Covid affecting 84 per cent of schools in Canterbury and Chatham Islands
Covid has impacted 84 per cent of schools in Canterbury and on the Chatham Islands.
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Investigation continues into death of mother and son at Christchurch home
Police continue to examine the scene of a double death in Christchurch.
'Unseasonal snowfall' possible as front nears
a front is expected to move up the South Island tomorrow.
Van crashes into house in Christchurch
Police said the driver had minor injuries from the early morning crash.
Specialist teams scouring house where woman, man found dead
Police were called to an Ayr St address shortly before 6pm.
Family's heartbreak: She came to NZ for a safer life; she was killed in her own home
The family of a Colombian woman allegedly murdered in Christchurch speak to the Herald.
NZ's deadliest week: 23 new Covid deaths, 104 so far this week
More than 350 people have now died with Covid-19 in New Zealand.
Chopper pilot's lucky escape: 'I didn't crash it, the machine crashed me'
Tony Ibbotson was within sight of home when his helicopter crashed.
Parents of teen meningitis victim push for free vaccine for under 16's
They will present a petition containing 6357 signatures to Parliament.
'She died alone': Families reveal heart-wrenching lockdown deaths
Researchers spoke to 22 whānau who had lost loved ones in hospital during lockdown.
Not guilty: Christchurch businessman did not indecently assault young employee says judge
Christchurch businessman acquitted on indecent assault charges, granted suppression.
15,918 Covid cases, 14 deaths as Govt stay tight-lipped on traffic light changes
It comes after our darkest day of the pandemic, when a record 34 deaths were reported.
Hamish Clark: The sting in the Covid tail, South Island learning to live with the virus
Canterbury combined has more Covid cases than Auckland.
'I miss living': Uni Students struggle to make ends meet on shoestring budgets
Young people struggling with the increased cost of living.
'Human pass-the-parcel': Judge forced to bail disabled sex assault-accused after Ministry says 'no beds'
Intellectually disabled man accused of sex crime bailed to campground in "appalling" case.
2884 new cases in Canterbury, 105,000 without booster shot
2119 new cases were reported in the region yesterday.
Live: As deaths rise, one million eligible Kiwis yet to be boosted
There were 12,882 community cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday.
Covid rates in South Island schools increase as peak passes Auckland
Daily case numbers reported by schools in Wellington are also up.
Country cricket team crowned champions as season wraps up
The 2021/22 CRV Ambreed Country Premier One Day competition will be back next year.
Heavy rain watch for flood-battered East Coast
Settled early autumn weather for most, but rainmaker targets soaked east.
TikTok's 'dangerous blackout' trend can be life-threatening, doctor warns
Kiwi teen suffered a seizure when attempting 'blackout' due to social media trend.
No legs? No sweat - Amputation no setback for great NZ outdoorsman
Flesh-eating bug cost Ross Millichamp his legs, Kurt Bayer reports.
What's driving the violent clashes between Killer Beez and Tribesmen in NZ town?
Claims children as young as 11 are being lured into gangs by their supposed glamour.
'I went to Wellington because I'm sick of not feeling heard': Why midwife went to Parliament protest
More than two weeks on, a realtor, midwife and project manager open up.
Harnesses should be compulsory for hot air balloons - TAIC
The report comes after a pilot was thrown out and dragged by a balloon on New Year's Day.
Are students safe? Sexual violence, bullying and harassment at top unis
Sexual harassment agencies have called for an independent body to be created.
$250k Bitcoin heist: Thieving worker named despite death threat fears
Details of the 'extraordinary case' can be revealed for the first time.
Covid cases have peaked in Auckland. Here's NZ's new Omicron epicentre
One DHB has reported 2172 new cases in the region today.
Live: Five deaths, 943 people hospitalised, more than 14,000 Covid cases today
The five deaths reported today were in Auckland, Waikato, Hutt Valley and Canterbury.
Police break up out of control party of more than 100 people in Christchurch
Police were called to the party on Rattray St after reports of a rubbish fire at 10.20pm.
South Island yet to pass Omicron peak, cases still rising
All of the DHBs in the south had a higher number of new cases today than yesterday.
Hot air balloon accidents: Pilots ejected due to not wearing harnesses
Everyone on board was in danger after the balloons became pilot-less, TAIC says.
Rural hospitals 'potentially in jeopardy' - health expert
Danger of rural hospitals and GP services being compromised by a centralised system.
Cafe fined $20,000 for breaching Covid rules
The business is the first and only in South Canterbury to face action.