Daisy Hudson

‘It’s not just you getting hurt’

A seriously injured survivor of a crash that killed a young Dunedin man is urging people to speak out if they feel unsafe because of others' driving behaviour.

Students show love for PM in Dunedin

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was mobbed by selfie-seeking students following her speech at the University of Otago this afternoon.

‘Apocalyptic’ scene confronts firefighters

Video footage captured by firefighters who were the first to arrive at the blaze at Lake Ohau shows they were confronted with an "apocalyptic" scene as they drove into the heart of the unprecedented flames.

Ohau fire: Long road ahead as battle goes on

The aftermath of the fire that swept through Lake Ohau Village early on Sunday. PHOTO: POOL

Ohau fire: Long road ahead as battle goes on

Firefighters are welcoming "good" conditions today as the battle against the huge Mackenzie Basin blaze continues.

Slideshow: Photos reveal damage of devastating Ohau blaze

Aerial photographs have revealed the scope of the devastating damage cause by the fire at Lake Ohau. Photo: Pool

Slideshow: Photos reveal damage of devastating Ohau blaze

Aerial photographs taken today have revealed the scope of the damage caused by the fire at Lake Ohau.

From scenic idyll to scene of destruction

Smoke drifts across the Ohau area yesterday afternoon as the fire continues to burn. PHOTOS:...

From scenic idyll to scene of destruction

On one side of the road is the picture-perfect Mackenzie Basin view — a stunning blue lake glistening in the afternoon sun, nestled below snow-capped mountains. On the other side, blackened earth and charred tree stumps.

‘Miracle’ nobody perished in Ohau blaze

‘Miracle’ nobody perished in Ohau blaze

"A nuclear bomb has gone off." That was how Janet Brown described her "slice of paradise", the once-idyllic Ohau Village, after fire tore through it on Sunday.

Fight goes on against Ohau fire

More than 40 houses were destroyed by the blaze in Ohau Village.

Fight goes on against Ohau fire

The weather may be coming to the aid of fire crews battling the huge blaze that tore through Lake Ohau Village, destroying dozens of homes.

'I need to get out': 79-year-old rescued as flames converged

A 79-year-old who has lost all his possessions in the Lake Ohau blaze has described being rescued by firefighters as flames converged from all sides.

Escaping an inferno: Car gets stuck amid bid to flee flames

Dunedin man Andy Winneke caught sight of the blaze from where he was camping with his family....

Escaping an inferno: Car gets stuck amid bid to flee flames

The owner of a bed and breakfast at Ohau has spoken of a terrifying escape in the dark as he tried to outrun 30 foot flames heading right for his property.

Some policies for the perfect party

Nothing screams party time like election night.

Barely a whisper on Maori policies

No solution has yet been found to the dispute over the land at Ihumatao. PHOTO: CHRISTINE O’CONNOR

Barely a whisper on Maori policies

There has been criticism of how little effort political parties have put in to engaging with Maori this election. Daisy Hudson looks at the issue, and what policies have been developed specifically...

Climate change focus still strong despite changed priorities

Cleaning up waterways was a big election platform in 2017, and the source of plenty of debate in...

Climate change focus still strong despite changed priorities

It’s been one of the biggest sources of contention between political parties over the past few years, and it doesn’t look like that will change any time soon. Daisy Hudson takes a look at...

Parties agreed on need to aid sector’s recovery

Tourism to places such as Wanaka has been hit hard by border closures as a result of Covid-19....

Parties agreed on need to aid sector’s recovery

New Zealand’s tourism sector has been worse than decimated by the Covid-19 pandemic, and the next Government will have its work cut out for it to support the struggling industry. Daisy Hudson reports.