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Second Southland Covid-19 death after woman dies in hospital
She is the second person to die of Covid-19 in Southland.
Covid-19: Mystery jet lands in Dunedin
Aircraft has been advertised as available for "empty-leg" flights during pandemic.
Police treating man's death as 'unexplained'
Police say a post mortem will be conducted in the next few days.
Council pay cuts: Who's taking them, who's not
Some have jumped to take voluntary cuts, others have called them 'morally indefensible'.
Body found in Clutha River south of Dunedin
Body discovered at Otanomomo at about 2.30pm today.
New Dunedin Hospital planned floor area deemed inadequate
"Six football fields" of floor space has disappeared, National's health spokesperson says.
Wet weekend ahead: Showers and thunderstorms on the way
"Tomorrow is going to be the wetter day for Auckland."
Disgraced financial adviser elects trial by judge-alone
When Barry Kloogh's firms were placed into liquidation, he had 2000 active clients.
Hunker down in lockdown: Easter weather to deteriorate across NZ
The golden weather is coming to an wet and chilly end for some.
Dunedin surveyor wins uphill battle with Guinness ruling
The Book of World records has made a rare climb down after a plucky Kiwi appeal.
Uphill battle: Dunedin's Baldwin St reclaims world's steepest street title
After an uphill battle, Dunedin's Baldwin St has reclaimed its world record.
Dunedin's Baldwin St reclaims world's steepest street title
Guinness World Records have reversed their decision that stripped the Dunedin street of its steepest street title, admitting their measuring method was wrong. Video/ODT
Shop spitter among three arrested for lockdown breaches
Dunedin Police have made another three arrests for breaches of the lockdown.
'Better than sitting on the couch': Farmer runs 64km around home during lockdown
He even managed to milk the cows twice while completing the gigantic run.
Shop-spitter arrested in Dunedin
A Dunedin man has been arrested for spitting in a shop then leaving.
Judge's warning to lockdown flouter
A judge has warned a Dunedin man who failed to self-isolate he won't get another chance.
Audrey Young: PM makes sound judgment on David Clark
COMMENT: Arrogance is not a word normally associated with the Health Minister.
Covid-19: Phil Goff still pushing 3.5 per cent rates rise
Goff said the virus had created the worst recession since the 1930s.
Did the Ruby Princess cruise ship leak Covid-19 into NZ? PM seeks legal advice
At least 16 New Zealand virus cases linked to the ship.
Covid-19: What will happen to Auckland rates?
Several councils around the country are freezing rates or offering relief to ratepayers.
Virus claims former Dunedin 'hero' in UK
A former Dunedin 'hero' has reportedly died of Covid-19 in the UK.
'I've been an idiot': Health Minister demoted, wife questioned beach trip
Prime Minister says in normal circumstances she would sack David Clark.
Audrey Young: Why Clark will not survive his idiocy
Minister's actions and recollections have irreparably damaged him, writes Audrey Young.
Family's message of thanks after Hawea fire
"From Luna, Connie and myself, we will be always grateful for what they have done."
Dunedin man stranded in Argentina desperate to get home
Ryan Houston is stuck in a hotel, desperately trying to find a way a back to New Zealand.
Disruption of grieving rituals 'heartbreaking' during lockdown
In the lockdown, it has become harder for people to grieve the loss of loved ones.
Arrogant or unintentional: David Clark's slip-up
Riders, cyclists, docs torn over Health Minister David Clark's flouting of lockdown rules.
Coronavirus: New website alerts length of supermarket queues
Gareth Hayes set up the website to reduce queues and help people "flatten the curve".
More traffic stops needed in Dunedin during lockdown
Too many cars are still on the road in Dunedin, says local man.
The region hit hardest: A statistical look at Southern cases
A statistical approach to the cases affecting Southland during the lockdown.
Haywire compass leads to four days lost in the bush
A haywire compass caused a hunter to become lost in Stewart Island bush for four days.
Hikers' celebration turns to lockdown panic
Couple walked the length of NZ, now hunkered down for the lockdown.
Coronavirus: Tense wait for three German women stuck in Dunedin
Three German women are on stand-by for a lifeline — a flight home.