
Father of student who died hopes partygoers 'released' from guilt
It was an "out-of-control situation" and the young people at the party should not have to live with the pain and guilt, Sophia Crestani's father says.
Council abandons plans for vigil for stabbed teen
The council cancelled the vigil for Enere McLaren-Taana shortly before it was due to start, saying it was "not appropriate".
