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Orange warning: 'Significant' rain event heading for South Island
Metservice is predicting up to 550mm of rain could fall in the ranges.
Two people shot, one critical after incident in Invercargill
A male is in a critical condition and a female is in a serious condition.
Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.
Students likely to bring Omicron south, say experts
Students likely to bring Omicron with them when they move South over coming weeks.
Jail time for Dunedin man who went on meth-fuelled rampage
Marcus Brian James Forde was found with class A drugs stashed in his undies.
Medical exemption? Unvaxxed high school principal working off-site
Principal declined to answer questions about whether she had a medical exemption.
Police searching for Ute driver after alleged hit-and-run
The cyclist suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle.
Dunedin man known for charity thieved ailing father for gambling
The 91-year-old died in 2019 never knowing of what his son was doing.
Reputation 'in tatters': Charity worker drained $150,000 from father's account
Judge: 'A significant fall from grace' to feed gambling addiction.
Death of the skirt? Call to overhaul girls' school uniforms
Redesign of school uniforms to help girls feel comfortable and be physically active.
Rail runners race Otago's famous steam train Kingston Flyer
Most were left out of puff trying to keep up with the 150-year-old train.
Omicron in Queenstown: Suspected case visited from Auckland, stayed at hotel
People who were there at the affected time should self-monitor for symptoms for 10 days.
Fine after fisherman put endangered dolphins at risk
Lance Edmond Nicolson was fined $11,900 and had his vessel forfeited.
Clydesdale rescue: Horse's big adventure foiled at first hurdle
The rescue mission brought traffic to a standstill on State Highway 8.
Dance party rapist still lacks insight into actions - parole board
The board declined parole and has released its reasons for doing so.
Driver seriously injured after being trapped under truck for two hours
Heavy rescue equipment was sent from Dunedin to extricate him.
Campground manager smuggled and sold meth
Police waited for Glenn Richard Maxwell to surrender the meth during a 'brown watch'.
Challenge Wānaka latest victim of Red
Organisers announced the popular annual triathlon festival cannot go ahead.
'Extremely disappointed': Warbirds over Wanaka cancelled for second time
It typically adds $40 million to the local economy with 55,000 people in attendance.
'Self-perpetuating killing machines': Professor's 50-year battle against stoats
Prof Carolyn King loves stoats but has spent the past 50 years trying to eradicate them.
Man with rare genetic disorder's 15 year battle for support after misdiagnosis
He left work at Port Otago in 2007 suffering from what he was told was depression.
Up to half of NZ could become infected with Omicron
Covid-19 data modeller Michael Plank says infections could peak in eight weeks.
Omicron protocols could see households isolating for up to 24 days
The change has come thanks to the move to isolation in the community.
Whopper overreaction: Man threatens to shoot Burger King worker over meal
'I didn't want to be in trouble. I just wanted a burger,' man told court.
Family on edge as killer makes renewed bid for freedom
Anthony Phillip Hitchcock to make March bid, Parole Board says still not fit for release.
40% increase: Covid drives home-schooling surge
Having children out of school during lockdowns let undecided parents trial home learning.
'We're not a museum': Dunedin Railways chairman speaks out over backlash
The council-owned company has begun a sale process for a variety of heritage items.
'Business as usual' at holiday park after positive case visit
The Ministry of Health is asking people in Queenstown to remain vigilant.
Council and NZTA add odds over one-way system in central Dunedin
The council is fighting against a decision to keep the system as it is.
Dunedin rail heritage assets on the block
Assets were expected to be retained until a decision was made about the company's future.
24-hour Shear-a-thon to raise money for Southland Charity Hospital
The rural sector is uniting again to help those battling cancer in the South.