Tess Brunton
Secondary teachers want more support and pay ahead of strike
Secondary teachers want more support and more money as they get ready to strike again next week. The Post Primary Teachers' Association says its members voted overwhelmingly to reject an improved… Audio
Oturehua's looking for main street retailers due to retirement
From the neighbourhoods around Southland and Otago is reporter Tess Brunton Audio
Uni of Otago releases March 15 Project findings
Researchers say the March 15 terrorist attack left Christchurch's Muslim community with high rates of both mental health problems and post-traumatic growth. Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Around the motu: Tess Brunton in Dunedin
Tess talks about the planned new gold mine being fast tracked in Otago, students struggling with bad flats, water costs blames for rates rise in Waitaki and the winners of the Big Sing. Audio
NZ school choir competition embraces diverse languages
Dunedin's hills are alive with the sound of music as the Big Sing competition for school choirs heats up. Audio
Dunedin's Big Sing competition begins
Dunedin's hills are alive with the sound of music as the Big Sing competition for school choirs heats up. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Big Sing competition reaches its crescendo
A thousand choir singers are converging on Dunedin as the Big Sing competition reaches its crescendo. More than 200 secondary school choirs pitched for a position in the Big Sing Finale with the top… Audio
Invercargill's eight mayoral candidates debate
Eight candidates vying for Invercargill's top job stepped up during a mayoral debate in the city on Tuesday night. Reporter Tess Brunton was there. Audio
Invercargill to gain first new mayor since the 90s
Invercargill will soon have a new mayor, but this vote is different to recent ones. It's the first election since the 1990s that an incumbent hasn't sought re-election, with current Mayor Nobby Clark… Audio
Gore's mayoral hopefuls face off in debate
It's a two-horse race in the Gore District with former councillor Nicky Davis and current mayor Ben Bell facing off for the mayoralty. Tess Brunton was there. Audio
Otago parents fundraising for playground
A group of Otago parents hope a so-called "dead rockers" fundraiser will help to turn a patch of dirt into a toddlers' playground. It's been more than a decade since the playground next to the… Audio
South Otago residents want action to prepare for future floods
South Otago residents want action as they prepare to face more flooding and other hazards in the future. Tess Brunton reports Audio
Dunedin students falling prey to 'slumlords'
A University of Otago student is sharing her flat horror story in the hope it will be a call to action and prevent others from falling prey to bad landlords. Today, Dunedin City Council was warned… Audio
Around the motu: Tess Brunton on Dunedin
Council to consider public response to consultation over flood risk in South Dunedin and DOC investigates the discovery of a dead stoat on supposedly stoat free Rakiura/Stewart Island. Audio
Two popular regional flights on the chopping block
Two popular regional flights in the South Island are on the chopping block due to what is has been described as 'out of control' costs. Sounds Air will soon can its flights from Blenheim to… Audio
Dunedin suburb becomes hub for Italian expats
A Dunedin seaside suburb is becoming a haven for Italian expats. Tess Brunton reports from Dunedin. Audio
Little Italy at Dunedin's St Clair
Dunedin seaside suburb of St Clair is a surprising hub of Italian foodie culture - Tess Brunton has the story Audio
14-year-old sentenced for killing of Dunedin schoolboy
A 14-year-old killer will spend more than three years behind bars for the manslaughter of Dunedin schoolboy Enere McLaren-Taana. The then-13-year-old stabbed the 16-year-old victim, who was a Trinity… Audio
Dunedin teenager to be sentenced over bus stabbing
The young teenage killer of a Dunedin student is being sentenced on Friday. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Weather warnings across many parts of the country
Heavy rain warnings for several parts of the motu today, including the sodden top of the South Island.
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