Testing lab problems run deep
A Covid-19 testing debacle that led to services becoming overloaded as Omicron surged, points to deeper problems, a prominent laboratory scientist from Dunedin says.
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Zeagold workers walk off the job over pay
Zeagold workers walk off the job over pay
Sixty staff from Zeagold's Waikouaiti site continued a two-day strike yesterday after negotiations between the company and union broke down.
Treasury advised against Budget's $350 payout
Treasury advised against Budget's $350 payout
Treasury advised against the Government's $350 cost of living payment in yesterday's Budget, saying it was a "poor mechanism for supporting households with a longer-term problem".
Covid-19 vaccine approved for NZ
Covid-19 vaccine approved for NZ
New Zealand authorities have given formal approval for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to be administered to those 16 years and older once stocks arrives in the country.
New recruits keen to get on the beat
New recruits keen to get on the beat
Dunedin's newest police recruits might differ in size - and fluffiness - but they’re equally keen to hit the beat.
National promises $140m for transport
National promises $140m for transport
A $140million transport package will help to "unlock the potential" of the South, National says.
Otago Nuggets: from no-shows to national champs
Otago Nuggets: from no-shows to national champs
Has there ever been a more improbable champion?
Freedoms rely on ongoing vigilance: Ardern
Freedoms rely on ongoing vigilance: Ardern
The freedoms New Zealanders enjoy under the level 1 Covid-19 alert level rely on ongoing vigilance, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
One new Covid case; new rules for travellers
One new Covid case; new rules for travellers
All passengers on flights from NZ and Australia must now wear masks, the Director-General of Health says, as a new case of Covid-19 is announced.
David Clark to stay as Health Minister - Ardern
David Clark to stay as Health Minister - Ardern
Health Minister David Clark has saved his job - despite lockdown breaches - and business adviser Rob Fyfe is apparently still in Government favour, despite not being thanked for his economic...
People hit by Covid-19 flock to Queenstown service
People hit by Covid-19 flock to Queenstown service
People affected by the economic situation created by Covid-19 have today been seeking support and advice from a Queenstown Lakes District Council run community hub.
No new Covid cases for 13th straight day
No new Covid cases for 13th straight day
New Zealand has now gone 13 days in a row with no new Covid-19 cases, and Director general of Health Ashley Bloomfield says it is the envy of many other countries.
No new Covid cases today: Health boss
No new Covid cases today: Health boss
There are no new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand today.
Queenstown welcomes first flight for 45 days
Queenstown welcomes first flight for 45 days
Queenstown’s Covid-19 recovery has made a baby step, with the arrival of its first scheduled commercial jet flight in 45 days.
DCC measures aim for CBD boost
DCC measures aim for CBD boost
The Dunedin City Council has "very suddenly" become business friendly - but not everyone is buying it.
$50b Budget - 8 more weeks of wage subsidies
$50b Budget - 8 more weeks of wage subsidies
he Government will spend a mammoth $50 billion on its Covid-19 recovery plan in a bid to save almost 140,000 jobs nationwide, according to this year's Budget.
Boult bungies as businesses bounce back
Boult bungies as businesses bounce back
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult celebrated the reopening of the district's tourism industry today with a dawn bungy jump above the Kawarau River.
Govt backs down - up to 50 people allowed at funerals
Govt backs down - up to 50 people allowed at funerals
The Government has backed down on rules under alert level 2 only allowing 10 people at funeral and tangi.
Tourism operators want wage subsidy extended
Tourism operators want wage subsidy extended
Tourism operators have urged the Government to extend the wage subsidy, fearing more business closures and redundancies.
Govt gives big boost to DHBs
Govt gives big boost to DHBs
The cash-strapped Southern District Health Board and its fellow providers are to receive a major funding boost, the Government announced this morning.