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DHB requesting people to only visit its hospitals for essential purposes only.
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The owner of the land was working under an exploration permit.
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Shirley Warrington was last seen in Rolleston at 7.30pm on Saturday night.
Brrrr: Severe frost as mercury drops to -7C in south
Despite the winter temperatures, most places can look forward to sunny skies today.
Thousands turn out for Matariki fireworks event in Christchurch
The event, run by Christchurch City Council, was held in New Brighton on Saturday night.
Political Roundup: The Democratic and equity deficits in Three Waters reforms
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Revenge porn: Man who uploaded sex tape escapes charges - victim 'gutted'
Police confirm no charges against man who secretly uploaded sex tape without consent.
School holidays weather: Unsettled week ahead
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Exercise creating heavy breathing, sweating banned in MIQ
Rule introduced last month prohibits exercise, like running, that creates heavy breathing.
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'Deeply upset': Owner of hot air balloon crash that injured 11 speaks
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A Moment In Crime: Murder at Mangere Mountain, the Claire Hills cold case
In this month's A Moment In Crime we look at the Claire Hills murder.
NZ Post worker shaken after receiving racist message
The worker was delivering a parcel on a street in Christchurch.
Archibald Baxter: The life of New Zealand's foremost pacifist
Frank Film tells the story behind New Zealand's first pacifist memorial.
Criminals released back into communities after stalled deportations
Victim 'adamantly opposed' to release.
Firefighting efforts hampered after vehicle blocks nearby hydrant
Fire officer issues reminder to check first and not park in front of hydrants.
'Sustainable, resilient': $44 million renewable energy plan for Christchurch Hospital
Two new biomass boilers have been installed to replace the current coal-fired boilers.
Dairy farmer slowly rebuilding after river breach ravages property
The majority of Henry Rooney's Jersey Willows farm was under water a month ago.
New life overnight: Mid Canterbury boy gets new heart after year-long wait
David Dirks' story touched the nation.
Polar blast: 'Waves' of cold weather closing in on NZ
Polar air is due to arrive over parts of the South Island over the next few days.
Fatality and serious injuries after two crashes overnight
A person has died and several others seriously injured in Canterbury and Upper Hutt.
Analysis: Everyone wants saliva testing in MIQ, so why are we still waiting?
Progress on saliva testing is going at a snail's pace, and it's not MIQ workers' fault.
700,000 Kiwis over 60 haven't had first Covid jab
Many people over 65 years old have been frustrated at being unable to get vaccinated.
Bomb unit called to museum over 100-year-old antiseptic
The New Zealand Defence Force Explosive Ordance Disposal unit has been dispatched.
Four choppers attend 20h blaze on hillside north of Kaikōura
It started from a controlled burn that flared up overnight due to high winds.
NZ exclusive: Fergie to discuss new novel at Christchurch book festival
The Duchess of York will ZOOM into the WORD festival in August.
'I've got to get out': Hero golfers reveal horror of wedding day chopper crash
The players were two holes away from the end of their round when the helicopter crashed.
Wellington's new record of 3572 bus cancellations in June
The city is struggling with driver shortages and preparing to reduce peak-hour timetables.
'Treat it like it's Covid': Mum fighting for daughter's life as RSV soars
A Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.
Nine DHBs still unaware of staff vaccination status
Is your DHB recording its staff vaccination information?
Members of Down syndrome community awarded honours by Governor-General
Four members of the Down syndrome community honoured for their successes today.
Polar blast: Wind toppling trees, severe weather on the way
Much of the North Island was colder than the south at 7am on Tuesday.
Scan your drool: How MIQ saliva testing will work
It was estimated between 6000 and 20,000 saliva tests would be done per week.