Otago
'I and my children have lost trust in people' - How a daughter's million-dollar swindle broke a family apart
A six-year fight for justice had its final chapter in the Dunedin District Court last week.
'People die before they get seen' - Southland's cancer dilemma
Patient advocate Melissa Vining says Southland cancer patients are facing double the nationally recommended wait time to be seen. Audio
Documents show the struggle behind Dunedin Hospital
As early as June 2020, Treasury was warning the hospital project was "in doubt with major risks". Audio
Families, doctors speak out over Dunedin Hospital U-turn
One proposal to scale back the rebuild would see an entire inpatient floor scrapped - including mental health beds for the elderly. Audio
Dunedin Hospitals 6th level of inpatient building could be scrapped
A South Otago mum said the region shouldn't be forced to chose whose loved ones miss out on heath care to cut the budget for the Dunedin Hospital rebuild; it should go ahead as promised and be fit for… Audio
'Middle finger to localism' as freshwater plan blocked
A last-minute amendment was a 'specific attack on the Otago Regional Council', who can no longer pass planned freshwater protections.
Weekend cyclist found dead on Dunedin road
Police were called at 3.30pm on Sunday afternoon to reports a man had been found dead on Portobello Road, on the Otago Peninsula.
World-leading Dunedin Study tracking people through life gets renewed funding
Two long-running Otago University birth cohort studies have had their own longevity assured with a government grant.
Dunedin woman jailed after stealing nearly $1m from mother
Her brother says it is "a slap in the face" she was not ordered to repay it, after missing out on his inheritance.
Remote school principal disappointed over rural bus cuts
An Otago principal says it "doesn't feel like common sense prevails" when it comes to cuts to rural school bus services. Audio
Eatery's outdoor dining fees hiked 1500 percent
After years keeping costs flat in the wake of Covid, Queenstown's council has changed what it charges bars and restaurants to use public space for al fresco dining. Audio
More then 1000 claims lodged for Otago flood damage
Heavy rainfall in early October caused widespread flooding and slips in Dunedin and other parts of the region, with some residents having to evacuate in the middle of the night.
Hunt on for killer of sea lion pup, it's Mum in The Caitlins
Who shot a sea lion pup and it's mum in the Caitlins? Tess Brunton reports on the hunt for Otago's sea lion murderer Audio
Dunedin hospital rebuild: 'Our opportunity for this hospital comes only once'
Dunedin's mayor says the city needs the fit-for-purpose hospital the government had promised, not a cut-price ambulance at the bottom of the cliff.
'It's the unknown': Woman fears massive debt to fix flood-hit home
The solo mum is desperate, with her daughters and dog living apart from her while damage to her red stickered home is sorted. Audio
40 senior doctors give open letter to PM on Dunedin Hospital
In an open letter to the Prime Minister, more than 40 southern senior doctors are warning any cost cut cutting or down sizing of the Dunedin Hospital rebuild could leave it in a precarious state… Audio
Senior doctors warn PM over stalled Dunedin Hospital rebuild
Some 44 clinical directors across the southern region warn services could be left in a "precarious" state if the project does not go ahead.
Dunedin City Council wants feedback on tighter alcohol proposals
The proposed amendments focus on limiting alcohol-related harm, particularly among Dunedin's significant 18-24-year-old population, the council said.
Invercargill leaders thrown support behind Dunedin Hospital campaign
Invercargill councillors have thrown their support behind the 'They Save, We Pay" campaign for Dunedin Hospital.
Boil water notice remains for Clutha District
Flooding throughout Otago last weekend overwhelmed several water-treatment plants in Clutha District.
