"I'm not sure I can see the justification for not dropping us to level 1" - hospo head.

Top six districts with the most fully vaccinated people all in the South Island.

The 67-year-old driver said the door was damaged when he reversed into a post.

Wanda grew into a 2.4kg 'monster'.

Robyn Pannett caught Covid-19 last year & is still feeling the impact of the virus today.

Otakou kaumatua Edward Ellison says changing NZ's name risks overlooking the South Island.

How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?

Will yesterday's 45 positive cases jeopardise Auckland's move to alert level 2?

The council chief executive accessed his email and shared its contents at a meeting.

Uni to contain spending in the face of losing international students and rising costs.

He offered a flight to a woman for $100 without a commercial operator's certificate.

The man recorded a breath-alcohol level of 742mcg, three times the legal limit.

Block cleared of famous factory and tourist attraction to make way for new hospital.

It follows the shareholders' "incorrect" comments to the Otago Daily Times.

The ski area was open for 65 days this year compared to the usual 100.

Insights from Kiwis across the globe who are desperate to come home.

The runway would be able to serve domestic routes, Australia and parts of the Pacific.

It is unclear whether the handbrake was left off or what has happened.

Frustration as restrictions continue despite no cases in the south for almost a year.

Seventeen months added to prison term - and his fellow Mobster was still convicted.

Andrew MacMillan was jailed after killing 17-year-old Jayne McLellan in 1988.

Overseas sports players are able to enter NZ using border exemptions for critical workers.

The 280ha lake has suffered from a build-up of nutrients from human activity.

The men had life jackets on and used flares which helped save their lives.

Otago Boys' High School student and rugby player returns before secondary schools final.

A health official says there is still a risk Covid-19 could make to the south.

The boy spent the night at a local hostel before showing up to class.

In a week, a Dunedin business had dispatched nearly 10,000 face masks.

All staff on the team are Māori and te reo is spoken when possible.