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A leaked video of last week’s Green Party crisis call shows James Shaw claimed the controversial Green School funding was given “verbal sign-off” by Minister of Education Chris Hipkins. The comments contradict Hipkins who’s repeatedly stated he did not back the proposal. RNZ has been sent footage of

Road racing revs into gear at Teretonga Park Raceway this Sunday. The Southland Motorcycle Club (SMCC) kicks off its road racing season with round one of the Southland Cup. SMCC vice-president Bill Moffatt was eager to see a solid field of entries. “We’d love to see the pits brimming with motorbikes

Police can now confirm two people — a 22-year-old man and a five-month-old baby — have died following a four-vehicle crash on State Highway 6 near Makarewa yesterday afternoon. The crash occurred about 150m north of the Makarewa Bridge about 4pm. A teenager remains in critical condition in Dunedin H

Watch today’s media conference with government officials and ministers. The COVID-19 media conference with officials will start at 1pm. Latest from Live Update: Minister of Health Chris Hipkins acknowledged the staff of ARPHS for their tireless work in the resurgence of the virus. “That work has mad

A group of Invers medical practise nurses have picked up the placards and gone in to town to show their dissatisfaction at the breakdown of negotiations over their pay. Up to 3000 nurses and admin staff around the country have downed tools for eight hours today, affecting 500 GPs and accident and me

Full year profit for the New Zealand-owned bank Kiwibank has halved year on year, as the bank set aside $51 million for bad and doubtful debts in light of Covid-19. Profit for the 12 months to June was $57 million, compared with $108m in 2019. Chief executive Steve Jurkovich said its bottom line was

The day has finally arrived: members of the squads set to play at Pack the Park 2020 have been revealed. Most of them, anyway. To pay tribute to the community that has supported its cause – and to mark the first anniversary of the death of cancer care advocate, Blair Vining – the Southland Charity [

Update: Road to remain closed overnight – Serious crash, SH6, Makarewa. Two people are in a critical condition, two in serious condition. State Highway 6 near Makarewa will be closed overnight following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were alerted to the multi vehicle crash between Counsell R