Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 23rd Oct Wrap
Covid-19 made a return to the South Island on Saturday as 104 community cases of Covid-19 were reported including two under 12's in Northland. Video / NZ Herald
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Two die in car crash near Dunedin, taking long weekend toll to four as police urge caution
Dunedin deaths bring road toll so far to four.
Mainland breached: New locations of interest include flight to Blenheim and regional airports
People are being urged to regularly check the locations of interest list.
Live: Positive Covid case in Blenheim the 'kick up the backside' the South Island needed
Infected person isolating and believed to be connected to Te Awamutu cluster.
'Idiotic behaviour': Duck-hunter who shot women sentenced
Otago Fish & Game come out firing after the sentencing of a duck-shooter.
NZX-listed company buys six South Island dairy farms for $61.4m
Today's deal is NZRL's second major purchase of South Island farms.
Drunk truckie slammed into nine parked cars in $140k trail of destruction
Michael Wardell had slept in his truck after a night out at a Dunedin pub.
Breacher's paradise? Another Aucklander charged in Wānaka
The 41-year-old man departed Auckland some time earlier this month.
South Island could move to new Covid system early if DHBs reach 90% vaccination
The Government has unveiled its new Covid traffic light system.
Christchurch's half-billion dollar covered stadium delayed to mid-2025
Council gives update on controversial post-quake project.
Christchurch terror attack: Coronial inquiry launched into March 15, 2019 shootings
Decision on whether inquest will be held is yet to be made.
Gloriavale school teacher in court on assault charges
Vigilant Standtrue says the "Lord" is helping him with legal representation.
Mayor, councillor weigh in on stoush over 'creative' home-made sign
Ton Crooymans was ordered to remove his sign less than 24 hours after it was erected.
Farmers store 'racist' rant: Terror victim calls for kindness
Woman captured on camera in "racist" rant ended up in court.
MIQ apology: Son's emergency allocation bid approved to bury father
Father's ashes will be spread at Stewart Island as his dad wished.
Woman avoids jail over honey trap
Elana Robins connected with the robbery victim online following the death of his wife.
'Killing livelihoods': Battered Auckland businesses fear the worst
More targeted support for 'battered' hospitality businesses.
Rock shelter protects truckie from falling boulders in Arthurs Pass
Boulders up to 1m in size tumbled onto the road.
Dunedin and Queenstown surge past 90% vaccination rate
People turned up in droves for Super Saturday in Dunedin's Octagon. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / The South Today
Australia approves quarantine-free travel for the South Island
People living in South Island can travel to Australia from Tuesday.
Listen to this adorable 4yo calling NZ police inviting them to see his toys
The boy called 111 to show police his cool toys. Police dutifully obliged.
Sam Neill selling his 'beautiful' original Gibbston vineyard
Two Paddocks "expanding and diversifying, and rationalising some aspects of what we do".
Honeymoon killer could be out of jail next year
A man found guilty after killing his wife on their belated honeymoon has been sentenced.
Triple murder-accused mum 'still unwell', will plead not guilty
Mother was scheduled to appear in the High Court at Timaru today.
'Beaten up, neglected, rejected': One woman's early life in state care
Woman says her time in a welfare residence has affected her life ever since.
Woman charged with murdering three daughters in High Court again this morning
The South African woman charged with murdering her three daughters returns to High Court.
Police issue warnings of Facebook Marketplace scam
Police say a Marketplace seller was assaulted by two scammers.
Unvaccinated school board chair resigns moments after mandatory jab announcement
'He's a man of principle,' school principal says.
Serious misconduct: Teacher censured over sexual relationship with girl
A teacher is guilty of serious misconduct after a sexual relationship with a Year 13 girl.
Police called after man flies from Whangārei to Queenstown
Man took a commercial flight to Wellington and then flew on to Queenstown on Sunday.
Possum trapper convicted over abusive messages to Chris Hipkins
Wayne McIvor, 53, also made 32 calls to emergency services and the police.
Man who flew from Whangarei to Queenstown without travel exemption probed by police
Investigation underway after man allegedly travelled to Queenstown without exemption.
'Malicious assaults': Man's sustained abuse of ex-girlfriend
Jamin Kane Beattie narrowly avoids jail for repeated, violent attacks and threats.
Level 2 blues: Frustrations grow in South Island as it remains Covid free
As Covid cases continue to climb in Auckland, there are rumblings of rebellion down south.