Otago
South Island vegetation fires fanned by strong winds
Fire crews are fighting multiple blazes, and evacuations are under way in some communities.
Reaping pink gold from South Island hydro canals - caviar harvest
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon in the Mackenzie District began experimenting with caviar three years ago and is in the midst of its short harvest period. Sally Murphy caught up with the company's chief… Audio
Father of student who died hopes partygoers 'released' from guilt
It was an "out-of-control situation" and the young people at the party should not have to live with the pain and guilt, Sophia Crestani's father says.
Council abandons plans for vigil for stabbed teen
The council cancelled the vigil for Enere McLaren-Taana shortly before it was due to start, saying it was "not appropriate".
Around the motu: Kim Bowden covering Queenstown/Wanaka
After years of sitting unused due to earthquake risk, Cromwell's War Memorial Hall has been demolished in recent weeks. Kim talks to Kathryn about what will replace it. Also the reaction from Wanaka… Audio
Five children, baby, taken to hospital after two-car crash
Five children and a baby involved in a two-car crash were taken to hospital by police as no ambulances were available.
Pupils warned not to share name of alleged murderer
The school principal of a Dunedin teenager fatally stabbed last week is cautioning students not to illegally share the name of the 13-year-old murder accused.
Sophia Crestani inquest: Partygoers recall seeing her looking scared
Another partygoer at the flat where Sophia Crestani died said many people came close to death that night.
Tenant 'too scared to find out the truth' if Sophia Crestani had died
A tenant at the flat where she died said they had "kinda had a thing", and that he did not want to believe it when first told of her death.
No effort into guest safety at fatal Dunedin student flat party, tenant admits
The tenants had blocked off other exits, sealed up doors, and put plastic on the floors to protect their belongings.
Fatal stabbing at bus hub spurs multi-agency safety action
The group will be tasked with developing short, medium and long-term options to improve the culture at the bus hub.
Safety fears raised with owner of party house where Sophia Crestani died
The University of Otago proctor wrote a letter also warning of possible structural failure at the house - before the party.
Pupils advised to avoid Dunedin bus hub after fatal stabbing
It comes as the outpouring of grief for the teen who was fatally stabbed there continues.
Project to boost Central Otago's native biodiversity set to begin
A reserve on the hillside above the State Highway 85 entranceway into Alexandra will be planted out over a five-year period.
Southern Steel inflict four-goal loss on Northern Mystics
The Southern Steel have overcome a late rally and brutal Northern Mystics defence to post their second win of the ANZ Premiership season.
Highlanders take 36-point victory over Fijian Drua
The Highlanders' cohesive play and relentless attacking efforts left the Drua struggling to keep up.
High school fights becoming more aggressive, principal says
The comments come after a spate of knife incidents, including one in which a Dunedin teen was killed.
Councils seek Health NZ commitment to improve Otago public health services
Central Otago councils say they want a clear commitment from Health New Zealand to improve local public health services.
Officers were at scene of Dunedin fatal stabbing within a minute
Police began providing medical aid to the victim - who suffered a single stab would - and the attack happened "very, very quickly".
'A wonderful young man': Tributes for Dunedin stabbing victim
Friends and family are paying tribute to Enere McLaren-Taana, who died following a stabbing in central Dunedin.