Snowy start to school holidays expected
Between 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.
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Computer glitch overcounts today's Covid cases by thousands
More than 4200 cases were incorrectly added to today's total after a computer glitch.
Three people injured in two-vehicle crash on SH1 near Waimate
Police were called to the crash on the Waimate Highway (SH1) at 1.27pm.
Weather: Heavy rain and snow closes southern roads, skifields
Heavy rain warnings are in place in some parts of the country.
Hospitals struggling to treat patients, staff reassigned to fill duties
Dunedin Hospital's intensive care and Covid-19 wards were at capacity last night.
'It's your cost, not ours': Residents eye legal action over Bromley stench
Some parents say their children are vomiting and crying because of the stink.
Convicted child rapist sent back to prison over exploitation images
The man sent the images to himself while recovering from a stroke in hospital.
'Wee sunk-in faces': 22 starving puppies dumped
Cold and starving pups, believed to be two litters, abandoned near Christchurch.
Woman found guilty of murdering Dale Watene
Watene's body was found buried in a shallow grave in the Longwood Forest near Otautau.
Impact Awards nominee Kophie Su'a-Hulsbosch talks art and politics
Kophie Su'a-Hulsbosch says ""the world is depressing, but I'm positive about the future."
Destiny Church pastor accused of intimidation after posing outside gay bar
Derek Tait reportedly sent the bar an image of him outside.
Opinion: Don't count your chickens, stadium fans
77 per cent of the 30,500 submissions were in favour of pushing on with the project.
Christchurch mayoralty candidates go head to head in debate
Phil Mauger and David Meates join John MacDonald on Newstalk ZB at about 10am.
Man shot by police, faces nine charges
Man was granted interim name suppression until his next appearance.
Bail refused ahead of manslaughter sentencing
Niklas Gebhardt has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his 6yo son.
Three people injured in crash between car and van near motorway
The crash was blocking northbound traffic on Brougham St.
'Perfect hypothermic storm': Skifield bosses want answers after power cuts
There have been three power cuts in three weeks.
Air pollution: Where is NZ's deadliest place?
The study shows air pollution is sending more than 13,000 people to hospital each year.
Hamish Clark: Covid is after me - why I got my fourth vaccine
OPINION: With a jump in Covid numbers I wasn't going to turn down another shot.
Two injured people found day after vehicle crashes down bank
Emergency services were alerted to the crash at 9.20 this morning.
Opinion: Owe Christchurch council money? Don't worry about paying
The council has waived $50,000 of protest traffic bills.
Christchurch council waives $50k protest bills
Mayor Lianne Dalziel met with coalition leader Derek Tait on Tuesday.
Submissions overwhelmingly in support of pushing on with Chch stadium
David Meates seeks reassurances on project costs.
Shotover reveal first electric jetboat as Ngāi Tahu electrify operations
The roar of the Shotover canyon could soon sound very different as the jets go electric.
'Ironic that it's ACC': Ex-employee wins case over workplace bullying
The senior staff member took her case to court.
Man who stole police car sparking two-day man hunt denied parole
He gained some notoriety for crimes he committed in August 2019 in Gore.
Heroes who saved lives during mosque attacks honoured
Acts of bravery have been recognised at a special ceremony in Christchurch today.
Opinion: Action needed on child tooth decay
By the age of five, at least a third of kids in New Zealand have had tooth decay.
British scouts told to stop calling NZ and Australia 'Down Under'
Several British newspapers have reported on the new Scout style guide.
Cockpit woe sees 13-hour detour from Christchurch to Auckland
It took 12 hours and 20 minutes to make the trip of 750km - as the Boeing flies.
Rugby players trespassed from hotel after trying to set beer crates on fire
Police say it was a travelling rugby club that had come back from a game.
Children can attend this year's NZ A&P Show for free
An estimated 100,000 people normally attend the show.
Team Mauger v Team Meates: Support crews standing behind mayoral contenders
Former CDHB boss David Meates has entered the race.
Paparoa Track: Why DoC's newest Great Walk might be its best
In spite of its recent addition, the Paparoa is already the fourth busiest Great Walk.