Chris Hipkins tells Mike Hosking about two new Christchurch Covid cases
Covid Response Minister Chris Hipkins tells Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking he could not rule out a snap lockdown in Christchurch. Video / Newstalk ZB
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Focus: Timaru tragedy - Father on the loss of his son
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Fatal truck crash blocks SH1 from Invercargill to Bluff
SH1 between Invercargill and Bluff is completely blocked off after a truck rolled.
Man jailed for threatening to drop a rock on officer's head
Reece Berland-Skerrett bit a police officer and then spat in his face.
Broad daylight beach assault allegations: Man remanded in custody
Police got calls a man was behaving inappropriately towards females at the beach.
Former Mongrel Mob prospect cleared of Mellory Manning's 2008 murder
Charge dismissed in case with similarities to Teina Pora.
'Crap': Michael Laws in hot water for criticising staff
Laws accused of endangering regional council staff psychologically and physically.
Calls for pre-departure Covid tests before travel to South Island
Modeller says a negative test result should be mandatory before entering South Island.
Man facing indecent assault charges over incidents at Christchurch beach
A man has been arrested after reports of indecent assaults at a Christchurch beach.
'Lucky' trampers found on snowy Mount Robert ridge
The couple found themselves in a snowy ridge in the dark.
Blenheim residents urged to get tested, as new locations of interest released
New locations released last night include flights, shops, and service stations
Delta in the South Island: Hopes first case will boost jab rates
Sudden case a 'kick up the backside' for Mainlanders.
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
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.