Cancer sufferers in south wait three months or more for treatment
At 118, the current radiation oncology waitlist is higher than it has historically been.
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Not so royal entrance: Albatross fail goes viral
Albatross cam footage has racked up thousands of views on YouTube and social media.
Parole denied after murderer backtracks on PhD plan
Robert Lyon, 37, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 15 years in 2002.
'A lot of pain': Why ambos left elderly woman lying in the street for 90 minutes
She tripped and fell on a main road - why did it take so long?
Family furious as killer who took 16 years to be brought to justice gets parole
Victim Maureen McKinnel's relatives fear Jarrod Allan Mangels will reoffend on release.
Gang members, prospect arrested after drugs and guns seized in Christchurch
Police received reports of two Mercedes driving dangerously in central Otago on Sunday.
Eight hurt, two flown to hospital after North Otago crash
Eight people were involved in a single-vehicle crash, near Papakaio.
Environment Court to decide fate of water permits in Otago
The future of water rights in Otago is headed to court this morning.
'Shaggy swamp monster' loses 16kg fleece
The sheep had been roaming around Scroggs Hill for at least two years.
Salmon no-show: 200 unlucky entrants at fishing competition
The competition prizes totalled $10,000 but no-one caught a salmon.
Botched murder-suicide: Parole denied to 'complex' prisoner
Blair Tamihana is sincerely remorseful but has more work to do in prison, board hears.
'Unquantifiable loss': Anger over council staffer error
The planner responsible, and other staff, have subsequently resigned.
Man jailed for forcing himself on elderly neighbour
Raukawa Knight, 42, was intoxicated and angry at the time of the attack.
Stranded Kiwis having their OE in Queenstown
A new business relocates Kiwis into Queenstown, Wanaka and Central Otago.
Sir Russell Coutts driving for the full 18 holes at holiday home
He has applied to add another three holes to his private golf course.
Huge film park planned for Wanaka
Proposed studio set will include a replica of part of New York's Central Park.
Progress on NZ's first six-star hotel planned in Queenstown
The first of six roofs have gone on the central Queenstown boutique hotel.
Serial rapist who left victim unable to walk jailed
After he was led away, Dwayne Douglas Keats could be heard yelling from the cells.
'Passionate' Southlanders queue for oysters after successful start to season
Barnes Oysters has caught 3000 dozen since the season began on Monday.
Opinion: Queenstown businesses' reserves are exhausted
We know Queenstown is a good bet and people want to invest.
Supermarket giant hit by spinach shortage
Heavy rain across New Zealand has affected its supply of spinach leaves.
Aucklanders travelling while sick concerning, experts say
Dunedin has received a large influx of students in recent weeks, including from Auckland.
'Truly grateful': Wanaka Show to go ahead if alert level 1 returns
Organisers have gained the financial amount required for the show to continue as planned.
Seven reasons Glenorchy is a natural family holiday spot
Looking to reconnect with nature and the family? Glenorchy is just the ticket.
Cricket bat killing: Man guilty of murder
Brent Bacon died on February 4, 2019, at a state housing unit in Lock St, St Clair.
'We can't police stupidity and ignorance' - frustrated Dunedin cops
More than a dozen drink drivers were caught in the city over the weekend.
Otago Polytechnic graduation postponed once more
At this stage, Otago Polytechnic is looking into moving the ceremony to June or July.
Police searching for people who helped serious assault victims
The incident happened in Dunedin's Octagon on February 13.
Cricket bat killing: 'Extraordinary' changes to accused's story, Crown says
John Kenneth Collins, 39, is on trial before the High Court at Dunedin.
Filming begins on Netflix romance in NZ
Film crews could be seen in Dunedin's central city.
Christchurch home loan deposits jump $27,000 in one year
According to OneRoof, first-home buyers will need to put together a $107,000 deposit.
Earnslaw Burn new Instagram hotspot, causing queues and parking overflows
The demand to take a selfie has resulted in queues as well as parking overflows.
'We'll have the police there next time': Heated exchange on Dunedin beach over sea lion, pup
"The members of the public were acting illegally," business owner says after beach drama.
The Dating Diaries: Life lessons I learnt from Castle Street
"My first breath inside gave me an instant hangover, and I couldn't help but grin."