Tess Brunton

The worst is yet to come for the Tasman region. Reporter Tess Brunton, who is in Wakefield, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Rain is gentling falling in Tasman, but is expected to grow in intensity later on Thursday. Reporter Tess Brunton, who is in Brightwater, southwest of Nelson, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Orange fever has struck Dunedin as it welcomes the return of international flights after a five-year hiatus during Covid. Tess Brunton was there. Audio

A Dunedin mum and her son, who has a severe disability, have been stuck in a cold, dark, wet Kāinga Ora house for nearly a week after a hot water cylinder burst. Katie, who RNZ is only identifying by… Audio

Tourism operators aren't sure whether they'll welcome smooth sailing or face choppy waters once the Interislander service loses one of its ferries. The Aratere retires in August, reducing the Cook… Audio

The father of Sophia Crestani, who was crushed to death at an over-crowded Otago student house party, is calling for a liquor store in the heart of Dunedin's student quarter to shut an hour earlier… Audio

A coroner wants the police to reinvestigate the death of Gore pre-schooler Lachlan Jones, saying too many questions remain unanswered and criticising flaws in earlier investigations. Audio

A coroner will deliver his findings into the death of Gore pre-schooler Lachlan Jones on Friday - six years after he was found dead in a council sewage pond. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Ingrid… Audio

In today's episode, a new poll shows more New Zealanders oppose rather than favour the government's pay equity shakeup, demolition crews are racing against the tide to remove the burnt-out wreck of an… Audio

The government is investing over $15 million to upgrade infrastructure and enhance conservation in Milford Sound - also confirming flights and cruise ships will continue to operate. Tourism reporter… Audio

In recent years, floodwater and contaminated muck has flowed through homes, businesses and streets in the rural Otago town of Middlemarch. The regional council held a community meeting to update… Audio

RNZ's Otago reporter Tess Brunton reports on the launch of the country's first commercial snail farm Audio

Māori tourism is on the rise, and operators say the key to its continued success is offering authentic cultural experiences. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio

Tess Brunton reports on a newly discovered native spider, big on eyes and small of genitalia Audio

The tourism industry is eager to welcome more visitors as a leader warns growth must have the blessing of Kiwis to be successful. The country's largest tourism business event, TRENZ, is underway in… Audio

Regional tourism organisations are getting together to encourage tourists to visit North Island sights, Tess Brunton reports on this new initiative. Audio