Otago
Wānaka residents grill ministers over healthcare shortfalls
About 300 people attended the meeting for answers on why they are paying for blood tests, travelling to Dunedin for basic scans and waiting months for children to see psychiatrists. Audio
Power company seeks to drain more from Lake Hāwea
Lake Hāwea residents are alarmed by a power company proposal that could dramatically lower their local shoreline.
Concern over chemicals in mass sewage discharges into Shotover River
Wastewater being discharged into Queenstown's Shotover River could breach national ammonia limits.
Regional Wrap goes to the Māniatoto: Ranfurly
The Māniatoto plain, sits high inland in Central Otago bounded by ranges. It's known for its distinct beauty, and climate of extremes: from dry and hot in summer, to snow and temperatures well below… Audio
Council wants wastewater discharge into Shotover River decided by Environment Court
District council asks regional council to refer retrospective consent application for discharge directly to Environment Court.
Freedom camping or 'free parking'? Queenstown Lakes' plan to manage campers
The council's draft bylaw would set limits on stays and designate free camping sites, after the previous rules were quashed by the High Court last year.
'Thrilling': Teen campaigner on hand as first Jetstar flight arrives
Orange fever has struck Dunedin as it welcomed the return of international flights after a five-year hiatus during the pandemic. Audio
'Very cold, very damp and very stressful': Kāinga Ora tenant left in water-damaged home
A Otago mother and her son who has a disability were stuck living in a cold, dark and wet house for nearly a week after a hot water cylinder burst.
Genetic marker found for rare children's brain disease
An Otago-led team has uncovered a genetic cause for a rare children's brain disorder.
One dead, more injured in wave of house fires overnight
One person died in a house fire in Marton on Saturday morning, and others were injured in separate blazes.
Police appealing for help to find missing Mosgiel man
Christopher Beaumont, who is 72, has been missing since about 2.45pm.
One dead after Otago farm crash, one in critical condition after car fire
A person has died and another flown to hospital in a critical condition after separate incidents in Otago.
Dunedin police call for sightings of missing elderly man
'Peter' was last seen on Thursday in the suburb of Kenmure.
Small school raises $15,000 in butter fundraiser
Westgold, which was supplying the butter blocks for school fundraisers, had to put their prices up at the beginning of June. Audio
Moment of Calm: Fernanda's Birds
This week's Sonic Moment of Calm was sent to us by a listener in Otago. Audio
Night sky turning blue for Matariki
Last year, a trust illuminated the clock tower and, after a great reception, decided to take it a step further.
Bore water clear following diesel spill, but experts remain cautious
About 14,000 litres of diesel leached into the ground at the prison in May after the hatch of a fuel tank was left open.
Progress made at troubled Shotover wastewater treatment plant, council says
The Environment Court required the Queenstown Lakes District Council to make facility upgrades as well as operation and maintenance changes.
Support for Queenstown Lakes mayor, councillors drops to 17%
The survey asked 405 people about the council's leadership, core services and communication
Council must fix issues with Shotover wastewater plant
The Environment Court has ruled the Queenstown Lakes District Council must fix issues with its troubled Shotover wastewater treatment plant.
