Demand at testing centres sky rockets as South Island urged to get checked
NZME reporter Georgia O'Connor Harding spent five hours waiting to be tested yesterday.
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Supermarket shelves bare, large turnout at testing centre in Christchurch
One man said he had been waiting in line for about two and a half hours.
Constructed wetlands could reduce nitrate levels in Waimakariri
Constructed wetland uses vegetation & microbes in soil to treat water from farms.
Prime 5000sqm section up for sale in Merivale
The merger of the Elmwood Park and St Albans bowling clubs has prompted the sale.
Companies fined $357,500: Quad bike 'not fit for use' before fatal accident
The bike's brakes, steering, suspension and bumper were in need of servicing or repair.
Death of Christchurch mum still 'unexplained' as community rally for family
Givealittle page for family of a Chch woman who died after being injured in her home.
Olympians get moment in sun two weeks after arriving home
First of three events to welcome the athletes out of MIQ takes place in Christchurch.
Former Cera employees on trial over alleged fraud
The pair are facing a range of allegations brought by the Serious Fraud Office.
Driver in horror Timaru crash discharged from hospital
The only teen to survive horror crash in Timaru that claimed five lives has left hospital.
'Extremely difficult time': Stabbed teen's family plan funeral, police update inquiry
Police still hunting for Zion Purukamu's killer but have a clear picture of fatal incident
Govt denies MIQ spots for multi-million dollar international sporting event in NZ
Another international sporting event has been scuppered after being denied MIQ spots.
Avalanche risk closes Milford Rd, gales for South
A storm is tracking up the country for the first half of the week.
The boutique and unique tipples of North Canterbury
If you're after variety to dazzle your tastebuds, this one's for you.
Airbnb party death: Property owners 'devastated'
An injured 14-year-old and 17-year-old are stable in hospital.
Aoraki Mt Cook Alpine Rescue Team pluck injured skier to safety
Twenty-minute break in weather provides brief window for avalanche rescue.
Police hunt for killer: 16yo victim named after fatal stabbing at Airbnb party
The teen was killed at an alcohol-fuelled party of around 80 youths last night.
Teen fatally stabbed at Chch party named, two other victims in hospital
A 14-year-old is one of two teenagers in hospital with serious injuries.
A Kiwi POW was photographed on a German commander's tank. Who is he?
Image of forlorn Kiwi WWII soldier captures attention of amateur historian.
Tragedy in Timaru: Normal life shattered in seconds - how a small town's nightmare unfolded
The Weekend Herald tells the story of the five Timaru boys who never came home.
Timaru crash that killed teens one of 13 with five or more victims
The Weekend Herald looks back at the crashes in New Zealand with the highest fatalities.
Police called to stabbing incident in Christchurch
One person has sustained moderate injuries.
'Skill Fade': MIQ watch has left NZDF compromised to major disasters
With troops staffing quarantine facilities, they are unable to deploy elsewhere at speed.
'I missed my granddaughter's 21st': Assault victim still struggling 14 months on
"It's changed me totally. I don't go out at night, I can't drive into town ..."
Canterbury Multi-Use Arena will have 30,000 seats after council U-turn
The increase to 30,000 capacity would cost an additional $50 million.
Timaru car crash: First of five funerals held after horror crash that killed teens
A mass has been held in Timaru in honour of the five teens killed in a crash last weekend
'Go to work sick or leave without pay': Nurses forced to work sick
Front line nurses: Employment conditions are described as woefully inadequate.
One dead after truck and van collide near Christchurch
Maddisons Rd in Rolleston remains closed.
Woman who tried to carjack nun during LSD trip granted parole
Lisa McCormack, 24, will be released to a Christchurch address next week.
'Another afterthought': Disabled community forgotten in Covid rollout - advocates
It comes after reports of varied experiences for disabled people getting vaccinated.
Weather warnings as strong winds, heavy rain forecast
Gusts could reach 130km/h in the Canterbury high country, and up to 120km/h elsewhere.
Crown backs Peters' bid to get judgment recalled
The Speaker sent the judgment to the privileges committee to consider.
Timaru car crash: Community invited to service to remember five lives lost
A service is being held at Roncalli College on Thursday in memory of the five boys killed.
Canterbury rescue helicopter sees 40 per cent rise in mission numbers
July saw 97 missions alone, including eight in just one day.
Timaru car crash: Families prepare for funerals, friends lay tributes in aftermath of horror crash
The five boys killed in a car crash in Timaru on Saturday night are being remembered.