Otago
Waitaki council accepts Crown intervention over water plan
The Waitaki District Council's standalone water services delivery plan was rejected last month.
McDonald's takes another bite at a Wānaka store
The fast food giant's bid to build a restaurant at Mt Iron was declined, so it has now applied to build a 450-square-metre restaurant in the Three Parks business area. Audio
More than 300 Southland, South Otago residents still without power
PowerNet says some customers have not had electricity for 13 days.
McDonald's back for a second bite with new Wānaka restaurant plan
McDonald's is back for a second bite in Wānaka, after its original plans for a restaurant were scuppered by super-sized opposition. The fast-food giant has picked a new site and while some locals see… Audio
Fireworks shot at emergency services in Dunedin
They were responding to reports of 50 people shooting fireworks at each other
Farmers lead initiative to support rural Clutha families hit hard by storm
About 50 people set off on Tuesday morning to check in on those in hard hit areas.
Hīkoi for Our Health marches through Dunedin streets
Dunedin protesters say the government needs to urgently address a health system in crisis.
Regional Wrap: working with kelp in the Waitaki
Regional Wrap: working with kelp in the Waitaki. Audio
'Wear thin pretty soon': Start of second week with no power
Residents are adapting to using gas bottles, generators and car headlights for cooking, heating and lighting. Audio
Weather-related insurance claims top 5000
Recovery and repair costs are already in the millions as claims climb.
Air rifle fired into Dunedin house window
Police are asking anyone who saw anything unusual around the Sawyers Bay area to come forward.
Crash on Otago bridge closes section of SH1
As travellers return home from the long weekend, crashes have closed or backed up parts of the main highway.
Charges laid after online threats against Islamic Centre - Police
An 18-year-old faces charges of causing harm by posting digital communication, after threatening the Wellington Islamic Centre.
Mystery surrounds exit of high school principal
The principal of Dunedin's Columba College will not be returning to the school after several months on leave.
Lake Hāwea fast-track referral declined
Contact Energy wanted to drop the lake's minimum operating level to boost renewable generation and strengthen electricity supply.
Jobseekers ignoring 'buffet' of roles in pricy tourist towns, employers say
Despite demand for jobs running red-hot, some Queenstown and Wānaka employers say it's never been harder to find staff. Audio
Hundreds of vacancies listed at NZ tourist resorts
As desperate job seekers battle for work across the country, Queenstown and Wanaka are bucking the trend. Katie Todd reports. Audio
Orange weather warnings continue overnight, for South and North Islands
A rough night lies ahead as further win and rain looms for many rainsoaked areas in the South Island..
