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Some receive multiple appointments while other frontline staff had not been contacted.
'Uphill battle': Parts of NZ dangerously dry with no immediate end in sight
Akaroa farmer Hamish Menzies said they are making a plan for it if it doesn't rain soon.
PM's Dunedin visit thwarted by fog
The fog has affected several flights in and out of the airport this morning.
Gang enforcer will do his time for bashing prospect
Hirini Te Runa's early release has been cancelled after he "conditioned" a cellmate.
Experts predict when to expect expanded NZ travel bubble
While there was confidence the vaccine reduced transmission, further data was required.
'Real quirky one': Teens abandon makeshift BBQ causing fire at church
The teens were cooking sausages but fled at the first sign of trouble.
Watch: Miracle try leaves rugby world in stitches
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Young jeweller started at 8, now the PM wears her earrings
Mentors helped jeweller Twilight Edwards make earrings now worn by the Prime Minister.
Travel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms
'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'
'Complete cretins': Queenstown mayor hits out at disorderly behaviour
A video shows hundreds of people flooding into Queenstown mall at midnight.
Teenage contractor employed his first staff at the age of 12
Businessman Johnny O'Neill started his first venture at just 10.
Great Easter Bunny Hunt takes out almost 12,000 rabbits
The message couldn't be clearer: only one bunny's welcome in Otago at Easter.
Boating tragedy: Lifeless toddler pulled from beneath vessel
Praise for surfers who continued CPR on the beach until rescue helicopter arrived.
Junior-preneur series: Why children can be taught entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship can be taught and although never too late, its best started in childhood.
Timaru's 31C scorcher breaks April record, hotter than Rarotonga
Parts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.
Watch: Easter chaos in Queenstown after bars close at midnight
People could be seen climbing trees and damaging lampposts.
Ex-Mob member found with guns says he's left gang life behind
Boycee Karetu told the court he was holding on to the weapons for friends.
Complaints made against two Wānaka supermarkets for flouting Easter trading rules
Foodstuffs South Island defends decision to keep the stores open.
Developer who owes $1m to contractors selling luxury apartments
"We bent over backwards to help him," one creditor says.
'Best kind of surprise': Tuatara hatching caught on camera
It was meant to be a routine inspection of the nest — but it led to a memorable surprise.
'A lot of competition': Queenstown accommodation for less than $20 a night
The NZ Hostel Association says prices are down about 50 per cent.
Rampage at Dunedin council: Death threats alleged against judge, lawyer
When declined bail, the man erupted, making a derogatory comment about the judge.
Salvation: Tourism Infrastructure Fund reopened - hardest hit regions getting priority
The fund was established in 2017 and last allocated money in 2019.
Power bills set to rise in South
Aurora is trying to recoup costs for planned infrastructure upgrades.
'Gone in an instant': Truck driver to pay $15k after killing friend
The driver reversed over his mate at a truck stop in October 2019.
'I thought a bomb had gone off': Man arrested after City Council rampage
Witnesses have described the moments a man went on a rampage at the Dunedin City Council.
30m down: Dog freed after four-hour mine shaft ordeal
Emergency services were called to the mine in the Blue Spur region last night.
Battery explosion cause of Wanaka house fire
The fire broke out shortly before 4am on Otago Anniversary Day.
Judge gives double-fatal crash driver clean slate
The 17-year-old admitted two charges of careless driving causing death.
ASB Regional scoreboard: How is your local economy coping?
A table ranking regional economic performance reflects the two speeds of the recovery.
Father jailed for rape, sexual abuse of his children
The man must serve at least four years in jail before he can be considered for parole.
Ghost driver? Police pull over car to find nobody behind wheel
Police solve the mystery of the self-driving car after a quick chat with the occupants.