'Deep, irrevocable impact' on South Island in level 2
Frustration as restrictions continue despite no cases in the south for almost a year.
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A health official says there is still a risk Covid-19 could make to the south.
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Survey finds many households said that their financial position has improved.
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Milford Road still closed due to avalanche risk
Avalanche risk means road to Milford Sound has been closed since last Thursday.
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Snow would be accompanied by showers and possible hail and thunderstorms.
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Snow may be accompanied by showers and hail and thunder storms, MetService says.
Storm havoc: Strong winds in South Island blow trucks off road
Two trucks have come off the road and roofing iron has been sent flying in strong winds.
Mayor Shadbolt called an 'inconvenient' distraction
Review finds performance remains a problem for Invercargill City Council.
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Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt says allegations against him were wrongly presented as facts.
What's eating Invercargill deputy mayor Nobby Clark?
Tim Shadbolt's deputy is vocal at the council table and in the media, but he's gone quiet.
Car importer crim had a 'tiger by the tail'
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South Island 'completely let down' - Seymour
Fewer than five contacts to the Auckland outbreak are in Otago or Southland.
83yo 'treated so badly': Hospital neglect - 'mum didn't have to die like that'
Damning report reveals Nancye MacKenzie fell over at hospital and died five hours later.
'Up to voters': Invercargill MP supports embattled mayor
Penny Simmonds is showing support for embattled mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt.
Tim Shadbolt reviews television documentary about his life
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Countdown to McDonald's, barista-made coffee and takeaways
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Lockdown breakers: Woman calls cops for ride into town after drinking
The woman called police multiple times and wasn't making much sense.
'We might have a problem': Southland man receives second vaccination too soon
The nurses were very concerned but there was nothing they could do about it, he says.
Water tragedy: People warned to stick to lockdown rules after freediver dies
There are hints police water patrols may be revived if the lockdown is extended.
No cases may not be enough for alert level change in South Island - Hipkins
Ninety people documented as close contacts are isolating in the Southern DHB area.
'You are kind of punished': Woman stuck in North Island after waiting for test
The woman was attending her mother's funeral in Auckland when the lockdown was announced.
South Island businesses want clarity over lockdown duration
Businesses in the lower South Island are calling for greater certainty.
Sir Tim email saga: $10,000 approved to review electronic policies
Sir Tim voted against the review as he said he did not trust the system in place.
Australian gang could be establishing in south
The gang has a long-standing rivalry with the Mongols.
Farmer calls for patience when dealing with environmental change
New regulations have been coming thick and fast at farmers in the last few years.
Shadbolt email intercept was wrong - CEO
A review will be carried out into the sharing of the contents of the email.
Council may have broken law by accessing Shadbolt's emails: lawyer
Council's chief executive has acknowledged she was wrong to share the contents of email.
Shadbolt's email accessed, used against him at council meeting
'Yes I'm concerned about my privacy, I feel like it's been violated,' mayor says.
'Please don't trash it': Bob Harvey on Tim Shadbolt's 'hoarding'
Bob Harvey pleads with Invercargill council to treat Tim Shadbolt's history with respect.
'Invercargill is burning': Expert weighs in on unfolding council saga
A local government expert is calling on ministerial intervention for the council.
Southern DHB more than 20,000 vaccinations behind schedule
The board is adamant the vaccine rollout is going well.