Fewer than 30 antivax GPs in NZ, college estimates
Low vaccination in certain areas may be as a result of some anti-vax GPs, say experts.
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Husband of fake vax exemption doctor under scrutiny
The semi-retired American told an online health symposium he was not vaccinated.
Man arrested after 'serious' offending in Timaru
A man will appear in court on Monday on several charges relating to incidents near Timaru.
Hot in the city: Summer scorcher to continue
Beach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.
Man accused of murdering Connor Whitehead can now be named
Name suppression has lapsed for a man accused of killing teen Connor Whitehead.
Live: 95 new community cases as two people in hospital die with virus
One person died at Middlemore Hospital overnight, and another at Auckland City Hospital.
More charges laid against alleged Christchurch serial rapist
John Muchirahondo is facing multiple charges of raping women in Christchurch
Medical Council to put to GP 'serious concerns' over fraudulent vaccine exemptions
Medical Council has begun gathering information "with urgency" regarding Kaiapoi GP.
Teen's life in limbo as she waits for vaccine pass exemption
She needs the exemption due to suffering from myocarditis and pericarditis.
'Disappointed and upset': Anti-vax GP putting lives at risk - PM
The Medical Council is stepping in to make sure the public and patients are safe.
No lack of eager midwifery students despite nationwide shortage
Ara Institute of Canterbury has received 105 applications this year.
Live: 103 cases; new Chch, Ōpōtiki, Akl care home worker infections
There has been a steady decline in new case numbers in recent days.
Sex worker killer loses Quran claim
Sainey Marong claimed his religious rights were breached behind bar.
Climate change behind one-in-200-year flooding in Canterbury
200mm of rain fell in two days along the Canterbury foothills.
Gang leader's son on the run after escape from hospital
Fairmont Joseph Wiringi fled Southern Cross Hospital about 12.45am on Wednesday.
Live: 'Fraudulent, unethical' - anti-vax GP facing inquiries into fake exemption certificates
The MoH is investigating claims a Canterbury GP is giving out fake vaccine exemptions.
Man dies after train hits tractor at crossing
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Kiwi scientist's bacteria-based water filter could hold answer to clean waterways
The system is low-cost and compact.
Woman checked for 'bad' vaccine reaction, discovers potentially life-threatening lump
She is one of the 133 New Zealand women estimated to not know they have breast cancer.
Sole survivor of horror crash charged with five counts of manslaughter
The Herald has learned some of the victim's families were not aware of the arrest.
SDHB told to apologise over death of prisoner in suspected suicide
The young man, in his late teens, had a known history of mental health issues.
Name suppression to stay for Christchurch businessman guilty of child sex abuse
Name suppression to continue for Chch businessman who repeatedly raped a child.
Moo Juice: Farmers adapting to new milk trends
Many across the nation are jumping on the non-homogenised milk bandwagon.
Christchurch Wizard's new gig: spiritual adviser to bakery
Duties include "pastoral care, coffee tasting ... and upsetting fanatics of all kinds".
Father of slain Timaru sisters returns home to South Africa
The father of three children allegedly murdered by their mother has returned to Pretoria
Deaf man 'hopeful' for change at Burger King after apology
Burger King has been in contact with him directly.
Electric Avenue: Benee, Fat Freddy's Drop announced as part of full line-up
Electric Ave has announced it will go ahead on February 26 next year.
Mayor slams anti-vax abuse after bakery is forced to call police
Customer 'started yelling and smashing the table' after staff asked to see vaccine pass.
Garden City teen homicides: Violence fears after three killed in just four months
'Senseless acts of violence' appear on the rise in Christchurch.
Christchurch 16-year-old accused of murdering Levi Haami appears in court
The teen accused of murdering Levi Haami in Christchurch has appeared in court.
'Like a rocket': Canterbury now NZ's hottest housing market, up 32.7%
The average house price has risen to $743,000.
Robots join NZ's Covid fight
Robots replace humans who were at risk from RSI while processing Covid samples.
Covid cases below 100 on back-to-back days, positive test in Cook Islands
The second sub-100 day comes on day two of the new traffic light framework.
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