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Survivors tell of being shown dead bodies and being made to clean out coffins.
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Canterbury's tourism operators say stop-start pandemic measures causing uncertainty
No tourism gains until self-isolation scrapped, operators say
Help wanted: School seeks people to supervise classes if teachers get Omicron
High school planning for "potential major teaching staff shortages due to Omicron".
'Phenomenal': $1 million donation to new child and youth mental health facility
The Māia Health Foundation is now over halfway towards their goal for the project.
St John of God abuse at Marylands School focus of inquiry
The treatment of boys with learning disabilities at Marylands School is starting today.
Staff shortage puts pressure on Ashburton Hospital
Ashburton Hospital under pressure as Omicron outbreak looms large.
Selwyn Sounds joins long list of cancellations
Promoter devastated by the loss of the event.
'I'll never forget you': Hero saves drowning family
A man who had been watching some swimmers heroically saves four from drowning in a rip.
Bail refused for man accused of Christchurch teen's murder
Judge's reserved decision rejects bail application after Thursday's hearing.
Hesitant Aucklanders stay put this Waitangi weekend says Bachcare data
Kiwis rent baches for the last long weekend of summer, while Aucklanders stay home.
Wild weather: Small West Coast town cut off as heavy rain closes in
Rain over the last 24 hours has made for Westport's wettest February day in 78 years.
'Lowest of lows': Anti-vaxxers protest outside schools, 'scaring' children
One outraged parent said the protesters "scared" children who were walking past.
Reopening: 'Bitter-sweet' announcement for hospitality
Economic trauma will continue, say some business groups.
Police identify remains found on North Canterbury beach
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
West Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepare
Franz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.
Another one bites the dust: Popular festival cancelled for first time in 34 years
Organisers say restrictions and Covid in community makes it impossible.
Fake vaccine passes: Seven alleged fakes handed in to police; amnesty deadline extended
It comes after Canterbury signwriter accused of making fake passes.
'Harvest doesn't stop for anyone': Labour shortage hitting Mid Canterbury
Delays in skilled overseas labour getting into the country are causing worker burnout.
Dog dies in Christchurch house fire
The house has been significantly damaged in the blaze.
New home-schooling surge after mask mandate, rural areas most affected
the Education Ministry received 735 home-schooling applications in January.
Signwriter accused of making fake vaccine passes keeps name secret - for now
Man faces two charges of forgery after cops swooped.
'Significant' rain event: 750mm possible on West Coast, caution urged
MetService has issued a red warning for the area.
Forestry worker crushed to death in North Canterbury
WorkSafe notified after worker in his 20s was unable to be saved.
Cancelled: 'Heartbreak' as near-sold out music festival latest Covid victim
30,000 people were due to attend, but organisers left with no choice.
Orange warning: 'Significant' rain event heading for South Island
Metservice is predicting up to 550mm of rain could fall in the ranges.
Man charged after police officer assaulted in Queenstown
He is due to appear at the Queenstown District Court today.
Homes evacuated as fire crews battle tool factory blaze
Emergency services were first called just after midnight.
Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.
Students likely to bring Omicron south, say experts
Students likely to bring Omicron with them when they move South over coming weeks.
Jail time for Dunedin man who went on meth-fuelled rampage
Marcus Brian James Forde was found with class A drugs stashed in his undies.
'Tragic, but unsurprising' - MP on pregnant Kiwi journalist stranded in Afghanistan
The situation shows the Government is more inhumane than an extremist regime, MP says.
Father charged with murdering 3-month-old daughter appears in court; granted interim suppression
The baby died on January 2 - and the man was charged by police today.
Young in the time of Covid: Students staying put and flooding job market
Covid has reduced the amount of 18– to 30-year olds departing the country by half.
Friends on phone to police when murder victim's body found
Colombian woman Juliana Bonilla-Herrera was allegedly violently murdered inside her home.