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Covid-19: 'More help needed' for patients- nationwide study
Many people who have caught Covid-19 feel they have not received the healthcare needed.
Omicron wave lingers in south
Rural healthcare services hold the line as wave of Omicron infections refuses to break.
Cameras in public toilets: Sex predator banned from region
Extensive conditions placed on paroled repeat sex offender still considered a high risk.
99pc of Dunstan Downs set to be conservation land
Tenure review agreement will see around 12,250 hectares of high country station preserved.
Mongols raid: 501 leaned on victim to withdraw complaint
Joshua Allen visited the victim and suggested ways to clear a gang member of charges.
The student, a 'stolen' 90c sauce sachet and a $300 fine
Flynn Sharrock couldn't see a price on the box of sauce sachets... so he pocketed one.
Man who shot ex-partner's boyfriend pleads guilty
Krishan Ranui Dick-Karetai, 24, appeared in the High Court at Dunedin this morning.
Apple products stolen from NZ Post deliveries
Apple Homepod Mini, Apple i-Pad, Apple Macbook laptop, and an Apple pen were taken.
Rising costs forcing kids out of school to help families, says principal
Costs forced up by Covid and Ukraine war are again hurting struggling families.
Bar has 'biggest week' of the year after keeping vax passes
The bar is still getting flooded with one-star reviews - but business is booming.
Dunedin protesters take down tents; member says action will continue
One of the leading members said the protest would continue in another form.
Gold in them hills? Otago on the cusp of another gold rush
Spike in prices mean eyes have turned to what could be left in goldfields.
'Hold them to account': Bar owner phones 'fake 1-star reviewers' upset by vaccine pass decision
People have 'flooded' the bar with fake one-star reviews, apparently in retaliation.
'We can only do so much': Dunedin students clean partying mess for memorial
More than 100 students tackled some of North Dunedin's most notorious party streets.
Queenstown hotel faces butler shortage ahead of tourist arrivals
The owner has been working to find a solution that didn't involve looking overseas.
Legacy of mistrust': Study links vaccine hesitancy with bad childhood experiences
The research found many became distrustful of adults early in their lives.
Boy at anti-mandate protest kicks portaloo worker
It happened when the worker went to uplift the toilet.
Covid closes Southland Hospital ward as cases 'spike' in region
Covid closes Southland Hospital ward as cases 'spike' in region.
Weather records tumble in dry and warm March
Queenstown recorded its warmest March in 150 years.
Dunedin protesters issued ultimatum, Chch group remain in red zone
Dunedin City Council tells protesters in the Octagon to leave by Monday or be trespassed.
'We love this location': Taupō farming family move to East Otago
The Lozell family have no regrets moving more than 1000km south to own a bigger farm.
'Pretty excited': First dusting of snow for the year falls
Ski fields in Queenstown woke to a nice surprise this morning.
'Full steam ahead' for South Island Sheep Dog Trial Champs
Over 200 triallists & 500 dogs to compete on Earnscleugh Station for five days from May 2.
Islamophobic attack - hijab torn off student: Internal emails reveal how school scrambled
Hoda Al Jamaa was attacked and had her hijab pulled off earlier this year.
Amana Christian School: Haven for unvaccinated teachers
Mosgiel school has quadrupled in size and become a haven for unvaccinated teachers.
Cork blimey: Champagne spree ends in prison
Bottles of Moet, Verve and Tattinger swiped in a 40-minute shoplifting binge.
Hot-coffee attack: Policewoman's face scarred for life
Officer blinded for 10 minutes and hospitalised with first-degree burns to her face.
'Dress in layers': Strong wind warnings issued as cold front hits
Heavy rain across the country is also expected today.
Plug pulled: Lake near lowest level in 30 years
Last decent rainfall in Wanaka was 46 days ago.
Crash that killed five teens: How a needless tragedy unfolded
Young driver of packed car with teenager in boot had been drinking before crash.
'Can't believe it': Journalist finds missing father, son in Fiordland
Luisa Girao has been covering the story of the pair since the beginning.
South Otago farmers say past summer one of the driest
Conserve-water notices & fire bans were a continual feature in the district this summer.