Dunedin
Professor Tony Ballantyne: Otago University's 150 years of success
Professor Tony Ballantyne speaks about history of The University of Otago, New Zealand's oldest university celebrating its 150th anniversary. Audio
Outrage over delay to defrock Otago priest
Survivors of sexual abuse say they are outraged it took more than 15 years to defrock a paedophile priest after he was convicted. Video, Audio
The Arcade Theatre Company is on fire!
A year ago saw the closure of Dunedin's long-running Fortune Theatre. A review has started on the state of Dunedin theatre, and in April consultants Charcoal Blue reported back on phase one, noting… Audio
'Wild Dunedin': Otago animals
The 'Wild Dunedin' podcast tells stories about the wild things, large and small, that live around the city. For example, the southern right whale used to be a common sight- and sound!- around Dunedin… Audio
Iraqi refugee family says Dunedin accommodation making them sick
A Iraqi refugee says his family has had to endure cold and damp living conditions in Dunedin because they weren't provided a full picture of the home they were moving into. Video, Audio
Dunedin locals gather to watch National Remembrance Service
In Dunedin, a small but intimate crowd sat in solemn silence as the National Remembrance Service was broadcast into the city's town hall. Audio
Jacinda Ardern inundated with love as she visits Dunedin mosque
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has spoken at the Dunedin mosque that was the original target of the accused gunman during her first visit to the city since the Christchurch terror attacks. Video, Audio
Dunedin councillors take back control of e-scooters
Dunedin's councillors have voted to take back control of e-scooters in the city. Unlike Auckland and Christchurch, Dunedin has no legislative control of Lime operating in the city's boundaries. But as… Audio
Dunedin City Council vows to oppose racism
Dunedin City Council has vowed to oppose racism in the city in a show of solidarity to the Muslim community after the attacks. The accused gunman lived in the city and had identified the Dunedin… Audio
Brenton Tarrant a ‘loner’ who practiced shooting
In Dunedin, where Brenton Tarrant lived for two years, some who had interactions with him describe him as a loner, while others say they had no idea what was obviously brewing inside. Video, Audio
Bruce Rifle Club
A hunter who visited a gun club frequented by the accused mass murderer, Brenton Tarrant, says he raised concerns about the club with police, but nothing was done. Pete Breidahl posted a video on… Audio
Al Huda Mosque in Dunedin
Dunedin's Muslim community this afternoon returned to Al Huda Mosque for the first time since Friday's terror attacks. The mosque was identified by Brenton Tarrant as his initial target. The news has… Audio
Police focus on Dunedin car
There is a strong police and armed offenders squad presence on a suburban Dunedin street, RNZ reporter Tim Brown says. A vehicle of interest, in the suburb of Waverly, may be related to one of the… Audio
EQC settles with evacuated Dunedin homeowners
EQC has reached settlements with six Dunedin homeowners, who were forced out of their properties before Christmas due to a land slip. Audio
Ruth Carraway creates drama in jail - and toilets!
Trouble-D is a play about the challenges, obstacles and enticements a recently released prisoner faces in the outside world, being performed at Otago Corrections Facility at Milburn and a first for… Audio
Lime e-scooters back on Auckland & Dunedin streets
Controversial Lime e-scooters are back almost two weeks since they were removed from the streets of Auckland and Dunedin after Auckland Council suspended the company's licence. Audio
2.5km Dunedin cycleway officially opens
The opening of Dunedin's central city cycleway has today been marked by local politicians and officials. But with other massive infrastructure projects looming for the central city, the cycleway's… Video, Audio
Dunedin City Council pulls Lime e-scooters off streets
Dunedin City Council is following following Auckland's lead and has tonight begun pulling Lime scooters off its streets. Audio
A charity concert honouring Paul McCartney's cousin
If you're a Beatles fan, Dunedin is the place to be this weekend. Some of the country's best musicians are covering songs from The Beatles and Paul McCartney in a concert, raising money for the Blind… Audio
Sarah Gallagher: Scarfie flats phenomenon
Student flats in Dunedin have a number of colourful and creative names, some of which are unfit to print. Sarah Gallagher has catalogued 18 years of research into these flats’ rich histories and… Audio, Gallery