Timaru tragedy: Angels ripped away, says grieving father
The grieving father of three daughters found dead at their Timaru home has spoken of his "three precious angels being ripped away".
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The South Today bulletin: Thursday, September 23
The South Today bulletin: Thursday, September 23
The South Today bulletin: Thursday, September 23
Woman found dead in park victim of foul play: police
Woman found dead in park victim of foul play: police
A 27-year-old woman with Down Syndrome found dead in the Auckland suburb of Mt Albert was the victim of foul play, police have confirmed.
As Petito case captivates US, missing Native women ignored
As Petito case captivates US, missing Native women ignored
Activists lament that the crisis of missing and murdered Native American women doesn't get the attention paid to Gabby Petito.
NSW passes 50,000 mark in community cases
NSW passes 50,000 mark in community cases
New South Wales has reported 1063 new locally acquired cases of Covid-19 and six deaths as the Australian state's outbreak surpasses 50,000 cases.
Melbourne vaccination centres shut after staff spat on
Melbourne vaccination centres shut after staff spat on
Two central Melbourne vaccination centres have closed down after staff were spat on in the ongoing protests in the Australian city.
Get a grip, British PM tells France, snub for Australia
Get a grip, British PM tells France, snub for Australia
British PM Boris Johnson has told France to get a grip over a row about a trilateral nuclear submarine deal that tore up a separate French contract. Australia's PM has tried to speak to President Emmanuel Macron, without success.
More than 90% vaccination possible, but alternative is bleak
More than 90% vaccination possible, but alternative is bleak
It's possible to vaccinate 90% of our total population, fresh modelling released by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has found - something that could spare thousands of Covid deaths and life unencumbered by constant lockdowns.
15 new cases in Auckland
15 new cases in Auckland
There are 15 new community cases of Covid-19 in Auckland, Director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield has revealed.
Two hurt in Mornington crash
Two hurt in Mornington crash
Two people are injured after a crash in the Dunedin suburb of Mornington this morning.
Corrections package forces evacuation of building
Corrections package forces evacuation of building
Updated 9.03 pm
Police are investigating after a building in central Dunedin had to be evacuated when a suspicious package was delivered.
'Like torture': Killer asks for pain medication to be reinstated
'Like torture': Killer asks for pain medication to be reinstated
A Dunedin murderer claims he is suffering such pain in prison he is unable to wipe his bottom.
Former Labour MP Taito Phillip Field has died - report
Former Labour MP Taito Phillip Field has died - report
Former Labour government minister Taito Phillip Field has died, according to TVNZ.
Firefighters battle large fire at Selwyn district hotel
Firefighters battle large fire at Selwyn district hotel
Fire crews have spent several hours battling a blaze at a hotel in the Selwyn district.
Cattery botch-up leads to death of beloved pet
Cattery botch-up leads to death of beloved pet
A woman's cherished cat has died after an unfortunate botch-up with a cattery led to its death.
‘Big change’ coming for South Dunedin: developer
‘Big change’ coming for South Dunedin: developer
Three earthquake-prone buildings in South Dunedin, including the old fire-damaged Wolfenden and Russell shop, are set to make way for a modern retail development and office space.
New residential college on the rise
New residential college on the rise
Construction progress on the University of Otago’s newest residential college has been slowed by the latest Covid-19 lockdown.
Shoppers turned away after IT glitch
Shoppers turned away after IT glitch
Queues of grocery shoppers were turned away from New World and Pak’nSave supermarkets in Otago and Southland yesterday, when a computer glitch forced many Foodstuffs stores across the South Island...
Opposition to caravan park
Opposition to caravan park
A 60-berth motor caravan park has been mooted for the northern Dunedin coast, but the local runanga has opposed the proposal on environmental and cultural grounds.
Pupil may have made trip south for rugby
Pupil may have made trip south for rugby
The high school pupil who left Auckland in Alert Level 4 to get to Dunedin is understood to be a rugby player who arrived just ahead of a big game.