The South Today bulletin: Friday, December 3
The South Today bulletin: Friday, December 3
Preliminary designs revealed for Christchurch stadium
Preliminary designs revealed for Christchurch stadium
Christchurch City Council has revealed four preliminary design images for the long-awaited 30,000 seat Canterbury Multi-Use Arena.
Bakery staff cop abuse from unvaxxed customers
'We don't deserve to be mistreated': Bakery staff cop abuse from unvaxxed customers
A popular bakery in Lincoln, on the outskirts of Christchurch, has made a plea to customers not to upset staff if they don't have a vaccine passport and as a result, are refused service.
Canterbury hits 90% fully vaccinated milestone
Canterbury hits 90% fully vaccinated milestone
The Canterbury DHB area has today reached the 90 per cent fully vaccinated milestone.
Hundreds gather for silent protest over mandates
Hundreds gather in Christchurch for silent protest against mandates
Hundreds of people gathered in silence at Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance on Friday "to reclaim freedom for all New Zealanders".
Mob member caught in meth sting
Mob member caught in meth sting
A Dunedin Mongrel Mob member has been charged after being found with methamphetamine and LSD during a police sting.
92 new Covid cases, one in South Island
92 new Covid cases, one in South Island
There are 92 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today, only one of which is in the South Island.
Luxon questions red setting for Auckland
Luxon questions red setting for Auckland
The new leader of the National Party is questioning the government's call to put Auckland into the red setting under the traffic light system, as the city emerges from four months of lockdown today.
All in a day’s walk for Lucky
'He’s basically like a dog': All in a day’s walk for Lucky the pet sheep
Lucky the six-year-old sheep thinks he’s a dog - and loves nothing more than putting on his lead for a brisk trot with his owner.
'Flabbergasted': Vaccine pass not required for council services in Hipkins' electorate
'Flabbergasted': Vaccine pass not required for council services in Hipkins' electorate
An emergency meeting has been called by Upper Hutt City Council after it was decided vaccine passes will not be required at council facilities such as swimming pools and libraries.
Dunedin slides to bottom of table for house price growth
Dunedin slides to bottom of table for house price growth
Dunedin’s housing market has missed out on the boom, and is heading into 2022 as New Zealand’s cheapest major metro for property.
Nelson mayor urging locals to get tested
Nelson mayor urging locals to get tested as Covid outbreak grows to 14
People in Nelson are being urged to get a Covid test as the number of community cases grows - and the hunt for the source continues.
Michael Plank on Covid modelling and moving to NZ
Michael Plank on Covid modelling and moving to NZ
High-profile Covid-19 modeller and Canterbury Uni mathematician, Michael Plank, opens up about life in the spotlight, advising the government, disinformation and exploring the Southern Alps.
A little confusion, but mostly smooth sailing as Dunedin enters orange
A little confusion, but mostly smooth sailing as Dunedin enters orange
It has been mostly smooth sailing for Dunedin cafes on the first morning of the new traffic light system.
7-year-old motorbike rider crashes into car
7-year-old motorbike rider crashes into car
A seven-year-old motorbike rider was taken to Dunedin Hospital after a collision with a car south of Dunedin yesterday afternoon.
Bystanders' attempt to stop drink driver praised
Bystanders' attempt to stop drink driver praised
Police are praising the actions of bystanders who tried to stop an intoxicated man from driving in central Dunedin.
Child among Omicron cases in New South Wales
Child among Omicron cases in New South Wales
New South Wales has confirmed eight cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant, including a child who is too young to be vaccinated.
Four Hector's dolphins found dead on South Island beaches
Four Hector's dolphins found dead on South Island beaches
The Department of Conservation is investigating the deaths of four Hector's dolphins in less than a month on South Island beaches.
New Covid locations of interest in Christchurch
New Covid locations of interest in Christchurch
A Christchurch KFC and a BP service station have been added as new Covid-19 locations of interest in the city.