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Testing surge in Canterbury as people flock to check if they have Covid-19
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Lion NZ warehouse closed after visit from Covid-positive truckie
The driver visited the site on October 19 and 20.
Rental so mouldy child developed heart disease - landlord fined $38,000
Christchurch house "inhabitable", causes child to suffer serious heart condition
Covid-19: Christchurch central bus station new location of interest
There are now 14 locations of interest in Christchurch listed by the Ministry of Health.
Father of five ran meth business alongside plastering one
Police found 15 ziplock bags containing meth, ready for sale at the man's home.
Is Covid contained in Chch? Residents confused and angry
Frustration as 13 locations of interest are named, spread right across the city.
Woman's excuse for crashed Mercedes fails the truth test
Sarah Davies left her badly damaged Mercedes at the bottom of a gully and walked home.
'We are going to die together': Man who attempted murder-suicide denied parole
Blair Tamihana locked himself and his victim in a caravan to die, but she escaped.
Covid-19: Takeaway shops among new Christchurch locations of interest
Locations of interest now spread across Auckland, Christchurch and the Waikato region.
Christchurch man who 'sliced and diced' sex worker resentenced to life behind bars
Crown appealed original sentence after feeling it was too lenient.
Nine locations of interest revealed in Christchurch over 10-day period
Two people from the same household tested positive for the virus last night.
Covid in Christchurch: Positive case is truck driver, Nine close contacts
The two positive cases are from the suburb of Bishopdale.
Christchurch terror attack: Chief Coroner explains next steps in inquiry into mosque shootings
Chief Coroner gives more information on inquiry into terror attack deaths.
Two Covid cases in Christchurch - the wait for locations of interest
A snap lockdown for the city has not been ruled out.
South Island's largest outdoor sculpture exhibition postponed
It is expected to be the charity's final event.
Man jailed for threatening to drop a rock on officer's head
Reece Berland-Skerrett bit a police officer and then spat in his face.
Broad daylight beach assault allegations: Man remanded in custody
Police got calls a man was behaving inappropriately towards females at the beach.
'Beautiful, shining lights': Two mothers killed in crash, teenager charged
The victims have been named as 22-year-old Charlene Hong Hue Phuong and Fay Lesley Leota.
Blue milk still the people's choice ahead of plant-based alternatives
The standard Blue top milk is still the most popular milk consumed, Fonterra says.
Former Mongrel Mob prospect cleared of Mellory Manning's 2008 murder
Charge dismissed in case with similarities to Teina Pora.
Woman found dead at Dunedin property killed months earlier, court told
The scene where the victim's body was found is a secluded area of dense bush.
24-year-old charged over Otago shooting keeps name secret
It is understood the victim was shot in the head.
'Crap': Michael Laws in hot water for criticising staff
Laws accused of endangering regional council staff psychologically and physically.
Calls for pre-departure Covid tests before travel to South Island
Modeller says a negative test result should be mandatory before entering South Island.
Man facing indecent assault charges over incidents at Christchurch beach
A man has been arrested after reports of indecent assaults at a Christchurch beach.
'Lie after lie': Women owed thousands by handsome man who was living 'double life'
'I was leading a double life and used people to get what I wanted.'
'It's real': Auckland councillor's heartache after aunt dies of Covid
Alf Filipaina's uncle is still fighting for his life in ICU.
Heartbreak and hope on the first-home buyer frontline
They wrote of their home ownership dreams in July. How have our first-home buyers fared?
South Island could move to new Covid system early if DHBs reach 90% vaccination
The Government has unveiled its new Covid traffic light system.
Christchurch's half-billion dollar covered stadium delayed to mid-2025
Council gives update on controversial post-quake project.
Mystery solved: Man gets new diagnosis after eight years of cancer treatment
At the age of 2, he was diagnosed with rare chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
Man sentenced over booze-fuelled crash in lockdown after fight with partner
The man recorded a breath-alcohol level of 1119mcg — nearly five times the legal limit.
'My conscience means more than my career:' Unvaxxed Kiwi GP quits
GP's post sparked a highly polarising response from the Methven community online.