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'Ignorance is bliss': Fears southern farmers won't get tested for Covid
Reports some farmers in the South asking symptomatic staff to avoid being tested.
Man four times drink-driving limit caught on way to get wine for breakfast
The 60-year-old was on his way to the store at 9.40am.
'Phenomenal': Matt Chisholm on Shear 4 Blair 24hr Shearathon
More than 10,000 lambs received a haircut during Shear 4 Blair over the long weekend.
Anti-vax vandals attack testing centre
Protesters smear centre with the words "Die", "Why Kids?", "Stop It" and "Rory RIP".
Lucky break: Off-duty surf life-saver rescues trio from rip
Rob Ratten decided to spend 10 more minutes at the beach - his decision saved three lives.
Police search after alleged hit-and-run in Dunedin, cars stolen
Police searching after vehicles stolen, man on mobility scooter allegedly hit by car.
World Cup-winning Black Fern apologises for drink-driving
Victoria Samata Nafatali has been caught drink-driving for the second time in two years.
Peeping Tom: Recidivist voyeur has rehab increased
A perennial peeping Tom has again been caught lurking outside Dunedin homes.
'Heartbreaking': British woman asks NZ Govt to cancel deportation notice
Queenstown woman Caroline Douthwaite is running out of time and needs an answer.
Motatapu race called off again
Covid-19 has led to the cancellation of the event two years in a row.
West Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepare
Franz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.
The Kiwi school that's banned phones: 'They know it's good for them'
School wants students to focus on building relationships face-to-face.
Resort market welcomes unvaccinated, unmasked
No vaccine passports required for hundreds milling around Queenstown Community Markets.
'Would do anything to help': Man due to get bravery medal dies in lake
Mark Miller described as 'humble person' who didn't tell others about award by friend.
Community on edge after Invercargill shooting, scene examination continuing
A 16-year-old youth and a 17-year-old female suffered firearms injuries in the shooting.
'Significant' rain event: 750mm possible on West Coast, caution urged
MetService has issued a red warning for the area.
Cyclist who survived hit-and-run 'just so disgusted'
The 63-year-old was cycling back on a morning paper run when they were hit.
Man accused of breaking police officer's jaw was on bail
Carpenter accused of smashing a taxi window outside the Queenstown Police Station.
Covid down South: Flights and airport contacts as locations of interest grow
Christchurch Airport is on the locations of interest list four times.
Orange warning: 'Significant' rain event heading for South Island
Metservice is predicting up to 550mm of rain could fall in the ranges.
Two people shot, one critical after incident in Invercargill
A male is in a critical condition and a female is in a serious condition.
Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.
Students likely to bring Omicron south, say experts
Students likely to bring Omicron with them when they move South over coming weeks.
Jail time for Dunedin man who went on meth-fuelled rampage
Marcus Brian James Forde was found with class A drugs stashed in his undies.
Medical exemption? Unvaxxed high school principal working off-site
Principal declined to answer questions about whether she had a medical exemption.
Police searching for Ute driver after alleged hit-and-run
The cyclist suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle.
Dunedin man known for charity thieved ailing father for gambling
The 91-year-old died in 2019 never knowing of what his son was doing.
Reputation 'in tatters': Charity worker drained $150,000 from father's account
Judge: 'A significant fall from grace' to feed gambling addiction.
Death of the skirt? Call to overhaul girls' school uniforms
Redesign of school uniforms to help girls feel comfortable and be physically active.
Rail runners race Otago's famous steam train Kingston Flyer
Most were left out of puff trying to keep up with the 150-year-old train.
Omicron in Queenstown: Suspected case visited from Auckland, stayed at hotel
People who were there at the affected time should self-monitor for symptoms for 10 days.
Fine after fisherman put endangered dolphins at risk
Lance Edmond Nicolson was fined $11,900 and had his vessel forfeited.
Clydesdale rescue: Horse's big adventure foiled at first hurdle
The rescue mission brought traffic to a standstill on State Highway 8.