Otago
Pharmacist faulted for not warning of Covid-19 vaccine risk
The pharmacist vaccinated Rory Nairn, who died 12 days later.
Fears Queenstown's homeless problem is about to snowball
The town may see an influx of hundreds of people sleeping in tents this winter, advocates warn.
The Dunedin embalmer following the family profession
At 30 years old, Jodie Hope is not the usual type of person people associate with funeral directing - but traditions are changing. Audio
Scientists uncover details in depths of Lake Wānaka
The map will allow hazard modellers and councils to better prepare for earthquakes and tsunamis, NIWA says. Audio
Netball: Major blow to Southern Steel veteran
The Southern Steel have been dealt a major blow with former Silver Fern midcourter Shannon Saunders ruled out of the remainder of the ANZ Premiership through injury.
Spate of football coach abuse against referees 'will not be tolerated'
Three Southern Premiere League club football coaches have been disciplined for bad behaviour after being red carded for allegedly abusing referees at the weekend.
Social housing in a heritage building
The project's developer believes it will be NZ's first social housing project inside a heritage-listed building. Audio
Property investment company seeking fast-track approval for Wanaka hospital
The $300 million privately funded hospital would be managed by a private healthcare operator.
Glenorchy residents well-prepared for natural hazards - but are tourists?
Planning is underway to help communities at the head of Lake Whakatipu, including Glenorchy, adapt to flooding, earthquakes and liquefaction.
Three arrested after tourist bus ransacked in Otago
Overseas travellers arrived back from the beach to find their bus had been broken into and ransacked.
Totally Chill: Bids roll in for Martin Phillipps' music collection
Part of the collection of the Chills leader is up for auction. His friend Bruce Mahalski talks to Music 101 about some of the best items. Audio
Duck shooting - a family tradition
West Otago farmer, Adrian McIntyre, says the late grain harvest down his way means there are plenty of ducks around for the opening of the duck shooting season. The first weekend is a bit like… Audio
Dunedin leading the swim charge to the Olympics
New Zealand swimming is on the rise and Dunedin is leading the way.
Appeal for sightings of fisherman missing for more than a week
His four-wheel-drive and trailer were found at a boat ramp and his vessel anchored at a river mouth.
'I was in awe of him': Sir Vincent O'Sullivan remembered
Friend Dame Fiona Kidman called the prolific writer and poet the wittiest and most generous man anyone could ever meet. Audio
Churches look to ditch insurance over high costs
Some Catholic churches are ditching traditional insurance policies - and say the money could be better used elsewhere. Audio
100 dead birds found on shore of Lake Wānaka
It's not yet known what caused the deaths, but it could be down to algal blooms or botulism, officials say.
Central Otago home owners facing rates rise up to 33%
The district mayor says it is a "very hard pill to swallow" and delayed non-critical work to deal with rising costs.
Reclusive photographer's body went undiscovered for months
The death of Peter Robb made international headlines for his misguided pursuits at love, but remains unexplained.
Temporary fix for Lawrence water supply on track, council says
Clutha District Council says it is on target to temporarily fix a town's water supply before it is expected to run out.