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Covid-19: Community case travelled across Northland

The latest community case in NZ travelled across Northland before her positive test result, but was scrupulous about using the Covid Tracer app, health authorities have revealed.

10,000 flock to Gibbston Valley concert

Thousands danced and sang in the sun at the 11th annual Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert near Queenstown on Saturday.
Exploring NZ at a ‘relaxed pace’

After seven years of escaping in their bus for the occasional weekend, recently retired Christchurch couple Allan and Cathy Luchford are loving having the time to explore the country at their leisure.
Vets sound warning about canine cough wave

An outbreak of a "highly contagious" dog disease is spreading "like wildfire” across Dunedin, a vet staff member says.

Experts: Time to 'turn down tap' on travel from risky countries

Experts: Time to 'turn down tap' on travel from risky countries

Experts are optimistic the latest rogue case of Covid-19 won't lead to a repeat of Auckland's August outbreak, thanks to the person's small number of close contacts and their vigilance at scanning...
Police apology for saying cyclist died in crash

Police apology for saying cyclist died in crash

Police have apologised for incorrectly saying a cyclist died in a crash in Taupō.
Man seriously hurt after ute winds up in paddock

Man seriously hurt after ute winds up in paddock

A man has been seriously injured after a ute rolled in an early morning crash near Te Anau.

dunedin

Power outages in Blueskin Bay

A fault has knocked out power to some homes in Evansdale, Waitati, and Warrington this evening.

Community rubbish day chance to clear out ‘junk’

Community rubbish day chance to clear out ‘junk’

Port Chalmers and West Harbour residents can start the year with a clean-up, with a little help from the West Harbour Community Board and Port Chalmers Lions.
Rare catch for young angler

Rare catch for young angler

Dunedin is living up to its name of "Salmon City", making fishers hopeful this season will buck a trend of declining numbers of the prized species.
Teachers brave weather at workshop

Teachers brave weather at workshop

Secondary school science teachers became pupils for a three-day workshop this week.

regions

Views of ‘‘low-mow’’ trial areas in Nerin Square in Lake Hayes Estate. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

‘Low-mow’ the go for some, no-no for others

A "low-mow" trial in the Queenstown suburbs of Lake Hayes Estate and Shotover Country is getting mixed reviews from residents.

Bumper season at penguin colony

Bumper season at penguin colony

Record-breaking numbers of penguins have fledged at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony this season.
Review gives council high mark

Review gives council high mark

The Waitaki District Council has received a glowing mark in an independent review, but there is still plenty of room for improvement.
Man charged over Southland double fatal crash

Man charged over Southland double fatal crash

Charges have been laid in relation to double fatal car crash in Southland which killed a young father and his five-month-old baby.

National

The University of Otago's Dr Jemma Geoghegan. Photo: Supplied

Experts: Time to 'turn down tap' on travel from risky countries

Experts are optimistic the latest rogue case of Covid-19 won't lead to a repeat of Auckland's August outbreak, thanks to the person's small number of close contacts and their vigilance at scanning...

Covid-19: Community case travelled across Northland

Covid-19: Community case travelled across Northland

The latest community case in NZ travelled across Northland before her positive test result, but was scrupulous about using the Covid Tracer app, health authorities have revealed.
Church abuse victims: 'Only fraction coming forward'

Church abuse victims: 'Only fraction coming forward'

A survivor group for people abused while in the care of the Catholic Church says only a fraction of them are coming forward.
Police apology for saying cyclist died in crash

Police apology for saying cyclist died in crash

Police have apologised for incorrectly saying a cyclist died in a crash in Taupō.

Business

The refurbished facade of boutique hotel Fable Dunedin, in Princes St.

Hotel invests in quest for 5 stars

Dunedin’s oldest hotel continues to get a $10 million face-lift in a bid to get a 5-star rating as hotel room occupancy rates fall across the nation.

Firm hopeful about European partnership

Firm hopeful about European partnership

Paul Hansen wants world domination in the software industry and has teamed up with a German company.
Beach Energy quits South Is exploration

Beach Energy quits South Is exploration

Beach Energy Resources NZ is abandoning oil and gas exploration permits off the South Island coast, including several off Otago, raising concerns about the economic impact on the region.
South’s manufacturing dips

South’s manufacturing dips

A dip in manufacturing activity in Otago and Southland last month cannot be taken as a trend, Otago Southland Employers Association chief executive officer Virginia Nicholls says.

queenstown

Car crashes bachelorette party in Queenstown

A car drove into a building in Queenstown Saturday evening, causing minor damage and disrupting what appeared to be a bachelorette party.

Runner smashes women’s record for length-of-NZ journey

Runner smashes women’s record for length-of-NZ journey

Queenstown nurse Brooke Thomas has broken the New Zealand women’s record for running the length of the country.
10,000 flock to Gibbston Valley concert

10,000 flock to Gibbston Valley concert

Thousands danced and sang in the sun at the 11th annual Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert near Queenstown on Saturday.
Fears spate of vehicle tampering may return to Queenstown

Fears spate of vehicle tampering may return to Queenstown

Concerned residents in Queenstown have taken to social media to warn people to lock their cars overnight after CCTV footage showed a man trying to break into a vehicle.

After seven years of escaping in their bus for the occasional weekend, recently retired Christchurch couple Allan and Cathy Luchford are loving having the time to explore the country at their leisure.

Riverside stroll perfect for a sunny summer day

Riverside stroll perfect for a sunny summer day

The long, warm days of summer give us more opportunity to enjoy some exercise in the great outdoors. Star reporter Jessica Wilson enjoys the Outram Glen to Lee Stream walk.
Dollars and sense

Dollars and sense

When it comes to pocket money, It’s important to be clear about its purpose, writes parenting columnist Ian Munro.
The spirit of summer

The spirit of summer

New Zealand swimwear designer Gemma Cornish, talks all things swim and style with Katie Day.

Rural Life

Growers reassure customers after China packaging scare

The industry body for stone-fruit growers in NZ is reassuring international customers of our Covid-free status, after the virus was reportedly found on fruit packaging in China.

Sunday looking to be best day; cooler waters a help

Sunday looking to be best day; cooler waters a help

If you are planning to fish this weekend, Sunday looks to be the best day as far as the weather is concerned.
Slain woman’s vineyard bought

Slain woman’s vineyard bought

A Southland dairy farming couple with a passion for Central Otago have purchased a vineyard owned by a slain Auckland woman.
4WD safari to raise money for walkway

4WD safari to raise money for walkway

A 4WD safari into the Mid Canterbury high country on Valentine’s Day will generate some funding for the Mt Somers Walkway Society.

Southland

Department of Conservation ranger Tim Raemaekers checks a trail camera at a kiwi nest. PHOTO: TIM...

Doc ranger ‘hopeful’ about kiwi chicks’ prospects

The first 1080 aerial poison drop in Fiordland last winter has made a difference to the kiwi population, despite stoats taking five of nine chicks hatched so far, a ranger says.

Man seriously hurt after ute winds up in paddock

Man seriously hurt after ute winds up in paddock

A man has been seriously injured after a ute rolled in an early morning crash near Te Anau.
Man charged over Southland double fatal crash

Man charged over Southland double fatal crash

Charges have been laid in relation to double fatal car crash in Southland which killed a young father and his five-month-old baby.
Dearth of cruises to dent council income

Dearth of cruises to dent council income

Southland's regional council will miss out on more than $3 million this cruise season and more cancellations expected.

sport

Ross Blackman on Sojourn II at the Otago Yacht Club marina yesterday. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

Blackman’s main focus still on water but not cup

For the first time in more than 30 years, Ross Blackman will not be at an America’s Cup regatta.

Five from five for young athlete

Five from five for young athlete

Aiming to win every athletics event you enter might seem ambitious for some.
Many roads to coaching, NZR says

Many roads to coaching, NZR says

New Zealand Rugby says it has many pathways to become a coach at the top level.
NZOC focus on Games going ahead

NZOC focus on Games going ahead

The New Zealand Olympic Committee is staying clear of speculation about this year’s Tokyo Games.

Talk show host Larry King dies

Talk show host Larry King dies at 87

Larry King, who quizzed thousands of world leaders, politicians and entertainers for CNN and other news outlets in a career spanning more than six decades, has died at 87.
Thousands arrested in Russia protest for Navalny

Thousands arrested in Russia protest for Navalny

Police have detained more than 2500 people and used force to break up rallies across Russia as tens of thousands of protesters ignored extreme cold and police warnings to demand the release of...
Morrison reluctant to commit to climate goals: report

Morrison reluctant to commit to climate goals: report

Australia's government is in no rush to sign up to a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, although it recognises the importance of working toward that goal, leader Scott Morrison says.

Opinion

Working hard or hardly working? Dunedin North MP David Clark with several of his caucus...

Southern say: Political machine (slowly) stirs back to life

Politics is something that has largely happened elsewhere for the previous five weeks, something for which we should all probably be very grateful.

Covid will dominate year again

Covid will dominate year again

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will preside over her first Cabinet meeting of the year next week, when she and her ministers will consider the Government’s agenda for the year ahead.
Barriers to vaccination must be overcome to end pandemic

Barriers to vaccination must be overcome to end pandemic

Patent rights, national self-interest and the wealth gap are the big barriers to global vaccination, Ilan Noy and Ami Neuberger write.
More aerial activities in the south

More aerial activities in the south

MR Mercer of the Aero Transport Company, Timaru, left Dunedin on Sunday afternoon in the Avro machine for Invercargill, taking Mr Mayo as a passenger. The company will be giving passenger flights...

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