The couple plan to attend an Invercargill church service on Sunday.

The Destiny Church leader has cited his faith as the reason for not getting the jab.

Brian Tamaki sighted in Te Anau, much to the frustration of locals.

Barnes Oysters has caught 3000 dozen since the season began on Monday.

The pair were believed to be in an Invercargill park at the same time as the missing man.

Organisers had no choice but to cancel this Saturday's event after alert level change.

The Remus ran aground on the South Island's southern west coast on Thursday.

Complainant says "it makes you think about what they're teaching them".

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Police have serious concerns for Raymond Horn, 68, who has dementia and is non-verbal.

The road is blocked and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Marcus Lush was elected in a by-election by a vast majority last week.

Amy King, whose son, 9, was killed by a teenage babysitter, has been hurt in an accident.

A foehn wind is responsible for the warmer weather.

Raymond Horn left Walmsley House, a rest-home, early last Monday morning.

The smelter company will not reveal its plans for the hazardous waste.

Newstalk ZB host received more than half of the votes counted.

The Canterbury Air Rescue helicopter attended the incident.

The plane was above Clinton, travelling at about 5000 feet, when the engine stopped.

'New Zealanders have every right to expect that their drinking water is safe'.

Teacher discussed sex and drugs with Year 12 students.

Otago and Southland are among the regions expected to be most affected by Covid-19.

Almost a year after their first liaison, the man received a text message seeking $700.

Rescuers were hampered by remoteness, fog and low cloud.

The deal to clean up 8000 tonnes of waste "leaves a slightly sour taste", minister says.

Long list of firearms charges facing former Southland open side flanker.

A recent audit found just one Dunedin cafe met the guidelines.