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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.

The 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?
How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?

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.

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.

'Just so much better': Amputation gives freedom after meningitis diagnosis
Aleina Beer is now considering trying out for the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

Suspicious package found at Corrections building
The building, including a retail premises on the ground floor, were evacuated.

'Deep, irrevocable impact' on South Island in level 2
Frustration as restrictions continue despite no cases in the south for almost a year.

MIQ for athletes: Government warned of public backlash
Overseas sports players are able to enter NZ using border exemptions for critical workers.

$4.45 million being spent to make Lakes Hayes swimmable again
The 280ha lake has suffered from a build-up of nutrients from human activity.

'Very fortunate': Men plucked from sinking boat
The men had life jackets on and used flares which helped save their lives.

Student fled Auckland lockdown for Dunedin ahead of rugby match
Otago Boys' High School student and rugby player returns before secondary schools final.

'Can't be complacent': Covid testing rates drop in south
A health official says there is still a risk Covid-19 could make to the south.

Dunedin high school student's trip from Auckland being investigated
The boy spent the night at a local hostel before showing up to class.

Face masks still in high demand after second lockdown
In a week, a Dunedin business had dispatched nearly 10,000 face masks.

The 90% Project: Mobile clinic taking vaccines directly to Māori
All staff on the team are Māori and te reo is spoken when possible.

Lockdown barely dents consumer confidence, young stay most upbeat
Survey finds many households said that their financial position has improved.

Covid breach: Dunedin student turns up at school after travelling from Auckland
Otago Boys' High School has sought to reassure parents after a pupil breached lockdown.

Multiple Covid protocol failures at Otago prison - report
Many staff were not wearing masks and the incorrect PPE was being used.

Ski fields hit by lockdown: $3m in subsidy claims
Last weekend was the first ski fields could open under level 2 restrictions.