Queenstown nurse tests positive as community transmission investigated
Several Lakes District Hospital staff will be tested as a precaution.
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South Island communities rally for those in need during lockdown
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Authorities are busy tracking close contacts linked to the World Hereford Conference.
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Non-essential businesses face fines, immediate shutdowns
Supermarkets, pharmacies and banks are all on the list.
Coronavirus level 2: NZ lockdown debate, more help for firms as global deaths soar past 13,500
Businesses that missed out in the $12.1b package could get support this week.
Coronavirus: Four Covid-19 cases linked to Queenstown conference confirmed
Conference "was under way before enormity of what we've got on our plate became apparent."
'We are facing the biggest crisis of our time': Urgent calls for retired medical staff to step up
Official campaign to find the workforce needed is due to launch on Saturday.
Auckland school to close after pupil tested for Covid-19
School principal Gary Sweeney said parents would be notified today about the closure.
Coronavirus: Family says China safer than NZ for their kids
Worried parents are starting to withdraw children from daycare.
Former world boxing champ in enforced isolation in Queenstown
The Danish star was filming a TV series when a member of his crew contracted the virus.
Shutdown will cost many jobs in Queenstown
Lots of jobs at stake in Queenstown because of Covid-19.
Coronavirus bites: Pub lays off staff, apologises for 'no tourists' sign
"It's not a very pleasant time... we're suffering", pub owner says.
Coronavirus: Danish woman worked with film crew in Queenstown
The case is the eighth in NZ and the first in the South Island.
Queenstown coronavirus case: Danish tourist visited adventure attraction
Danish tourist visiting Queenstown tests positive for coronavirus.
Billionaires eye Kiwi coronavirus bolthole
One US billionaire said being trapped in NZ by border closures would be "dream come true".
Mayor on $30k leadership course at luxury resort - at ratepayers' cost
Questions have been flying over Andy Foster's whereabouts this week.
Killed motorcyclist had 'a big heart'
Former Aucklander Matthew Clark loved to ride his superbike, says grieving friend.
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Cause found for Shotover jetboat crash
Investigation finds steering failure led to crash which injured nine tourists.
Cyclist run over by truck near Queenstown
A cyclist has been seriously injured after being run over by a truck.
Wife mourns 'the best man I ever met'
Rafting incident south of Manapouri claims the life of father-of-two Joel Palmeira.
Jail for threatening arborists with samurai sword
Lawyer for Jason Bastion says he was 'exhausted and under personal pressure'.
Underage sunbed use: Salon owner first person prosecuted in NZ
Teen not asked for proof of age nor given skin assessment in breach of Health Act.
Woman convicted for 'wanton violence'
Child-care centre worker assaulted three people in Queenstown then punched a policewoman.
Airbnb rules are a tangled mess
We say: Government needs to take the lead ahead of a council crackdown.
Police name Queenstown woman killed in 4WD crash
Police have named a Queenstown woman killed after a vehicle hurtled down a steep bank.
Body of missing British tramper found
Stephanie Simpson was reported missing on Monday in Mt Aspiring National Park.
Bouncer's roundhouse punch knocked out victim
Victim was clutched a pie and wrapper when Zayde Forde swung his devastating blow.
Wrong side of the road: Tourist fined $28,000 for fatal crash
Dalbert Tin, 29, was driving a rental car on the wrong side of the road in fatal crash.