200+ children have completed Covid isolation alone since December
Most were aged 14-17 and stayed at a dedicated Auckland facility.
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The Chow brothers have quit the sex industry and want to have $2b in assets by 2025.
Grounded: Fishing trawler stuck on remote beach
It's understood the vessel was trawling for albacore tuna, known as "chicken of the sea".
Canterbury earthquakes NZ's most costly insurance event, $38b in property claims
A mix of sources have funded earthquake claims; existing reinsurance has funded 72%.
'Spread quite quickly': Concern as more intermediate-aged kids vaping in Canterbury
22 per cent of primary and intermediate school staff have reported pupils vaping.
Donors assured money was used as intended amid Christchurch Foundation review
Chief executive Amy Carter said the management of any donations is not in question.
Student struck with cricket bat knocked unconscious
Police were called after reports of a large number of men fighting.
Man nabbed after attempt to smuggle pie in pants
The man was located by police and the pie was recovered, but "unsellable''.
Washing machine tragedy: New details around child's death
Coroner suppresses name of child who died in a Christchurch washing machine last week
Flatmate killing: Case heads to trial
Michael Graham, 57, was found dead at a Christchurch house last month.
Watch: Streaker's spectacular escape attempt at Black Caps game
The man jumped fences and downed one security guard during his dash for freedom.
'Coming up with a story': Self defence claim in cricket bat killing in doubt
John Kenneth Collins, 39, is on trial before the High Court at Dunedin.
Drug testing at Otago O-week in the open for first time
Know Your Stuff NZ volunteers began three days of testing samples on Thursday.
Top boys' school admits failure in historic handling of sex-abusing teacher
Prestigious Christchurch boys' school admits handling of historic sex teacher regrettable
Missing 12-year-old Christchurch girl found
Joslyne has been found after having been reported missing since about 4.30pm.
Mountaineer who was rescued after 8-days stranded in Southern Alps missing again
Police are worried about Marni Sheppeard and appealing for help finding her.
Scribe back on the mic at Christchurch's biggest outdoor music fest
The festival at Hagley Park has been sold out for a month with 25,000 people expected.
Long-running Queenstown restaurant closing its doors, turnover down 90%
The restaraunt would have marked its 30th anniversary in October.
Drink-driver's vehicle gets stuck, forced to take taxi before blowing 3x limit
The 64-year-old attempted to reverse and got her vehicle stuck on a bank.
Canterbury company fined $26,000 for 47 employment act breaches
Many of the workers were from Fiji and English was their second language.
Mayor defends trust behind mosque attack fundraising over lack of transparency
A probe found a lack of transparency regarding the foundation's financial reporting.
Small business revenue declines for first time since May
Year-on-year small firm revenues fell 6 per cent in January.
Kiwibank plans to close seven branches
Kiwibank made the announcement while releasing an improved half year result.
Pedestrian hit by car in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the incident in Fendalton at about 8.20am on Thursday.
Otago calls on students to self-isolate after Auckland outbreak
A small number of students with links to the outbreak are already in isolation.
'Community fabric at risk': Glacier region drowning, hundreds of jobs lost
16 per cent of businesses are no longer running at all and 73 per cent have reduced staff.
Flat severely damaged, one other smoke-logged after large fire in Blenheim
Emergency services were called to the blaze on George St at about 6.20am on Thursday.
40% of MDMA tested at O-week contains dangerous substitute
Side effects include not being able to sleep for days and it can be fatal.
Masses gather as Fergburger throw a free burger birthday party!
Customers shouted a free Fergburger with cheese if they say 'happy birthday' to staff.
Mayors, Poutini Ngāi Tahu reject mention of other iwi in new West Coast district plan
Mayors reject suggestion that councils should deal with iwi other than Poutini Ngāi Tahu.
Highway blocked after truck crash, one seriously hurt
The road is blocked and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Christchurch Foundation finances under the microscope
A review ordered by the Christchurch City Council criticised the Christchurch Foundation.