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Tarras site could support airport runway - assessment
The runway would be able to serve domestic routes, Australia and parts of the Pacific.
Watch: Car rolls 400m into Lake Wakatipu
It is unclear whether the handbrake was left off or what has happened.
'Just so much better': Amputation gives freedom after meningitis diagnosis
Aleina Beer is now considering trying out for the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Suspicious package found at Corrections building
The building, including a retail premises on the ground floor, were evacuated.
'Deep, irrevocable impact' on South Island in level 2
Frustration as restrictions continue despite no cases in the south for almost a year.
Plan to take fall for fellow Mongrel Mob member backfires
Seventeen months added to prison term - and his fellow Mobster was still convicted.
'Like torture': Killer asks for opiate pain medication to be reinstated
Andrew MacMillan was jailed after killing 17-year-old Jayne McLellan in 1988.
MIQ for athletes: Government warned of public backlash
Overseas sports players are able to enter NZ using border exemptions for critical workers.
$4.45 million being spent to make Lakes Hayes swimmable again
The 280ha lake has suffered from a build-up of nutrients from human activity.
'Very fortunate': Men plucked from sinking boat
The men had life jackets on and used flares which helped save their lives.
Student fled Auckland lockdown for Dunedin ahead of rugby match
Otago Boys' High School student and rugby player returns before secondary schools final.
'Can't be complacent': Covid testing rates drop in south
A health official says there is still a risk Covid-19 could make to the south.
Dunedin high school student's trip from Auckland being investigated
The boy spent the night at a local hostel before showing up to class.
Face masks still in high demand after second lockdown
In a week, a Dunedin business had dispatched nearly 10,000 face masks.
The 90% Project: Mobile clinic taking vaccines directly to Māori
All staff on the team are Māori and te reo is spoken when possible.
Lockdown barely dents consumer confidence, young stay most upbeat
Survey finds many households said that their financial position has improved.
Covid breach: Dunedin student turns up at school after travelling from Auckland
Otago Boys' High School has sought to reassure parents after a pupil breached lockdown.
Multiple Covid protocol failures at Otago prison - report
Many staff were not wearing masks and the incorrect PPE was being used.
Ski fields hit by lockdown: $3m in subsidy claims
Last weekend was the first ski fields could open under level 2 restrictions.
'Evil': Family's trauma after rapist allowed polygraph in Corrections 'botch up'
They thought a conviction was the end of their trauma. It was just the beginning.
'One bubble': Dunedin college says ball for 200 within rules
The college held a ball for 200 people, despite indoor gatherings being limited to 50.
Wānaka lockdown breacher facing drink-driving and traffic infringements
It comes after Willis issued an apology on Tuesday for breaking lockdown restrictions.
'Like a rush': Dunedin detectorist in search for 'something special'
Ben Goldsworthy's metal detector has found pennies from the 1920s and a silver ring.
'World has lost a gem': Pilot Dan Harrison killed in heli crash
A Eurocopter Squirrel AS350 crashed at Deep Creek, west of Dunedin yesterday.
Investigation launched after helicopter pilot dies in crash
The helicopter was believed to be flying from Milton to Alexandra.
Off-road crash tragedy: Driver escapes conviction over girlfriend's death
4WD vehicle fell 24m in vertical drop.
'Cruel' reaction to Wānaka holidaymakers 'product of a campaign of fear'
Last week couple escaped lockdown and flew to a holiday home in Wānaka, prompting outrage.
Man who accidentally shot himself during crime spree jailed
The spree began on the eve of the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown last year.
Stashed treasure trove: Renowned artist dies but where are the paintings?
Artist stopped painting 5 years ago and became increasingly reclusive.
'Extremely disappointed': Law Society to look into lawyer's lockdown Wānaka trip
Society fears lawyer may have 'misused' document allowing travel to court hearings.
'Completely irresponsible': Lockdown flouters told don't come back to Wānaka
Man's mother - a judge - says she is "appalled" and "highly embarrassed".
Birthday-driven lockdown breacher sentenced
Judge not impressed by explanations given to police at two checkpoints.