Benedict Cumberbatch's 'thank you' message to Kiwis
The actor spent lockdown in New Zealand with his family, including his elderly parents.
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'Offensive' Dunedin flat sign back on display
The sign with the name of the flat was taken down at the end of 2019.
Blood test results ease fears over high lead levels in water
'It's not over yet but it's a good way down the track' - Southern DHB's MoH.
Man jailed for threatening to throw flatmate off cliff
Daniel Prattley appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday.
A third of Queenstown businesses 'won't make it to winter'
Bleak outlook for the next three months in New Zealand's hardest hit region.
Two years, 120 different profiles: Teen's relentless online attacks 'worst I've seen'
"The fact someone could get satisfaction from something so nasty is disturbing."
Body found near Tekapo in search for missing fisherman
Police were first notified that the man was missing on Sunday evening.
Universities' domestic enrolment outstrips foreign student loss
Unis say they'll still suffer financially because foreign students pay much higher fees.
Extreme weather events predicted for Otago in long term
Climate change puts the region at risk of more intense rainfall, drought and extreme heat.
Watch: TikTok video of man clutching protected bird angers DOC
The video has been viewed more than 30 million times since being posted on Sunday.
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.
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.