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Vaccination centre needed for students, OUSA says

Southern District Health Board has no plans to open a walk-in centre on campus.

Students told those who headed home gambled academic future

The message was contained in an email sent to first-year health science students.

Seven jet boaters from six bubbles charged over breaches

One of the men had travelled from Dunedin - a four-hour drive.

Man runs over fleeing child's bike during lockdown rampage

The man also ran through red lights as he hurled abuse at strangers.

Out of MIQ and into travel chaos

Domestic journeys add to the strain of returning home during Level 4 lockdown.

'Unbelievable': Man leads police on three separate high-speed chases

The man was jailed for two years, 10 months and will be off the road untill mid-2026.

Australian gang could be establishing in south

The gang has a long-standing rivalry with the Mongols.

Missing three-year-old found near Dunedin beach

Footprints were found heading from the boys' house towards the beach next door.

Covid-19: Dancing man, Pokemon Go player amongst rule breakers

A person playing Pokemon Go and a group of dirt bike riders were also caught by police.

'Absolutely betrayed': Father of poisoned son hopes mother will never see child again

The mother was sentenced to home detention after pleading guilty to poisoning her son.

Hero to villain: Truck driver who fled scene, was once a 'Hero'

Instead of checking on the victims, the driver did a runner on foot.

'Ripped off': Man storms dealer's house after cannabis deal goes wrong

Tyler Coll will spend the next six months on a curfew after a bungled armed hold-up.

'She's nothing to me': Father of toddler poisoned by mother to face ex-partner in court

A woman is being sentenced for poisoning her 15-month old son multiple times.

Man smashed into SUV and fled, leaving 6 people for dead

Rather than check on his victims, the man spoke to witnesses, then fled on foot.

'Bugger off, I've worked too hard': Dairy owner faces off against robber

The owner says the would-be robber was wielding a tyre iron.

Woman who tried to carjack nun during LSD trip granted parole

Lisa McCormack, 24, will be released to a Christchurch address next week.

Weather warnings as strong winds, heavy rain forecast

Gusts could reach 130km/h in the Canterbury high country, and up to 120km/h elsewhere.

'Mind blown': Woman reunited with ring stolen 30 years ago

"I'm quite amazed, it's a bit hard to believe."