Lydia Anderson
Fatal crash driver left friend to die
A young man has been sentenced for taking his friend's life, and seriously injuring three others. Video, Audio
Southland ratepayers group want end to cycle trail spending
A damning report by Deloitte has criticised Southland District Council for mismanaging and poor budgeting of its unfinished cycle trail, which has spiralled out to nearly $10 million. Video, Audio
New doco charts history of Chinese in New Zealand
Just in time for the start of Chinese New Year celebrations, a new documentary opens today highlighting the lives of New Zealand's Chinese goldminers and immigrants. Audio
Kiwi workers make busy beavers at Christmas
Many workers across the country will knock off today for a summer break, but for many industries, the festive season is not a time to slow down. Audio
World's steepest street gets long-promised public toilet
Years of waiting, and now tourists heading up Dunedin's steepest street have what they've been asking for - a public toilet. But residents on Baldwin Street also have their concerns. Audio
'Tis the season to feel stressed
It's five sleeps until Christmas and many people still have a lots to do. So if you're feeling stressed this week Lydia Anderson's been asking the experts for some advice - they say get organised and… Audio
Queenstown Lakes expecting busiest New Year yet
Queenstown Lakes district geared up for a full house on New Years Eve. Audio
More Kiwis turning to generic Hepatitis C meds for cure
More and more Kiwis with Hepatitis C are importing generic treatments, which are curing them of the virus and giving them a new lease of life. Audio
Southland reveals plan to attract 10,000 people to the region
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has launched a new strategy and a cash injection to get thousands more people to move to Southland. Audio
Some waterfront Dunedin properties drop in value
Some Dunedin residents in the sought-after seaside suburb of St Clair have been surprised to learn the capital value of their properties has dropped by more than $100,000. Audio
Central Otago residents told: Be vigilant of hard drugs
Central Otago residents are being told to check mailboxes of empty holiday homes for hard drugs after two recent drug busts in the district. The area's not seen widespread influence of drugs such as P… Audio
How to catch a kiwi
At the Orokonui Ecosanctuary near Dunedin, conservation staff have been running around the bush trying to catch Kiwi to send to a predator free island. Video, Audio
Otago coastal settlements evacuated after tsunami warning
A state of emergency was declared in Dunedin for the first time in 36 years following this morning's earthquake. Hundreds of people were evacuated to higher ground. Audio
Helicopter accidentally dropped 1080 on takeoff, new documents
A helicopter company contracted to drop 1080 in Fiordland accidentally dropped the toxin on takeoff because it left a bucket open, new documents reveal. Video, Audio
Michael Laws determined to shake up Otago Regional Council
Former Whanganui mayor Michael Laws says he'll carry through with his promise to shake up the Otago Regional Council after winning a seat at last month's local body elections. Audio
Queenstown residents want end to dangerous parking
Queenstown residents living near the town's airport are fed up with the droves of people parking on the road outside. Video, Audio
Sombre last day for Ranfurly's only bank
Westpac branches around the country closed today. One such closure was in Ranfurly, where locals dropped flowers and cards to the bankers who are losing their jobs. Audio
Building's leaf design kicks up Arrowtown opposition
The design for an Arrowtown church parish centre - it would be shaped like a giant olive leaf - has some residents worried it's not in step with the town's historic character. Audio
Heritage rich Dunedin ponders cost of protecting old buildings
Dunedin has New Zealand's largest concentration of Victorian and Edwardian buildings - but how much is too much to spend on keeping them up to scratch? Video, Audio
Penguin fence ruffles feathers
The agency that built the country's first penguin underpass says it's willing to lower a protective fence that has upset locals. Video, Audio
