Lydia Anderson
Dunedin cafe owners expected more from council over water warning
Dunedin businesses are upset they weren't contacted directly about the boil water notice, which was imposed after untreated water was mistakenly let into the city's drinking water system. Video, Audio
New plans for chocolate company in Dunedin
Jim O'Malley unveilled his plans for a new publicly-owned chocolate company in Dunedin. He says when the lights go out at Cadbury on March 31, he wants the new company to hit the ground running. Audio
Trail proposed between Marlborough and Chch
KiwiRail says it's open to the idea of partnering with a proposed cycle trail down the South Island's east coast, but it's going to take some convincing. Audio
Dunedin employer dips into own pocket to help staff save
Saving up money for a house or study isn't easy for those on lower incomes, so one Dunedin employer has come up with a way to help their staff save. Audio
Average house in Queenstown now worth $1.1m
Queenstown house values have shot up 20 percent in the past year, and for the past quarter the resort town has outstripped the Auckland region for the highest average price nationwide. Audio
Otago chocolate carnival not so sweet - Jaffa race postponed
Every year, thousands of Dunedin residents and tourists gather on Baldwin St to watch 75,000 Jaffas bounce down the steep slope. It's part of the annual Chocolate Carnival, which may not have a future… Audio
Australian who nearly severed man's hand sentenced
Australian Shaan Roker has been jailed for six and a half years for assaulting his former partner and her father. Audio
Otago University staff reel from announcement of 180 job cuts
Wide-ranging job cuts are being proposed for non academic staff at Otago University campuses in Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Audio
Dunedin puts on Scottish welcome for final America's Cup parade
Thousands of people braved the cold to welcome home and congratulate Team New Zealand, in its final America's Cup parade. Video, Audio
Dunedin prepares for America's Cup victory parade
Dunedin prepares to welcome Emirates Team New Zealand for the final America's Cup victory parade today. Audio
Big Chill brings snow and ice to the South Island
A polar blast is sweeping up the South Island, disrupting flights and causing "treacherous" road conditions. Video, Audio
Elderly waiting on floor 'not good enough' - PSA
Elderly patients waiting for eye appointments at Dunedin Hospital were forced to sit on the floor, whilst one waited seven hours without being seen at all. Video, Audio
Stewart Island residents fire up at MPI in oyster meeting
About 70 residents packed out the Stewart Island's community hall last night to hear from Ministry for Primary Industries officials about the cull of the island's farmed oysters, and make clear their… Audio
Dunedin children waiting more than a year for dental check ups
A shortage of dental therapists in Dunedin means some children are having to wait more than a year for dental check ups at community oral health hubs. Audio
Sea lions set to establish breeding colony on Stewart Island
It's been 200 years since an official colony formed on the mainland or Stewart Island. But if the colony at Port Pegasus sees 35 pups born next year, the colony's status would be official, after five… Audio
Dunedin principals reassured over lead levels
The principals of five Dunedin schools where increased lead levels have been found in soil tests say there is no need to panic. Audio
Council will consult over finishing overbudget cycle trail
Southland District Mayor Gary Tong says his council will consult the public before deciding how to finish a controversial, overbudget cycle trail Audio
Dunedin adapts to help former refugees make new lives
It's been a year since the first Syrian refugee families arrived in Dunedin. While the crisis they fled from is as volatile as ever, the former refugees are taking solace in their new-found home. Audio
Dunedin residents concerned proposed hotel would block views
More than 200 people have made a submission around a proposed 17-storey modern hotel that would sit behind Dunedin's heritage buildings in the Octagon. Audio
Dunedin parking wardens subject to near daily violence
Body cameras have recorded 18 incidents of abuse or violence against parking wardens since they were introduced a month ago. Audio
