The number of prisoners in rehabilitation programmes dropped by more than 4000 in five years.
A "no drink" notice is in place for Waikouaiti and Karitane after high levels of lead were found in drinking water.
The images were shot from Smails Beach early this morning by Otago Museum director Ian Griffin.
Kiwis will be able to recieve a lump sum of $350 while they wait for their test results.
There are currently 66 active cases of the virus in New Zealand.
Nearly half of those who gave birth in lockdown felt alienated due to visitor restrictions.
A specific Covid-19-centric policy could be trialled in New Zealand.
The central North Island is expected to be particularly busy.
The man was discovered in the water at Meola Creek, in Westmere, at around 7am.
Political reporter Maiki Sherman says looking back at this year's Waitangi Day there is still much work to do.
The junior cricketer said that Finn Allens' heroic innings yesterday didn't quite stack up to the White Ferns star.
The $525 million facility was opened three months ago.
New Zealander, Kay Burnett died last month at the age of 71.
A defence policy specialist believes there could be diplomatic repercussions for New Zealand.
Police were called to an address on Ormond Road where "around 10 people" were involved in an altercation.
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