Otago
Ikea owner's first New Zealand forest 'Timber production first
Ingka Investments, the parent company of furniture giant Ikea, now owns 30,000 hectares of forestry in Aotearoa. It's first purchase saw the conversion of Wisp Hill Station in southern Otago from… Audio
Growing demand for on-farm fun from international tourists
Agritourism NZ's Marijke Dunselman outlines how farmers and growers can take advantage of growing global demand for authentic experiences on the farm. Audio
Sophie Elliott's dad fears her murderer could kill again if released
Clayton Weatherston stabbed the 22-year-old to death so viciously the knife broke. He's up for parole for the first time.
Jigsaw puzzle racing and cornhole light up Masters Games
More than 3500 competitors will face off in a range of sports - from traditional athletics to ballroom dancing and the popular jigsaw puzzle racing.
Otago Peninsula on the verge of being possum-free
Efforts to stamp the pests out, including using AI cameras and detection dog Scout, have been going for years.
A History of Student Radio - Episode Five
In this new bonus episode Yadana Saw looks at the challenges facing the Student Radio Network and how the stations are staying alive and relevant in an increasingly digital first, music streaming… Audio
Former Dunedin mayor remembered at special council meeting
Councillors paid tribute to Jules Radich, remembering him as a passionate leader who always put his community first, with a smile and a twinkle in his eye. Audio
'Hell of a shock': Clutha death a possible murder-suicide attempt
Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of a woman at a Clutha property, where a man was also found critically injured.
Damien O'Connor not standing in West Coast-Tasman at next election
Labour MP Damien O'Connor on Monday confirmed he won't seek to regain the West Coast-Tasman electorate - but is not ruling out standing on the list.
150,000 tonnes of fallen trees, $1m council costs: Clutha cleanup continues
One contractor says they now have a two-year local wait list. Audio
Homicide investigation launched following Clutha death
It comes after a woman died at a Clutha property and a man remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Person found dead, another in critical condition after 'serious' incident in Clutha
Police were called to an incident at 6.10pm.
Celebrated poet's 239-year-old manuscript on display in Dunedin
The framed letter dated August 22, 1787 is believed to have been written by Robert Burns in Edinburgh before he departed for the Highlands.
McDonald's gets consent for Wānaka drive-through
The fast food giant will develop a 450 square-metre 24 hour restaurant and drive-through in the Otago town.
Liquor store in Lake Hāwea approved despite record objections
Queenstown Lakes District Licensing Committee has approved a liquor licence for a Super Liquor franchise in the Longview subdivision of Lake Hawea.
Four-vehicles crash in Lindis Pass
The crash is causing delays after blocking a lane on State Highway 8 in the Lindis Pass.
Man arrested after coward-punch assault outside Arrowtown bar
The victim was knocked unconscious, and needed hospital treatment for facial injuries.
Thousands of 'ghost houses' remain empty in Queenstown
As Queenstown's population booms, and its house prices soar, experts say a largely invisible force is having a major effect on the housing market. Katie Todd reports. Audio
Former mayor pushes back on claims by Tim Shadbolt’s wife
Former Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark disputes claims made at Sir Tim Shadbolt's funeral that his colleagues have blood on their hands. Otago/Southland reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
