Another case has been identified in Queenstown, in addition to the four in Northland.

Health New Zealand says there is no known link, but cases in both regions are believed to be connected to international travel.

Exposure locations and close contacts are being identified.

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08 Dec: Otago Police say a man accused of lighting a Mosgiel shed fire was found with multiple unlicensed firearms and 150 rounds of ammunition

08 Dec: A Southland gang pad which was the scene of a number of prolonged and tortuous beatings could now be confiscated

07 Dec: ???1;A mix of strong gales and wet weather is punching through the South Island

04 Dec: Invercargill Police are probing a suspected arson that's destroyed four Treetech vehicles

03 Dec: State Highway 1 near Waimate in South Canterbury has reopened after a crash this afternoon

03 Dec: A man's been arrested after fleeing Police and crashing on State Highway 6 near Invercargill last night

02 Dec: A crash has closed State Highway Six near Lochiel, north of Invercargill

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