Undersized stop signs at double-fatal crash site won't be replaced yet
15-year-old Jayde Cummings and 57-year-old Steve Macnee died at the intersection in 2019.
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William Campbell claims he cannot handle his community work sentence due to stress.
Suicide numbers in south second-highest in more than a decade
There were 55 suspected suicides in the Southern District Health Board area.
Top six districts for vaccination all in South Island but hurdles remain
As of Monday, Central Otago had 57.1 per cent of its eligible population fully vaccinated.
'Devastating': South Island businesses frustrated at lack of level change
"I'm not sure I can see the justification for not dropping us to level 1" - hospo head.
South Island leading the way in Covid vaccination despite zero cases
Top six districts with the most fully vaccinated people all in the South Island.
Man claims holding door closed caused erratic driving
The 67-year-old driver said the door was damaged when he reversed into a post.
Farmer who contracted Covid-19 urges public to get vaccinated
Robyn Pannett caught Covid-19 last year & is still feeling the impact of the virus today.
Don't rush Aotearoa-New Zealand name change, Ngai Tahu leader says
Otakou kaumatua Edward Ellison says changing NZ's name risks overlooking the South Island.
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Live: 'Smaller' number of Covid cases today, city's level 2 move 'not necessarily' off
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Sir Tim to seek legal advice over email interception
The council chief executive accessed his email and shared its contents at a meeting.
MIQ should include a priority queue, says legal expert
'Inequality and unfairness' aspects of MIQ re-entry could be challenged in court.
'It feels great': Popular restaurant Fleurs Place back in business
The popular Moeraki restaurant was not expected to open until alert Level 1.
'Losing $15m per annum': Otago Uni launches voluntary redundancy scheme
Uni to contain spending in the face of losing international students and rising costs.
Paraglider fined $1500 for tandem flight offer
He offered a flight to a woman for $100 without a commercial operator's certificate.
Rugby player found asleep at the wheel of crashed ute has charges dismissed
The man recorded a breath-alcohol level of 742mcg, three times the legal limit.
Chomp: Cadbury factory demolished
Block cleared of famous factory and tourist attraction to make way for new hospital.
'Appalled': Queenstown tourism giant may take legal action against shareholder
It follows the shareholders' "incorrect" comments to the Otago Daily Times.
Coronet Peak ends season after Covid disruption
The ski area was open for 65 days this year compared to the usual 100.
'People are giving up': Kiwis battling MIQ system to come home
Insights from Kiwis across the globe who are desperate to come home.
Tarras site could support airport runway - assessment
The runway would be able to serve domestic routes, Australia and parts of the Pacific.
Watch: Car rolls 400m into Lake Wakatipu
It is unclear whether the handbrake was left off or what has happened.
'Just so much better': Amputation gives freedom after meningitis diagnosis
Aleina Beer is now considering trying out for the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Suspicious package found at Corrections building
The building, including a retail premises on the ground floor, were evacuated.
'Deep, irrevocable impact' on South Island in level 2
Frustration as restrictions continue despite no cases in the south for almost a year.
Plan to take fall for fellow Mongrel Mob member backfires
Seventeen months added to prison term - and his fellow Mobster was still convicted.
'Like torture': Killer asks for opiate pain medication to be reinstated
Andrew MacMillan was jailed after killing 17-year-old Jayne McLellan in 1988.
MIQ for athletes: Government warned of public backlash
Overseas sports players are able to enter NZ using border exemptions for critical workers.
$4.45 million being spent to make Lakes Hayes swimmable again
The 280ha lake has suffered from a build-up of nutrients from human activity.
'Very fortunate': Men plucked from sinking boat
The men had life jackets on and used flares which helped save their lives.
Student fled Auckland lockdown for Dunedin ahead of rugby match
Otago Boys' High School student and rugby player returns before secondary schools final.
'Can't be complacent': Covid testing rates drop in south
A health official says there is still a risk Covid-19 could make to the south.