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Nelson school expects up to 40 close contacts of Covid-19 case
Enner Glynn School is one of two in Nelson closed because of a positive case.

Possible to 'get around' Nelson school Covid-19 cases - Bloomfield
The DHB will front a press conference at 2pm today.

New Covid-19 case in Nelson unlinked, officials investigating source
There are now four cases in the Nelson-Tasman region.

Covid case visited Nelson's 'best brothel', sports bar
Region now has three confirmed Covid cases.

Holiday parks opt in to My Vaccine Pass without mandate
As a Crown Entity the parks and access to beaches will be open to all.

Nelson woman 'safe', say police after hunt
At time of Marfell's disappearance, police said "there are real concerns for her welfare".

Traffic lights call: South Island reacts to orange
West Coast mayor relieved they aren't being "punished" in lead-up to Christmas.

Nelson makes a great family holiday, here's why
Looking for a holiday to excite every member of your family? Look no further than Nelson.

Daring midnight rescue for yachtie stuck in storm
11-metre yacht hit a rock in Shag Harbour in Abel Tasman National Park.

Iconic Nelson Boulder Bank bach on fire
Bach on bank extending into Nelson waterfront ablaze.

Top towns: Closing in on 100 per cent first dose in some places
Four locations are not far off the achievement.

Live: Positive Covid case in Blenheim the 'kick up the backside' the South Island needed
Infected person isolating and believed to be connected to Te Awamutu cluster.

Man charged with attempted murder after Nelson stabbing
A 40-year-old man will appear in Nelson District Court tomorrow.

Top Towns: Dunedin still most vaccinated, Hamilton closing in on Auckland
Find out how your town's vaccination rate compares.

The 90% Project: The city that's toppled Kaikōura as vaccination Top Town
This city also has the third-lowest population of unvaccinated people at 13 per cent.

Vodafone hangs up on copper, Chorus hits pause
As an old technology is switched off, a new war begins.

The 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?
How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?

The 90% Project: How close is your age group to 90% vaccinated?
First dose vaccinations in older Kiwis are more than 90 per cent almost everywhere.

Nurse Jenny: 'When people plead for the vaccine ... it's far too late'
Nurse Jenny recounts the tragically sad stories for the unvaccinated in ICU.

Uber for you? Four airports connect with rideshare app
Queenstown, Palmerston North, New Plymouth and Nelson airports team up with Uber.

Stop! Learner driver crashes into house during lesson
A learner driver has had a memorable lesson after a double accident in a matter of seconds

Covid-19: First walk-in vaccination clinic to be held at high school
Students under 16 will need written consent from their parents, says school.

Lockdown barely dents consumer confidence, young stay most upbeat
Survey finds many households said that their financial position has improved.

Nelson College to repay historical debt as school looks to the future
School addresses strategy to address its debt.

Another $150k for pilot academy on the cards
No decision has yet been made on letting international students into Whanganui.

50km/h speed limit across Auckland harbour bridge
The Wellington region is under a strong wind warning until at least 7pm today.

Countdown to McDonald's, barista-made coffee and takeaways
Prepare for drive-through, click and collect and deliveries.

Covid-19: 358 contacts self isolating in South Island
The majority of the contacts, 193, are in Canterbury.