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New Covid-19 cases in Dunedin and Queenstown
The two latest Southern cases are a Dunedin woman and a Spanish man in Queenstown.
'I'm looking after myself': Prominent Southlander infected with coronavirus
'I'm feeling 85 per cent normal' says quarantined businessman Neil McAra.
Imprisonment for series of 'foolish, crazy' crimes
The problems began after woman asked Daniel Cooper-Willis to pick up his rubbish.
'Loner' in court over obsession with teen varsity student
After breaking in, stealing her underwear, he contacted her
'They can't stop us all': Events being made for Hyde St party
Facebook event pages are asking students to "storm Hyde St" as "they can't stop us all".
Driving spree of destruction leaves two sheep dead
A Dunedin man reported himself to police after his ram-raiding.
'We are the reason that it will spread': Scarfies party on despite warnings
'Wash your hands, guys. Stay at home, don't do what we're doing, look after your grandma'.
Jessica Boyce's family make heart-felt plea to her killer
Jessica Boyce's cousin Aaron Goodwin has a message for her killer – hand yourself in.
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.
Cyclone Gretel to bring rain - but not nearly enough
Gretel will bring rain to parched areas in drought but "it's a bit of a flash in the pan".
Man arrested after pointing gun at officer
Police have arrested a man who pointed a gun at an officer and stole a police car.
Hiding in plain sight: Endless skies in a New Zealand Purepod
In a Purepod, you can sleep in a snow globe of stars in our own wild backyard.
Four rescued after boat overturns at Taieri Mouth
Four rescued from an overturned boat at Taieri Mouth this afternoon.
Fleeing car drove through Christchurch school
The driver screamed at kids to get out of the way, people said on social media.
Kayaker dies after falling from kayak in Tasman District
Paramedics worked to give the man CPR, but he could not be revived.
The Ripple Effect: Life after March 15 - faith and new beginnings
Chapter Five: Some of the victims of March 15 reflect on that day and look to the future.
You're not a real Kiwi if you haven't travelled to the South Island
It's time for the North Island to show the South some serious love.
Chef who punched man on bus can't remember blow
The victim has a lasting reminder etched across his face.
The Ripple Effect: Hope, fear and gun laws - the fallout from March 15
Chapter Four: Huge crowds gather at memorials as Govt races to ban some types of weapon.
Company illegally operated despite repeated warnings
Tourism company fined $12,000 for illegally guiding on public conservation land.
The Ripple Effect: The day after - horror of March 15 dawns on a country forever changed
In Chapter Three of his series, Kurt Bayer looks at March 16 - the day after the attacks.
Council charged over wastewater pond death
Council considering its options after being charged over death of three-year-old.
'It's a massive loss': Volunteer firefighter mourned
Wayne Ferguson was a "lovely, bubbly" man who'll be sorely missed, friends say.
Special report: Chaos and courage - the frontline heroes of Christchurch shootings
In chapter two of his series, Kurt Bayer examines the immediate aftermath of the attacks.
Who's got the best sav? We visit Nelson, Marlborough and the Top of the South
Great holiday tips for Nelson, Marlborough and the top of the South Island
Special report: The Ripple Effect - Inside the shootings that shattered a nation's heart
As the gunman is sentenced, Kurt Bayer examines 'our darkest of days' in a 5-part series.
One dead in two-vehicle crash in Central Otago
The road is closed and diversions are in place.
Multiple injuries in crash near Naseby
Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash north of Naseby.
Fire closes South New Brighton School; fire investigators, police at scene
"Crews arrived to find three classrooms and one part of an office block well ablaze."
Amber-Rose Rush murderer maintains innocence after being jailed 19 years
Venod Skantha was found guilty of murdering Amber-Rose Rush.