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Rain is expected to continue in Southland for much of today and a watch for heavy rain is in force there.
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Dunedin council proposes glass bottle ban
The Dunedin City Council says the ban would reduce harm in the student quarter.
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Red warning issued as South Island braces for heavy rain, snow
MetService warned the severe weather could bring dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips, with roads potentially becoming impassable.
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Advocates horrified by report of human rights abuse at Wakari Hospital
It comes after inspectors for the chief ombudsman said they found treatment amounting to torture at the inpatient unit for adults with intellectual disabilities.
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Wakari Hospital ward closed after Ombudsman 'disturbed' by findings
Chief Ombudsman John Allen said inspectors found "some of the worst practices we have observed anywhere" at the ward.
Fri, Jul 3
Land Information NZ finds 'wholesome surprise' in new aerial images
The 10cm images, taken this year by the Queenstown Lakes District Council, were published on the Land Information NZ Data Service and Basemaps.
Thu, Jul 2
Icy road warning for South Island as freezing conditions persist
New Zealand Transport Agency said hoar frosts and black ice may persist in parts of the South Island until about midday tomorrow.
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Cancer specialists call for rehab to become standard part of treatment
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Person dies in crash north of Auckland, road closed
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Residents in eastern Congo cling to hope as new Ebola treatment trial begins
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Man charged after person injured in Raglan shooting
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Performer calls for Trump's death at funeral for Iran's late supreme leader
Power company Genesis wants to ban incandescent light bulbs
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Thousands of deep sea fish found washed up on North Island beach
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The 'red flags' landlords should look for when vetting tenants
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'There's no way I'm voting for the party I voted for three years ago'
Swift’s publicist confirmed the marriage took place Friday evening (local time) inside Madison Square Garden at a star-packed ceremony.
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The gaming giant called it a response to consumer preferences as they "continue to shift away from physical discs to digital".
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