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10 new Covid cases in managed isolation
10 new Covid cases in managed isolation
There have been 10 new cases of Covid-19 reported in managed isolation today, including eight from India.
Former West Coast woman found dead in bin
Former West Coast woman found dead in Gold Coast charity bin
A mother of three found dead in a Gold Coast charity bin this week was originally from Greymouth.
Enjoying the 'touristy stuff'
Enjoying the 'touristy stuff'
The American star of Netflix movie The Royal Treatment, which was being filmed in Dunedin last month, has brought the city to the attention of her 9.7 million followers.
Freedom camping: Tougher rules and penalties proposed
Freedom camping: Tougher rules and penalties proposed
A crackdown on irresponsible freedom camping is being proposed with plans to increase penalties for those who break the rules.
West Coasters facing 'sizable' rate increases
West Coasters facing 'sizable' rate increases
3.00 pm
The first draft rate increases have been released, with Buller forecasting 6.5% and Grey 9.9%.
Six new cases in MIQ, five from India
Six new cases in MIQ, five from India
There are six new cases of Covid-19 - five of them from India - in managed isolation, the Ministry of Health says.
Friction over mayor’s IT help
Invercargill Mayor claims he was denied IT help by his own council
Sir Tim Shadbolt claims he has had several requests for one-on-one IT training denied by his own council — a statement rejected by council staff.
Vaccination rollout a ‘shambles’
Vaccination rollout a ‘shambles’
A new booking system for Covid-19 vaccinations will be launched next week, as the Southern District Health board concedes the current procedure has caused problems and is confusing.
'I'm so stressed': Kiwis in India confused by travel suspension
'I'm so stressed': Kiwis in India confused by travel suspension
Concerned Kiwis in India are full of questions ahead of New Zealand's temporary suspension on travel from the country, which comes into force on Sunday.
Monk stands firm on plans for Pike recovery project
Monk stands firm on plans for Pike recovery project
Updated 8.30 pm
There appears to be no end in sight over the ongoing dispute between the Pike River families about the future direction of the mine's recovery.
Airbnbs on West Coast increase despite need for rentals
Airbnbs on West Coast increase despite need for rentals
West Coast residents are being asked for their opinions on how councils should regulate Airbnbs and other unhosted visitor accommodation.
NZ's longest serving prisoner Alfred Vincent dies
NZ's longest serving prisoner Alfred Vincent dies
New Zealand's longest-serving prisoner Alfred Vincent has died.
Yes, dogs do get jealous, NZ study shows
Yes, dogs do get jealous, NZ study shows
They're known as our best friends - but do dogs get jealous when we pat another pooch?
Travel from India to be suspended, new border case in Auckland
Travel from India to be suspended, new border case in Auckland
Updated 4.38 pm
The PM says travel from India will be temporarily suspended from 4pm on April 11 until April 28, including for NZ citizens and residents due to a surge in MIQ cases. And a new border case has been reported, a security guard at an Auckland hotel.
New border-related Covid case; 23 new cases in MIQ
New border-related Covid case; 23 new cases in MIQ
Updated 1.15 pm
A new border-related positive Covid case has been announced - a 24-year-old who works at a MIQ facility.
Director's enviro-farm turns to dairy grazing
Director James Cameron's NZ 'enviro-farm' turns to dairy cow grazing
Director James Cameron's plans to convert his Wairarapa properties into organic vege farms appear to have fallen short.
Hosking and Ardern: Newstalk ZB host backtracks on not having PM on show
Hosking and Ardern: Newstalk ZB host backtracks on not having PM on show
Radio host Mike Hosking has backtracked on comments he made after an interview with PM Jacinda Ardern on his radio show - and has issued an apology to one of his ZB colleagues.
Fog scuppers PM's trip down south
Fog scuppers PM's trip down south
Fog at Dunedin Airport has scuppered a planned visit to the city by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today.
Early release unlikely for gang enforcer
Early release unlikely for gang enforcer
A gang enforcer who repeatedly beat a prospect as part of a "conditioning ritual" will likely serve his time behind bars without early release.