Otago
Teen struck with hammer after road rage incident in Dunedin
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.
Relief over opening of $130m road in Queenstown
Years of roadworks have frustrated residents, businesses and tourists as the alternative to the existing route in from Frankton has been built. Audio
Otago Avian botulism outbreak: Wetlands nearby being monitored
More than 1000 infected waterfowl died at the Waikouaiti wastewater treatment plant. Audio
Immersive 'fulldome' show XYZZY nominated for global awards
Created by Simon Ward and Jess Johnson, in collaboration with Tuhura Otago Museum, the full dome show XYZZY has been nominated for the 2025 Best of Earth Awards, one of the highest honors in fulldome… Audio
Avian botulism: About 1000 birds killed in Otago, suspected Timaru outbreak
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.
Ranfurly residents urged to conserve water
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.
East of… Dunedin? City transformed for new Netflix show
Otago local Julie Hall's Antique Carriages business has a starring role in the new adaptation of the John Steinbeck classic. Audio
Police investigating 'unexplained' death of woman in Queenstown
Emergency services were called to the Windsor Place property on Saturday afternoon.
Storms and heavy rain to sweep east across the motu
Heavy rain warnings and watches have been issued, and people are being told to be prepared.
Bag of medical supplies from rescue helicopter found in 'trove of stolen items'
The bag containing critical medical equipment was stolen from a rescue helicopter in Mosgiel two weeks ago.
Council takes another council to court
The Otago Regional Council is taking the district council to Environment Court over repeated breaches at Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant.
'An abundance of flammable vegetation' - restricted fire season for Dunedin and Clutha
A restricted fire season has been declared for Dunedin and Clutha from tomorrow morning until further notice.
Professor's death leaves 'huge hole' in department
An active and popular member of University of Otago's psychology department died in December.
'It's in limbo': McCaw statue saga rumbles on
A project manager for a planned statue of the rugby legend to be erected in his hometown said he hopes it can finally be built this year.
Queenstown district council on notice after 'potential' wastewater river spillover
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QDLC) said it's been given two notices after failing to stop partially treated wastewater from spilling off the site of a local treatment plant and potentially…
Oamaru to transform into 1800s California for Netflix series
Hollywood has come to Oamaru, with the small South Island town transformed into 1800s California. Mayor for Waitaki Gary Kircher spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
$10k reward after supplies stolen from rescue helicopter
The chopper was burgled after taking a critically ill patient to a hospital. Audio
Reward offered to catch rescue helicopter drug thieves
The head of Otago's rescue helicopter is dipping into his own pocket to provide a $10,000 reward to catch whoever stole critical medical supplies from a rescue helicopter. Tess Brunton has more. Audio
'Steaming mad': Critical supplies stolen from rescue helicopter
The drugs that were taken also pose a danger if people take them recreationally, police warn.
Pacific Edge cancer diagnosis firm shares plunge after US decision
Otago cancer diagnostics company Pacific Edge has lost key US Medicare coverage for its flagship test, and it's share price has fallen 63 percent in early trading. But it says it may appeal the US…
