Timothy Brown
When is a power pole too old and in need of replacement
One power pole in Dunedin was identified as needing replacing in 2015 but is still there three years later. With some power poles in Dunedin installed nearly a century ago, how many others are due for… Video, Audio
Dunedin power pole on lean needed replacing in 2015
Aurora, the lines company owned by Dunedin City Council, says a power pole which is on a precarious lean on a main road and near a primary school, told Checkpoint it was red-tagged for replacement in… Video, Audio
Silberhorn deer velvet trial wraps up in Dunedin
The eight days trial at the Dunedin District Court was to determine intention on the part of Silberhorn Limited when, between 2011 and 2015, it sold 22 batches of deer velvet pills that contained less… Audio
Silberhorn director diluted deer velvet based on 'nose bleed'
Ian Carline says he used himself and others as "guinea pigs" when testing the strength of his deer velvet capsules, and used the results as a basis to his decision to dilute the product with carob. Audio
Deer velvet, the chocolate substitute and the conspiracy
Reporter Timothy Brown follows the twists and turns of an unusual disputed facts hearing between the Commerce Commission and Silberhorn Limited, which pleaded guilty to topping up deer velvet capsules… Audio
Case between Silberhorn and Commerce Commission continues
Now to Dunedin, where a hearing to settle disputed facts arising in a case between the Commerce Commission and Silberhorn Limited - producers of deer velvet pills - entered its second day. Audio
Silberhorn named in Commerce Commission case
Silberhorn deer velvet capsules, which Sir Bob Charles attributed his longevity to, have been the subject of a Commerce Commission investigation. A disputed facts hearing began in the Dunedin District… Video, Audio
New bungy slingshot is adventure tourism on steroids
The newest AJ Hackett Bungy is part-bungy, part-human slingshot, and as our Otago-Southland reporter Timothy Brown found out first hand, it's not for the faint of heart. Video, Audio
Youth crime drops but robbery rises
The latest police statistics show the number of offences committed by young people has dropped dramatically during the past four years. But their involvement in robbery has bucked the trend and… Audio
Laws criticises Otago council's $30m headquarters plans
The Otago Regional Council has been told to focus on protecting the environment, rather than build a flash new headquarters. One of its councillors Michael Laws says the council's plan to spend up to… Audio
Increased access to Hunter Valley unnecessary, leasee's lawyer argues
Department of Conservation is supporting the Walking Access Commission's appeal for an easement on a 40km road that winds through Hunter Valley Station, which its leasee - millionaire American Matt… Video, Audio
Kendrick Lamar kicks-off his NZ tour in Dunedin
It's the first of three shows the Grammy and Pullitzer prize-winning artist will play in New Zealand. Video, Audio
Special housing areas - have they worked?
Special housing areas were meant to increase the affordability of homes by "streamlining the planning and consent process". The then Labour opposition derided the legislation, saying it was used by… Audio
Queenstown fears foreign buyer ban will push up house prices
There are fears the Government's foreign buyer ban may have drastic consequences for communities like Queenstown. Queenstown is both the most unaffordable place to live in New Zealand and has the… Audio
Water the new gold in Otago
Water use and water rights are a hot topic throughout New Zealand, but probably nowhere more so than in the country's driest area - Central Otago. Water is the new gold in the region and there is a… Audio
M bovis eradication: Govt 'giving it a shot' with $886m plan
The government admits its plan to wipe out the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis is a near billion dollar gamble. The Agriculture Minister, Damien O'Connor, says the plan may not work, but there's no… Audio
Deep South feels the brunt of early wintry blast
Queenstown and the surrounding areas have experienced freezing temperatures, icy roads and plenty of snow. For some, it marks the beginning of the best time of the year. Video, Audio
The Colombian refugees who call Invercargill home
In the last three months, a small but growing number of Colombian refugees have moved to Invercargill for a second chance, with hopes to finally be in a place where they can live in peace. Video, Audio
Pleas for Southland Museum to remain open amid arts funding boost
Critics opposing Southland Museum's closure says it should stay open, as Invercargill City Council announces a $40 million funding boost to reinvigorate arts and culture. Video, Audio
Otago mayors plead Govt to fund children's village
Roxburgh and Otaki's children's villages, run by Stand Children's Services, are on the chopping block as Stand needs $3 million to keep them open. Audio
