Tourism Minister to discuss support with struggling West Coast businesses
The region has been starved of its main source of income - foreign tourists.
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More than a dozen drink drivers were caught in the city over the weekend.
Queenstown's indoor skydive centre lands local owners
Texan parent company pulled the ripcord, following the lack of overseas tourists.
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Last year it was connected to a number of Covid-19 cases at the World Hereford Conference.
Southland A&P Show cancelled for the first time since WW2
Organisers had no choice but to cancel this Saturday's event after alert level change.
Two people injured in serious three-vehicle crash in central Christchurch
Two people have been transported to Christchurch Hospital.
Stewart Island wind farm plan scrapped after failure to settle with landowners
The Government granted $3.16 million for a wind farm to reduce reliance on diesel.
Covid-19: Impacts on major projects in Christchurch costing council $6.5m
72 per cent of the total claims by contractors of the projects have been finalised.
Police pay $10k for 'negligent' prosecution of officer
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Avalanche: Death of Australian cop brings safety calls
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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
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Cricket bat killing: 'Extraordinary' changes to accused's story, Crown says
John Kenneth Collins, 39, is on trial before the High Court at Dunedin.
Canterbury child-killer back in prison after positive meth test but denies using drug
The killer of a Timaru boy has been recalled to prison for a fifth time.
Freedom: Beached trawler finally refloated
The Remus ran aground on the South Island's southern west coast on Thursday.
Filming begins on Netflix romance in NZ
Film crews could be seen in Dunedin's central city.
Super Rugby schedule moved around in the hope of crowd
A change has been made to the weekend Super Rugby fixture.
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.
Islamic associations want action on mosque attacks report recommendations
The group wants action on a dozen of the Royal Commission's 44 recommendations.
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.
Bluff oyster season begins: Boaties set-off on Foveaux Strait
Boats are set to hit Foveaux Strait today for the beginning of the oyster season.
Covid-19: Cancellations hit South Island events
Auckland has moved to alert level 3 for a week and the rest of the country to level 2.
Priest under investigation for sexual misconduct
Assistant priest of Mercy Parish being investigated for sexual misconduct.
Round the Bays off, cricket moved, America's Cup dates under review: What lockdown means for sport
A busy week of sport has been turned on its head following the Government announcement.
$22.5 million Lotto jackpot struck for lucky person
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200+ children have completed Covid isolation alone since December
Most were aged 14-17 and stayed at a dedicated Auckland facility.
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The reinvention of the Chow brothers - from the sex industry to property
The Chow brothers have quit the sex industry and want to have $2b in assets by 2025.
Grounded: Fishing trawler stuck on remote beach
It's understood the vessel was trawling for albacore tuna, known as "chicken of the sea".
Canterbury earthquakes NZ's most costly insurance event, $38b in property claims
A mix of sources have funded earthquake claims; existing reinsurance has funded 72%.
'Spread quite quickly': Concern as more intermediate-aged kids vaping in Canterbury
22 per cent of primary and intermediate school staff have reported pupils vaping.
Donors assured money was used as intended amid Christchurch Foundation review
Chief executive Amy Carter said the management of any donations is not in question.