Invercargill City councillors have decided the council’s two mana whenua representatives should be paid the equal of their own base rate – $34,667.

Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the capital today.

A group of Kiwis who have had Covid-19 have come up with a practical list of things newly-diagnosed people need to know and should have on hand.

Farmers Nicky and Ray have been living in a windowless barn for eight years - but a semi-abandoned red zone house is the home of their dreams.

Fonterra’s "enormously high" forecast for farmgate milk prices could bring $193 million in additional revenue to Southland farmers, a DairyNZ economist says.

Hospitality workers, gym staff, hair dressers and more will soon be given four weeks to get their jabs or face losing their jobs.

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Alastair Don murdered his flatmate at their Mill Rd home in Ōtaki in May 2020 after an argument during lockdown.

Business owners say they expected the Government to announce a vaccine mandate, but not all of them are sure what they will do next.

Well-being and work opportunities for Auckland racing industry behind 'unique' meeting to be held even if Auckland remains at level 3.

A petrol station, a bakery, a groceries shop and a liquor store are among the latest locations in Albany and Rosedale to be visited by Covid cases.

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Whau ward councillor Tracy Mullholland was the only councillor not to share her vaccination status, saying it was her "private business".

North Street School is teaching pupils how to share their whakapapa through artwork.

Māori health providers ask for rethink of Health Ministry decision not to give contact details for unvaccinated Māori.

The tall structure features rainbows and a striking metal stripe. But what is it for and where did it come from?

The 31-year-old man has been charged with a number sexual offence charges, including meeting a young person following sexual grooming.

Come Monday, Southland District mayor Gary Tong and Gore District mayor Tracy Hicks will start towing vaccine caravans throughout their districts with the help of health staff to get as many rural Southlanders jabbed as possible.

Firebirds coach praises young opener for his efforts leading their chase, while there was good news for Rachin Ravindra after a nasty blow to his elbow.

The Reserve Bank warns climate change could cause farmers and homeowners to default on loans, posing risks to the financial system.