'The whole country's paying the price for this loose border' - public health expert
It's "crazy" not to protect South Island, and risk needlessly high for north too - expert.
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A climber noticed the plinth was missing on September 30 after a series of bad weather.
Rhythm and Alps festival-goers must be vaccinated
Organisers are urging festival-goers to get vaccinated now, not in December.
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Crown appeals sentence for woman diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
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'A lot of stressed vets out there': Shortage takes its toll in the South
A critical shortage of vets is set to get worse, heads of Southern practices say.
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.
Shopper's lucky escape - Dunedin woman almost crushed by toppled pole
One person was taken to hospital following a medical event during the incident.
Driver who kicked, spat at police 'ashamed and disgusted'
Robert McRae took "a number of swings" at two police constables.
Undersized stop signs at double-fatal crash site won't be replaced yet
15-year-old Jayde Cummings and 57-year-old Steve Macnee died at the intersection in 2019.
Social cricketer who punched umpire says he has anxiety
William Campbell claims he cannot handle his community work sentence due to stress.
Suicide numbers in south second-highest in more than a decade
There were 55 suspected suicides in the Southern District Health Board area.
Top six districts for vaccination all in South Island but hurdles remain
As of Monday, Central Otago had 57.1 per cent of its eligible population fully vaccinated.
'Devastating': South Island businesses frustrated at lack of level change
"I'm not sure I can see the justification for not dropping us to level 1" - hospo head.
South Island leading the way in Covid vaccination despite zero cases
Top six districts with the most fully vaccinated people all in the South Island.
Man claims holding door closed caused erratic driving
The 67-year-old driver said the door was damaged when he reversed into a post.
Farmer who contracted Covid-19 urges public to get vaccinated
Robyn Pannett caught Covid-19 last year & is still feeling the impact of the virus today.
Don't rush Aotearoa-New Zealand name change, Ngai Tahu leader says
Otakou kaumatua Edward Ellison says changing NZ's name risks overlooking the South Island.
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Live: 'Smaller' number of Covid cases today, city's level 2 move 'not necessarily' off
Will yesterday's 45 positive cases jeopardise Auckland's move to alert level 2?
Sir Tim to seek legal advice over email interception
The council chief executive accessed his email and shared its contents at a meeting.
MIQ should include a priority queue, says legal expert
'Inequality and unfairness' aspects of MIQ re-entry could be challenged in court.
'It feels great': Popular restaurant Fleurs Place back in business
The popular Moeraki restaurant was not expected to open until alert Level 1.
'Losing $15m per annum': Otago Uni launches voluntary redundancy scheme
Uni to contain spending in the face of losing international students and rising costs.
Paraglider fined $1500 for tandem flight offer
He offered a flight to a woman for $100 without a commercial operator's certificate.
Rugby player found asleep at the wheel of crashed ute has charges dismissed
The man recorded a breath-alcohol level of 742mcg, three times the legal limit.
Chomp: Cadbury factory demolished
Block cleared of famous factory and tourist attraction to make way for new hospital.
'Appalled': Queenstown tourism giant may take legal action against shareholder
It follows the shareholders' "incorrect" comments to the Otago Daily Times.
Coronet Peak ends season after Covid disruption
The ski area was open for 65 days this year compared to the usual 100.
'People are giving up': Kiwis battling MIQ system to come home
Insights from Kiwis across the globe who are desperate to come home.
Tarras site could support airport runway - assessment
The runway would be able to serve domestic routes, Australia and parts of the Pacific.
Watch: Car rolls 400m into Lake Wakatipu
It is unclear whether the handbrake was left off or what has happened.
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