Australia approves quarantine-free travel for the South Island
People living in South Island can travel to Australia from Tuesday.
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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.
Warnings in place as spring storm bears down on South Island
Heavy rain, snow and gales are forecast for parts of central and southern NZ.
Man who died after Mt Hutt skifield incident remembered as 'inspiration' to many
Friends have paid tribute to a man who died at Mt Hutt skifield yesterday.
Church orders investigation into former Dunedin priest
Rome directs an inquiry to be held into complaint about Father Fivins Chittilappilly.
Regional Covid strategies could minimise deaths, Baker says
Some places have rampant Covid, others have none. Does NZ need a new regional strategy?
Mike Yardley: South Island should be sealed off from the North
OPINION: Delta will reach the South, but why give it an early invitation?
'Asset grab': Minister defends Māori involvement after councillors slam Three Waters
"Continued public ownership ... is a bottom line for the Government" - Nanaia Mahuta.
Woman charged with murder after body found at Dunedin property
Police cordoned off a property in Tanner Rd.
Teacher investigated over long-term bullying allegations
Concerns were raised in a letter to the school's principal as far back as March 2018.
John MacDonald: Sitting ducks in the South Island
OPINION: The border between the North and South Island should be closed.
Love a duck! Woman crashes after swerving to avoid ducklings
Farmer rushes to scene after hearing the sound of tyres screeching and then a loud thud.
'Extremely painful': Mum who poisoned son speaks
Crown appeals sentence for woman diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
The night stalker of Auckland: How serial rapist Colin Jack Mitchell was unmasked
A Moment In Crime podcast revisits the Riverhead quarry attack & crimes of Colin MItchell.
'A lot of stressed vets out there': Shortage takes its toll in the South
A critical shortage of vets is set to get worse, heads of Southern practices say.
Woman almost crushed by toppled pole in Dunedin
A woman narrowly missed being crushed by a lamppost as she was loading shopping into her car at a Dunedin supermarket. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Gregor Richardson / The South Today
Social cricketer who punched umpire says he has anxiety
William Campbell claims he cannot handle his community work sentence due to stress.
Everything you need to know about level 3's new rules - your Q's answered
Confused about level 3 tomorrow? Derek Cheng has some answers.
Q&A: How will the new level 3 work?
Confused about the new level 3 rules? We've got some answers.
More assessments for mum accused of murdering three daughters in Timaru
Trial date set as accused's appearance in court today excused.
Woman charged with murdering her three daughters set to appear before High Court judge today
The woman charged after last month's Timaru triple homicide is set to appear in court.