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Dozens of Covid cases in Queenstown
It comes after a raft of locations of interest in the South Island.
Children in car that fell down bank after crash
The car went through a fence and down a steep bank.
Dunedin school pupils in isolation
Community cases of Covid-19 in the South rose to 13 on Saturday.
Staff stand down rules 'mayhem' for hospitality sector
One business owner says he has 25 staff in isolation.
Psychiatric patient stabs nurse with needle
Unstable patient smuggles hypodermic needle into her room and attacks nurse.
Frozen dog: The troubling saga of pet pooch Jock and his disputed demise
The dog's owner accuses the council of foul play, while officials deny any wrongdoing.
Big Boost weekend! Record 446 new community cases; 10 million vaccine jabs milestone
Yesterday there was a record number of casess.
Locations of interest: Popular Queenstown bar, Remuera racecourse, Hamilton sites added
Queenstown Airport lounge and a Hamilton fitness centre latest on list.
'I'm not a criminal, I'm a regular person': Anti-mandate protesters appear in court
About 27 protesters will come through the Wellington courts after a night behind bars.
Rogue ram rampage: Cycle trail menace meets his demise
Cyclist knocked off bike by 200kg ram.
Student convicted after assaulting stranger in her own bed
The judge declined anapplication for a discharge without conviction.
Auckland movie theatre and Queenstown bars added to locations of interest list
Health authorities reported 306 Covid-19 community cases today.
Covid-19 case wake-up call for community says Queenstown Lakes mayor
The first case of Omicron has been confirmed in Queenstown.
'Super spreader event': Protest outside Parliament could spread Covid - Professor
The group is protesting against Covid-19 measures, including vaccine mandates.
South Island practices eager to get RATS
GPs anxiously wait for the arrival of rapid antigen Covid-19 tests at their clinics.
'Ignorance is bliss': Fears southern farmers won't get tested for Covid
Reports some farmers in the South asking symptomatic staff to avoid being tested.
Man four times drink-driving limit caught on way to get wine for breakfast
The 60-year-old was on his way to the store at 9.40am.
'Phenomenal': Matt Chisholm on Shear 4 Blair 24hr Shearathon
More than 10,000 lambs received a haircut during Shear 4 Blair over the long weekend.
Anti-vax vandals attack testing centre
Protesters smear centre with the words "Die", "Why Kids?", "Stop It" and "Rory RIP".
Lucky break: Off-duty surf life-saver rescues trio from rip
Rob Ratten decided to spend 10 more minutes at the beach - his decision saved three lives.
Police search after alleged hit-and-run in Dunedin, cars stolen
Police searching after vehicles stolen, man on mobility scooter allegedly hit by car.
World Cup-winning Black Fern apologises for drink-driving
Victoria Samata Nafatali has been caught drink-driving for the second time in two years.
Peeping Tom: Recidivist voyeur has rehab increased
A perennial peeping Tom has again been caught lurking outside Dunedin homes.
'Heartbreaking': British woman asks NZ Govt to cancel deportation notice
Queenstown woman Caroline Douthwaite is running out of time and needs an answer.
Motatapu race called off again
Covid-19 has led to the cancellation of the event two years in a row.
West Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepare
Franz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.
The Kiwi school that's banned phones: 'They know it's good for them'
School wants students to focus on building relationships face-to-face.
Resort market welcomes unvaccinated, unmasked
No vaccine passports required for hundreds milling around Queenstown Community Markets.
'Would do anything to help': Man due to get bravery medal dies in lake
Mark Miller described as 'humble person' who didn't tell others about award by friend.
Community on edge after Invercargill shooting, scene examination continuing
A 16-year-old youth and a 17-year-old female suffered firearms injuries in the shooting.
'Significant' rain event: 750mm possible on West Coast, caution urged
MetService has issued a red warning for the area.
Cyclist who survived hit-and-run 'just so disgusted'
The 63-year-old was cycling back on a morning paper run when they were hit.
Man accused of breaking police officer's jaw was on bail
Carpenter accused of smashing a taxi window outside the Queenstown Police Station.