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One dead after tractor rolls on vineyard near Alexandra
A police spokeswoman said the incident happened about 1.50pm.
Person injured after tractor rolls on Central Otago vineyard
A police spokeswoman said the incident happened at about 1.50pm on Friday.
Murder victim Elizabeth Zhong's vineyard bought by Southland farmers
The vineyard company owed more than $12 million at the time it went into receivership.
Southlanders warned of flooding, more rain to come
Environment Southland have turned on their flood warning as a precaution.
'Stay alert': Flooding in south, more rain to come
MetService reported about 45mm of rainfall over the past four days in the Clutha region.
'Beware the mongrel mayor': Councillor uses blog to vent about colleagues
The column outlines the failings of elected representatives.
'Devastated' by former colleague's crash death
Gary Wayne Phillips, 65, died when his ute rolled on State Highway 8 on Thursday.
Central Otago eases total fire ban after recent rain
The shift to a restricted season begins at 8am today.
Drink-driver kicked and bit police after crashing car
Lagwesha Mercer, 28, was sentenced in the Dunedin District Court on Tuesday.
Murder victim Elizabeth Zhong's vineyard company $12m in debt
Carrick Wines had been for sale for about 18 months before it's sole director was killed.
Chicken mass deaths saga takes off
Chicken deaths disaster: Animal welfare inspectors spread way too thin, legal expert says.
'Drink-driving is a constant': Multiple cases over weekend
One incident involved a drunk woman fleeing police with two toddlers in the car.
Winter comes early: Summer snow in South Island
A cold snap brought around 8cm of snow to the Cardrona Alpine Resort today.
Aurora Energy price hike: Company bows to public pressure, lowers increases
It had proposed an increase of $20 to $30 a month for most of its 90,000 customers.
House prices double over past decade in some regions
Five regions recorded the biggest price rises - and one small district topped the lot.
Diver unaware of search operation trying to find him
Dunedin man Kazushi Noiri began a scuba dive off Wellers Rock about 3.10pm last Monday.
Gardeners still underestimating potting mix risk - researcher
Simple safety practices can prevent 'a potentially fatal ... infection', researcher says.
Six people rescued after being stuck in snow overnight
The group were stranded when their vehicle broke down on Sunday night.
Herald journalist's book banned from prisons
Inmate gearing up to fight Corrections over the decision.
Roxburgh drowning: Malaysian student was working at cherry orchard
Ehsan Bin Zakaria Muhammad died at a popular Roxburgh swimming spot.
Bruce Munro: Disgraceful waiting list for elective surgeries at public hospitals
Bruce Munro details his experience having hip replacement surgery.
Drug testing likely to be offered at O-Week
Drug testing was also available at both the 2019 and 2020 orientation events.
Dunedin family devastated after partner's terminal cancer diagnosis
Jonny Keen had been sick in the weeks leading up to a crash which saw him black out.
The surprising history behind Dunedin's loos
Underground toilets once seemed like a good idea - why do we no longer build them?
Malaysian national named as Central Otago drowning victim
The man died at a popular swimming spot in Central Otago on Friday evening.
Travellers allowed to skip managed isolation for medical reasons
Five were approved under the medical exemptions and one for "exceptional circumstances".
Grim find in search for missing swimmer
The man failed to surface at a popular swimming spot in Central Otago.
'Tragic sight': Hundreds of dead eels and trout in stream
"There are dead and decomposing fish everywhere," Fish & Game CEO says.
Gun pointed at father and child, Nazi salute shouted in Dunedin road rage
The aggressive road rage incident has seen the 29-year-old jailed for 19 months.
Car takes out fence, parked car in Dunedin
A police spokeswoman said they were alerted to the crash at 12.30am.
'Tragic': Mental health disorders linked to deadly physical illness
Researchers examined 3.2 million New Zealander's hospital records.
'Vigilante justice': Man tied with ski rope, hooded and told he'd be shot in the head
Attacker was a boxer who has represented the country internationally.
Sexual predator caught in police sting outside McDonald's
Kevin Orchard sent sexual photos and messages to a police officer he thought was a child.