Measles patient travelled through Otago and Southland while infectious
Authorities trying to trace those who may have been in contact with measles patient.
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Consent granted for drill plans off Otago
International oil and gas company granted consent to drill in Great South Basin.
University spends $42,000 on 'pointless' flash TV
But a University spokesman says it is happy with how the big screen is working.
'Shock to the system' as temperatures set to drop
"Changeable" spring weather brings sun, rain, hot and cold all in one week.
Heartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladder
Robbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag
How rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'
An incredible story of Northland's Bron Hames coming back from the brink through rugby.
Dunedin man avoids jail after assaulting woman
The man sent a young child to bed so he could kick the boy's mother repeatedly.
Pack a raincoat: More rain coming this afternoon
Showers will arrive in Auckland this afternoon, and heavy rain is possible.
Man's brain tumour misdiagnosed for six years
The 68-year-old spent his life savings on needless treatment.
Mongrel Mob gangster extorts $250k from shop worker
Gangster told his victim he would "end up in a dumpster" if he didn't meet his demands.
Port staff dismissed over positive meth tests
The positive tests may trigger a wider crackdown.
Severely emaciated dog rescued by SPCA
Ludo was rushed to the SPCA after he was found wandering the streets, starving.
Gore council against gang patch ban
Gore council keen to protect its burgeoning relationship with Mongrel Mob leader.
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Heartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North Otago
Teams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.
Northland Rugby, heed my warning
Will you still turn up to Northland's games if they continue a four-game losing streak?
Early thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day ahead
A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.
Fury as possum and pig carcasses dumped near Otago school
Concerned local finds disturbing pile of dumped carcasses near local school.
Is this the most PC playground ever?
'All sense of calculated risk or danger is gone,' the Reddit user wrote in his post.
Victim Support boss jailed for 14 years over historic child sex offences
David Charteris was Victim Support's southern practice manager.
Young voters 'don't know enough' says mayoral candidate
Mayoral candidate Lee Vandervis brought the house down at Dunedin's mayoral debates today.
Abandoned dog tied to bin on state highway
SPCA members are struggling to understand why anyone would abandon the "lovely" dog.
Judge lashes drink driver: 'You're behaving like a bogan 21-year-old'
After nearly causing a head-on crash, Samuel Frew hid from police in a compost bin.
Kiwis hit Trade Me for spring searches
Kiwis are already searching for spring gear, but the weather isn't playing ball.
University of Otago criticised for not expelling abusive students
Three students hurled bottles and abuse at passersby but have been allowed to stay at uni.
Students v landlord: Mag cover displays abusive email
Controversial cover triggers memories of the same magazine's 2018 "menstruation issue".
Anti-vaxx debate: Vaccination rates plummet for NZ babies
Just 77 per cent of six-month-old babies are now getting their vaccines on time.
Otago wine estate development plans confirmed
A $200m boutique vineyard estate in Cromwell is set to woo potential buyers.
Rugby: Manu Samoa pull away to beat NZ Heartland XV
Rugby World Cup squad with some Super Rugby regulars is too strong for the amateurs.
Rugby: West Coast on top of Heartland Championship
Only West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.
Helicopters on standby for out of control burnoff
A grass burn off just outside Queenstown has raged out of control this evening.
Is this the most expensive taxi driver?
Cabbie admits $18 minimum fare and suggests rivals are jealous because he wears a suit.
Sophie Elliott's mum Lesley Elliott closes foundation for abuse victims
Sophie Elliott, 22, was stabbed to death by her former boyfriend at the family home
Fears spur mum to register son with police
Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder is in the spotlight, but what are its day-to-day effects?