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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Frustration and full bladders: Long waits and capacity issues at Covid testing centres on day one of lockdown
Mum of teen close contact says she was told to come back tomorrow at one testing centre.
Long queues at testing stations on day one of level 4 lockdown
It was slow going getting a test on the first day of the new nationwide level 4 lockdown.
Person dies in petrol station car wash in Wanaka
Police were called to the Caltex Wanaka at about 2pm.
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.
Lockdown rule-breakers: Police disperse student party with 100 people
Police dispersed the crowd and a 20-year-old resident was issued a warning.
Avalanche risk 'high': People urged to stay away from mountains
Avalanche danger levels have reached a winter-season high.
Prime 5000sqm section up for sale in Merivale
The merger of the Elmwood Park and St Albans bowling clubs has prompted the sale.
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.
'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.
Airbnb party death: Property owners 'devastated'
An injured 14-year-old and 17-year-old are stable in hospital.
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.
'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 ..."
Memorials planned for cyclist Olivia Podmore
A memorial is planned in Cambridge on Friday and a ride in Christchurch on Saturday.
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.
Group of 7 skiers caught up in avalanche near Aoraki/Mt Cook, one injured
One person has a broken leg.
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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
One dead after truck and van collide near Christchurch
Maddisons Rd in Rolleston remains closed.
'Bugger off, I've worked too hard': Dairy owner faces off against robber
The owner says the would-be robber was wielding a tyre iron.
Woman who tried to carjack nun during LSD trip granted parole
Lisa McCormack, 24, will be released to a Christchurch address next week.
Southern DHB more than 20,000 vaccinations behind schedule
The board is adamant the vaccine rollout is going well.
Kiwi Covid survivor 'was prepared to be carted out'
Former London teacher Emma Prentice says "looking back, I was way sicker than I realised".
Weather warnings as strong winds, heavy rain forecast
Gusts could reach 130km/h in the Canterbury high country, and up to 120km/h elsewhere.
'Mind blown': Woman reunited with ring stolen 30 years ago
"I'm quite amazed, it's a bit hard to believe."
West Coast Regional rates soar by 30% with more to come
The rates will also jump by 10 per cent next year..
Canterbury rescue helicopter sees 40 per cent rise in mission numbers
July saw 97 missions alone, including eight in just one day.
Authorities focusing on Gloriavale Christian School as part of investigation
The Ministry of Education is in contact with the school.
Watch: Mother whale and calf play next to surfers
Residents were amazed with what they saw on Sunday.