Otago
Bar with blocked fire exits to keep liquor licence
Fire and Emergency has withdrawn its application to suspend a popular Dunedin bar's licence after it locked its fire exits.
Prominent Dunedin man facing rape charge granted name supression
A prominent Dunedin man facing sexual assault charges will keep his name secret for now.
Blocked fire exits could see bar's licence suspended
The operators of a popular Dunedin bar say threat of on-licence suspension has been a profound wake up call.
NZ-born insurance CEO dies in Florida car accident
Glenn Renwick was twice listed by American business magazine Forbes as one of the 40 most admired chief executives in the world.
West Coast, Canterbury and Otago in for a drenching
Heavy rain warnings have been issued for parts of the South Island, with up to 190mm on the way.
'Kids do dumb things': Principal speaks out against keyboard warriors
Schools speak up on "challenging student behaviour" after an incident at Oxford Area School this week.
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Chris Wikaira (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Chris Wikaira. They discuss the return of The Southerner, a train between Christchurch and Dunedin, a… Audio
Wastewater spill into Lake Wakatipu
Queenstown Lakes District Council is investigating what it calls a regrettable wastewater spill into Lake Wakatipu.
Housing waitlist: Woman told no emergency homes available at all
Hine Taylor has been couch surfing for five months, wishing and waiting on social housing. Audio
First stand-alone liquor store to open in Lake Hāwea
Queenstown Lakes District Council has approved consent, but some community members aren't happy about not being consulted.
Clutha mayor blindsided by Mosgiel port proposal
A proposed inland port at Mosgiel last week received $8m in government funding and left Clutha's mayor frustrated.
Dunedin students told not to put up with run-down flats
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is this week inspecting rentals in the southern city.
Wānaka search and rescue responding to more avoidable accidents
Unprepared people are venturing deeper into back country, lured by influencers and websites.
Dunedin Concerto Competition 2025 finalists
RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump talks with the three finalists in this year's Dunedin Concerto Competition. Audio
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Cellist Portia Bell
RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump talks with Portia Bell, one of the three finalists in this year's Dunedin Concerto Competition. Audio
Brick-by-brick dismantling of historic Dunedin landmark begins
It's hoped the 25-metre tall, earthquake-risk Gasworks chimney can be repaired and put back together in the future.
Queenstown principals, parents push back on bus cuts
The Ministry of Education has signalled it may pull the plug on free buses for eight Queenstown schools. Audio
Pianist Ozan Biner-McGrath
RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump talks with Ozan Biner-McGrath, one of the three finalists in this year's Dunedin Concerto Competition. Audio
'$3 billion' Otago inland port proposal revealed
Construction giant Calder Stewart says it will boost the region's export capacity and create hundreds of jobs.
First signs of life at Dunedin hospital site
"It's hellishly slow," a former head of the emergency department says of any progress at the site.
