Otago

Emergency services were called to the airport as a precaution.

The Wellington Blaze have swept up the Super Smash women's title, proving too strong for the Otago Sparks in the final.

South Islanders saw a fireball break through the atmosphere near Wanaka overnight with a loud sonic boom.

The delays and cost-cutting have been "frustrating and disappointing", critic says, and the government needs to "suck it up [and] commit the funds". Audio

The government is being unrealistic and ignoring the needs of an ageing population, an Associate Professor of Psychiatry says. Audio

They blocked Simeon Brown's exit, chanting "build it once, build it right" and "public health, not private wealth".

While the number of inpatient beds at the new hospital will be reduced, Simeon Brown says there is room to expand.

NZ's newly minted health minister is expected to share details about the coalition's plan for the new hospital build on Friday. Audio

Twenty-nine chicks have been born so far, with another 11 eggs still to hatch.

Glyn Lewers has been talking to ministers about the possibility of introducing a congestion charge, although he has emphasised this would not apply to locals.

A 16-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit on the head with a hammer soon after a car crash.

Years of roadworks have frustrated residents, businesses and tourists as the alternative to the existing route in from Frankton has been built. Audio

More than 1000 infected waterfowl died at the Waikouaiti wastewater treatment plant. Audio

Otago Fish & Game said it was the first known major outbreak of the bacterial disease in the region, while in Timaru rescuers are scrambling to respond to a suspected outbreak.

The Central Otago District Council said recent heavy rainfall had caused dirty river conditions, which had limited its ability to treat water to safe levels.

Otago local Julie Hall's Antique Carriages business has a starring role in the new adaptation of the John Steinbeck classic. Audio

Emergency services were called to the Windsor Place property on Saturday afternoon.

Heavy rain warnings and watches have been issued, and people are being told to be prepared.

The bag containing critical medical equipment was stolen from a rescue helicopter in Mosgiel two weeks ago.