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There have been seven new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand today, all in managed isolation. In a statement, the Health Ministry said there were no community cases. The seven new cases include one who arrived from the United States on 26 October; one from the Ukraine on 26 October; two from

Police are investigating the death of a woman in Invercargill. Police were called to a Grace Street address at about 4.15pm yesterday where the body of the woman was discovered. We are currently treating her death as unexplained while we are working to understand the circumstances. A scene examinati

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) Veterinary Nursing students have been run off their feet by hundreds of furry paws this week, in the Free Annual Pet Health Clinic, with significantly more animals seen this year. At least 150 more pets than 2019 have had a check-up of some kind, due to an incr

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) graduate Stefenpon Sitindjak has successfully competed in, and won the Lee Kum Kee NZ Developing Chefs Challenge which was held on October 12th at the Auckland Seafood School. Mr Sitindjak’s winning dish was a skilful fusion of Chinese cuisine and the food he g

There are nine new cases – eight in managed isolation and one household contact of previous case – reported in New Zealand today, Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield has confirmed. Dr Bloomfield and Minister of Health Chris Hipkins have provided a Covid-19 update this afternoon. Seven of

With the long weekend coming up Southern DHB’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr Susan Jack is urging Southerners to maintain important health and hygiene precautions including being tested if you have any cold or flu symptoms, no matter how minor. “The increase in cases we are seeing in managed isolati

Invercargill City Council has been successful in its application for funding for three special projects which will bring the chance to truly innovate the city’s streets. About $400,000 has been awarded to Council from the Waka Kotahi Innovating Streets pilot fund. Roading Manager Russell Pearson sai

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says there are two new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today, both found in managed isolation. Dr Bloomfield has announced the new cases at today’s Ministry of Health update. It followed news last night that a person with Covid-19 went to an Auckland