It's hoped it will help young people in the area get into the shearing trade.
Clutha's Mayor said visitors should always seek advice from locals before heading out on the water.
One of the children involved has died in Dunedin Hospital overnight.
Several people have snapped photos of the peculiar-looking clouds.
"I gave him back his own game and it seemed to work."
Burger King is offering a frozen pickle drink.
Open-air fires have been prohibited in some parts of the region, while permits have been suspended.
A sudden glut of MIQ vacancies for April has led to authorities urging Kiwis to come home.
Police are appealing for information after a man attacked and robbed a good samaritan.
Only one in 10 residents are using the COVID Tracer app when they're out and about.
Several people are thought to have been injured.
The Dunedin City Council first knew about the contaminated drinking water in August last year.
"The little one was introduced to the F word right there."
Officers searched their property and found firearms, methamphetamine and cannabis.
"It's a really complex issue and a solution isn't easy."
"We're talking about heart palpitations, seizures, hallucinations, psychosis, that sort of thing in high doses."
"This environmental tragedy wasn't an isolated incident."
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the country to shut its borders, one region actually saw an uptick in tourism last year.
Police are aware of the suspect's identity, who is believed to have fled to Southland.
"The toll on the mental health of our community has been huge."
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