Controversial church gets boot from O-Week Tent City
A controversial church called out for "cult-like behaviour" has been booted from O-Week's Tent City where it was given a stand despite allegations of racism, sexual assault and homophobia.
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'He wanted me to lie through my teeth': Skydiving boss investigated over call after death
'He wanted me to lie through my teeth': Skydiving boss investigated over call after death
A public official claims a Queenstown skydiving boss asked him to sign a false document about the company's safety plan following an American tourist's tandem parachuting death.
Winery owned by slain Aucklander bought by Southland farmers
Winery owned by slain Aucklander bought by Southland farmers
A Southland dairy farming couple with a passion for Central Otago have purchased a vineyard owned by a slain Auckland woman.
Bloomfield rejects call for 'mass masking' under level 2
Bloomfield rejects call for 'mass masking' under level 2
Director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says mass masking will not be introduced at alert level 2 after an Otago University academic suggested it could be used to help stop the spread of Covid-19.
PM outlines how Govt might decide which regions leave lockdown
PM outlines how Govt might decide which regions leave lockdown
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has outlined how the Government might decide whether some regions will stay in lockdown longer as the South continues to have the most cases.
Eight new cases in Invercargill, five in Queenstown
Eight new cases in Invercargill, five in Queenstown
Eight of the Southern District Health Board area's 17 new Covid-19 cases are in Invercargill.
Locations of all 132 Southern Covid-19 cases revealed
Locations of all 132 Southern Covid-19 cases revealed
The Southern District Health Board has revealed where in the South people have tested positive for Covid-19 and the figures paint a worrying picture for Queenstown.
Most new Covid-19 cases in Queenstown-Lakes District
Most new Covid-19 cases in Queenstown-Lakes District
The locations of the 10 new cases of Covid-19 in the South have been released by the Southern District Health Board revealing the largest increase in cases is in the Queenstown-Lakes District.
The region hit hardest: A statistical look at Southern cases
The region hit hardest: A statistical look at Southern cases
A week into lockdown we take a look at the age, sex and location makeup of Covid-19 cases in the Southern District Health Board area.
14 more Covid-19 cases linked to Bluff wedding
14 more Covid-19 cases linked to Bluff wedding
The number of Covid-19 cases linked to a wedding held in Bluff has skyrocketed to 22 with 14 new cases announced today.
Locations of Southern Covid-19 cases revealed
Locations of Southern Covid-19 cases revealed
The Southern District Health Board has released a breakdown of where in the South people have tested positive for Covid-19 after the cases in the area climbed to more than 100.
Kiwis will face 'new normal' when lockdown ends - researcher
Kiwis will face 'new normal' when lockdown ends - researcher
A researcher behind some of the modelling helping the Government fight Covid-19 thinks the rate of new cases needs to drop to almost zero before it is safe to ease restrictions.
8 new Southern cases, 20 linked to Hereford Conference
8 new Southern cases, 20 linked to Hereford Conference
The number of new Covid-19 cases in the Southern DHB area continues to rise, with eight new confirmed and probable cases, while 20 are now linked to the recent World Hereford Conference in Queenstown.
Anatomy of a cluster: Hereford conference linked to 20 cases
Anatomy of a cluster: Hereford conference linked to 20 cases
Authorities are busy tracking close contacts linked to the World Hereford Conference in Queenstown, which has now been linked to 20 Covid-19 cases.
'We're worried for our children': Logan Park parent speaks out
'We're worried for our children': Logan Park parent speaks out
A parent of a Logan Park pupil has described living in a state of uncertainty amid news the school will be closed as 150 pupils are tested for Covid-19 and says the school should be keeping them better informed.
Change could cut smelter power bill
Change could cut smelter power bill
The future of the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter appears brighter thanks to a proposed rule change which could cut its massive electricity bill.
New Year honours 2020: Southern recipients
New Year honours 2020: Southern recipients
Queen's Service Order and Queen's Service Medal <h4>QSO</h4><p><strong>Gary John Dickson</strong><br>Wanaka</p><p><strong>For...
Cull backs hoiho as bird of year
Cull backs hoiho as bird of year
Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull has staged an intervention in a crucial election, throwing his weight behind a plucky local candidate.
Standards breach at prison
UN minimum standards breached at Invercargill Prison
Prisoners in Invercargill are being forced to go to the toilet in "cardboard receptacles" because of a shortage of cells, according to a new report by the Chief Ombudsman.
Seven reasons the Black Caps will win the World Cup
Seven reasons the Black Caps will win the World Cup
The Black Caps shocked the cricketing world by beating India. Here are seven reasons this team can do it again and go one better than in 2015 whether we play Australia or England in the final.