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There are no new cases of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand today.

There are no new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today, the health ministry says.

The owners of a car that was stolen in Dunedin late last night followed the thief as they could hear the vehicle as it was being driven along the highway.

Professor Michael Baker (left), Professor Nick Wilson. Photo: Supplied Some 2000 New Zealanders could have been killed by Covid-19 if the Government had taken the same approach as some of New Zealand's closest allies, according to Otago University health experts.

A report says coastal properties in suburbs like Sumner could face spiraling insurance premiums – or not be covered in future – due to climate change. Photo: Supplied Christchurch must consider replicating flood prevention measures pioneered in Holland as homeowners in coastal suburbs risk massive insurance hikes to safeguard their properties.

Oamaru truck driver Jason Coleman was "blown away" to be named driver of the year by Woolworth's New Zealand. Photo: Supplied Oamaru truck driver Jason Coleman had no idea he had been nominated for Woolworth’s New Zealand’s driver of the year award.

A criteria for urgent travel to NZ has been widened to include Kiwis who have a close relative who is dying. Photo: NZ Herald The Government is widening the circle of people who can apply to travel urgently to New Zealand, and is freeing up about 75 rooms a week for them.

Police made 26 arrests and seized drugs and cash as part of Operation Cincinnati in October. Photo: Supplied Senior leaders of the Comancheros and Rebels gangs have been arrested and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash seized following a raft of armed police raids across Auckland and Christchurch.

Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village resident Audrey Burton’s love of ballet hasn’t dimmed in the last 80 years and still finds time to dance when she can. ​Photo: Supplied At 85-years-old, Audrey Burton’s love for dancing hasn’t dimmed one bit.

Oamaru truck driver Jason Coleman was "blown away" to be named driver of the year by Woolworth's New Zealand. Photo: Supplied Oamaru truck driver Jason Coleman had no idea he had been nominated for Woolworth’s New Zealand’s driver of the year award.

Police made 26 arrests and seized drugs and cash as part of Operation Cincinnati in October. Photo: Supplied Senior leaders of the Comancheros and Rebels gangs have been arrested and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash seized following a raft of armed police raids across Auckland and Christchurch.

Big trucks, little trucks, red trucks, blue trucks - as any truck passes, Robert Hoover (14) is standing by the road taking a photograph.

The owners of a car that was stolen in Dunedin late last night followed the thief as they could hear the vehicle as it was being driven along the highway.

The movies, which are expected to include "Godzilla vs. Kong" and "The Suicide Squad". Photo: Warner Bros AT&T Inc's Warner Bros studio will debut all of its 2021 films in theatres and on the HBO Max streaming service on the same day, the company said on Tuesday, an unprecedented shift that hammered shares of struggling cinema operators.

A Dunedin man has been warned after three cannabis plants were found in his home yesterday.

Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village resident Audrey Burton’s love of ballet hasn’t dimmed in the last 80 years and still finds time to dance when she can. ​Photo: Supplied At 85-years-old, Audrey Burton’s love for dancing hasn’t dimmed one bit.

The movies, which are expected to include "Godzilla vs. Kong" and "The Suicide Squad". Photo: Warner Bros AT&T Inc's Warner Bros studio will debut all of its 2021 films in theatres and on the HBO Max streaming service on the same day, the company said on Tuesday, an unprecedented shift that hammered shares of struggling cinema operators.

Mike Hosking gifted Jacinda Ardern a face mask with his face printed on the front. Photo: ZB Mike Hosking and Jacinda Ardern have had plenty of heated back and forth this year, but that doesn't mean they can't put that all aside for the Christmas season.

Mike Hosking gifted Jacinda Ardern a face mask with his face printed on the front. Photo: ZB Mike Hosking and Jacinda Ardern have had plenty of heated back and forth this year, but that doesn't mean they can't put that all aside for the Christmas season.