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One new case in Nelson, Southlanders wait with bated breath
There are no new cases in Southland today.
Supermarket slasher guilty: Frenzied attack over not being able to buy beer
Luke James Lambert, 42, appeared in the High Court at Dunedin this morning.
Southern DHB reaches 90% full vaccination against Covid-19
The Ministry of Health said the board passed the milestone this morning.
Live: 'High-risk' exposure - Covid case visited Fiordland DoC hut
Officials regard the remote wilderness setting as a high risk.
19-year-old charged with attempted murder over Winton shooting
The teen appeared at the Invercargill District Court this morning.
Council to review request for passports at venues
Vaccine passes are not needed in the majority of its public facilities.
The old man, the waka and the sea: 70-year project to build floating class
It has cost him his home and his community.
Family seeks consent to use large barge in Dusky Sound for overnight stays
It would be used as private accommodation for up to 50 days a year.
Couple set up schoolhouse gym in coal country
Asha and Scott Carr have transformed an old Ohai classroom into a fitness centre.
Privacy breach: Woman given someone else's ACC file
The woman discovered another set of documents on top of her own.
Honeymoon killing: Rodney Fallowfield choked another woman
Historic evidence, which was never heard during the murder trial, can be revealed.
Groundswell NZ's 'Mother of all Protests' takes steps to avoid being hijacked by anti-vaxxers
Groundswell organisers say they want to distance the rural protest from anti-vaxxers.
Tractors, 4WDs, utes descend on Auckland city, town centres in Groundswell protest
'Let everybody know we are here and we are not happy with what's going on in this country'
'Like a brother to us': Friend pays tribute to victim of boating tragedy
"He was always there... a very great man."
Neighbours at war: Woman says locals trying to drive her out over coal stance
Four years ago, anti-coal activist Carol Cudby Robinson moved to coal town Ohai.
'It's tragic': Two dead and two in hospital after boating tragedy near Bluff
Police were notified about 12.20pm that a boat was in trouble in Bluff Harbour.
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Few were left untouched by the deadliest war in history.
'Incompatible' Southern DHB member's resignation welcomed
Ilka Beekhuis described Covid vaccinations as 'unethical, and medically unnecessary'.
Tim Shadbolt battles council over annual Christmas card mailout
Embattled Invercargill Mayor has again found himself at odds with his council.
Fiordland cruise company seeks voluntourists for special mission
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Live: Long queues form at shops as Aucklanders flock back to stores
It is expected today's relaxation of restrictions in Auckland would see cases grow.
Revealed: Southern mayors' salaries and spending since last local elections
Southland mayors have combined for over $130,000 in ratepayer-funded spending.
Two test positive on ship docked in Bluff
Two crew register weak positive results on urea ship arriving at Bluff from Malaysia.
Southland mayors happy with immunisation tour
Some farmers said they had not been vaccinated yet due to the busy time at their farms.
Super-giant Southland data centre a step closer
South Island poised to get its first international cable.
Southern farmgate vaccination tour hits the road
"We're best in the country at a lot of things. Let's be best at being vaccinated."
'This is it': Accommodation owner leaving region over unconsented sign stoush
The stoush began over a large sign made out of power poles.
Southern Field Days cancellation an 'agonising decision'
Cancellation will have a "huge effect" on Gore and the wider community.
Man accused of killing toddler changed story in police interview, inquest told
The boy was found dead in his bed by his mother in October 2015.
How our bodies fight Delta: NZ study reveals year-long immune 'memory' to virus
Virus-fighting antibodies linger in Kiwi Covid-19 patients nearly a year after infection.
Pool rage: Swimmer attacked lifeguard, held head under water
He submerged her head under water for seven seconds, using his weight to press her down.