Top CDHB executive sacked, takes case to employment authority
The dismissal of Dr Alistair Humphrey during lockdown was kept under wraps at the time.
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Gloriavale: Ex-member takes landmark court action to remove leadership
John Ready wants the courts to step in over leadership concerns.
Feeling lucky: Harbourmaster's second major Lotto win
The win comes almost four years after winning $500,000 in a Lotto draw.
Man airlifted to safety after being swept 100m down river
The Canterbury Air Rescue helicopter attended the incident.
Nomads gang killing: Jailed for fatal 'hiding'
Shayne 'Smiley' Heappey had ignored repeated requests to settle a gang debt.
Farmer fined after inspection finds 20 emaciated sheep
Donald Charles Pelvin, 67, was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court.
Controversial Canterbury coal mine to close
The company has blamed the cost of regulatory processes for the closure.
Otago Uni to investigate staff role in students' placement scam
50 medical students used part of their three-month work placements as holidays in 2019.
Service on March 13 to mark mosque attacks anniversary
The event, Ko Tātou, Tātou We Are One will mark the second anniversary of the attacks.
Young mum loses battle with cancer after 11-month misdiagnosis
She leaves behind her 11-year-old daughter Abbey.
Faulty multi-box source of 'devastating' house fire
The blaze broke out at a Christchurch property at about 11.30am on Friday.
Pest control company facing charges over poisoning which hospitalised worker
A Pest Control Research worker came into contact with a poisonous substance.
Third abandoned house fire in two months: Being treated as suspicious
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said it was "well ablaze" on arrival.
Dynamic batting pair secure win for country cricket team
Toby Doyle and Chris Beatson scored 45 and 66 runs respectively.
Rising star in Māoridom lost: Body found in Waimakariri River
Rising star's life cut short in Canterbury river drowning.
Fraudster and ex-fugitive loses battle against removal from Oz
Paul Bennett tried claiming his removal was a "disguised extradition".
Chris Lynch: Dying Kaiapoi mum has message for others
The 31-year-old was diagnosed with stage four cervical cancer in December 2019.
Peak relief: Toilet to be installed on popular Queenstown track
The mountain was dubbed "faecal peak" for the increasing piles of human waste.
Destiny Church: Concerns over 'Apostle' Tamaki's latest venture
'Apostle' Brian Tamaki has also written a new book.
Person dies after falling in workplace incident
WorkSafe understands person fell from a height a Christchurch address this morning.
Pensioner attacked by group of teens
The 71-year-old was savagely punched in the face by one of the teenagers.
Businessman discharged without conviction over biker's death
The Canterbury businessman was also granted final name suppression.
Body buried in backyard: Murder accused appears in court
Hours after telling police of her alleged offending, Maloney was charged with murder.
Christchurch homicide case: Potential trial next year
Emergency services were called to a Christchurch house last month and found a man dead.
New Year's Day killing: Murder accused in court after gang associate dumped at hospital
Three people lose name suppression charged over the death.
Night stalker: Man sentenced for 'creeping', tracking estranged wife for two years
Christchurch man who repeatedly breached a protection order to stalk his wife sentenced.
19-year-old Mongrel Mob assault victim 'wouldn't hurt a fly'
Leni Taufateau remains in hospital with a fractured skull.
'Lost for words': Travel company 'devastated' by luxury cruise ship aborting NZ season
Ponant has decided to pull out from the planned New Zealand season.
Mongrel Mob bikers warned by ferry bosses: Be good
Mighty Mongrel Mob Barbarian MC came from around NZ to gather in Christchurch.
Identity of swimmer missing in Canterbury river revealed
The dive squad completed its search on Monday.
3 deaths in a year: Serious crash on 'dangerous' Christchurch road
Police were alerted to a car that rolled between Ryans Rd and Bentley St at around 6:40am.
Concerns for 42-year-old woman missing in Canterbury
42-year-old Lisa Ford was last seen in Tai Tapu on Tuesday.
Mongrel Mob attack victim's family unable to get into the country from Tonga
Leni Taufateau was knocked to the ground on Oxford Terrace at about 1am on Sunday morning.