Covid outbreak at Dunedin aged care facility, 20 residents test positive
The outbreak is being managed within the facility.
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She was told she would need her documents verified in Kyiv to apply for a Visa.
RAT race: Competition for stock heating up
The Te Kaika testing centre in Dunedin has been going through hundreds of RAT's a day.
Name suppression sought after doctor-patient affair
Significant age gap between the pair, and patient began seeing the doctor as a teenager.
Tourism sector relieved but hopeful for more border rule changes
Removal of self-isolation for Australian visitors is reportedly a vital next step.
Welsh street attempts to climb back into record books after Dunedin overruling
Yes, Dunedin 'stole' the record back again, but Harlech now has another claim to fame.
'Traumatising': Child at Parliament protest recalls riot police incident
The parents don't blame frontline police but want those in charge to be held accountable.
'She's very special': Te Ara a Maria visits Whanganui
"She's like an icon really. She's very special."
Two arrests, one Covid positive, at 'pretty wild' Castle St party
Residents had promised there would be no party.
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime revisits Raurimu mass shooting
Episode 25 of A Moment In Crime revisits the Raurimu massacre and the aftermath.
Sign's threat to kill dogs upsets boy and mother
A mother and son were shocked by a sign threatening that pets at a track would be shot.
Five deaths, record 12,011 new cases - nearly double yesterday; 237 in hospital
Of the 12,011 new cases, 3807 were detected via PCR tests and 8223 were by using RATs.
Kiwi Ukrainians stunned by Russian invasion
There are fears for friends and family who are hunkering down from bombs and missiles.
'Stupid idea': Students plan Covid-positive party as hundreds contract virus
The students recieved a visit from police.
Dunedin pathology lab worker tests positive for Covid-19
It comes as laboratories are under pressure to analyse tests with Covid cases rising.
'Appropriate' measures taken over racist attack - principal
Hoda ended up in hospital with a concussion after being attacked by three girls.
Covid-19 in south: Virus has spread into all parts of Otago, Southland
A case has been confirmed at the University of Otago and the polytech.
Islamophobic school attack: 'There were complaints, but nothing was done'
A 17-year-old girl had her hijab ripped off and suffered a concussion at a Dunedin school.
Dunedin eye surgeon in breach for seeing patients while unvaccinated
Dr Deepak Gupta has been ordered to pay $4000 for seeing patients while unvaccinated.
Sonny Bill Williams voices support for Dunedin school-attack victims
The former All Black, an outspoken and devout Muslim, has urged them to 'stay strong'.
'Blatant stupidity': Hundreds of students attend Dunedin party
There a total of six cases of Covid-19 in the Dunedin community.
'No-one's going to isolate properly': Students expect many won't follow rules
One student said she had made a pact with her friends not to get tested.
Dunedin's Castle and Howe St parties confirmed as close contact sites
Police hope parents give students a 'good talking to' before they travel South.
Tent cities popping up in south in support of Wellington
There are protests in Dunedin, Christchurch and Picton.
Dunedin parties locations of interest, attendees told to isolate
This morning, the University of Otago confirmed the news.
'Avoidable angst': Council apologises for not escalating issue sooner
A former commissioner has investigated the council's handling of the incident.
'My hijab is everything for me': Pupil speaks out after attack
"Two of the girls held me and one hit me."
Some Dunedin students plan to party on in face of virus
A student flat party was closed on Monday after it was flooded with uninvited guests.
Girl's hijab ripped off during 'racist' clash at Otago Girls' High
Dunedin's Islamic community is working with Otago Girls' High School.
Covid case at Gore school; preschool closes over scare
It is the second primary school in the south with a Covid case.
'Extremely dangerous': Man admits shining laser at rescue helicopter
The pilot was on a rescue mission.
First school in south with Covid keeping 'calm but quiet'
Year 5 and 6 pupils were isolating at home after the discovery.
'Disgusted': Hapless crim shot himself
Nicholas Newton writes a letter to court after shooting himself in the chest by accident.
Children in car that fell down bank after crash
The car went through a fence and down a steep bank.