Grieving UK family whose son died tragically given exemption to enter NZ
A UK family who pleaded to come to NZ after the death of their son have been allowed in.
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Sick leave protections needed in Covid fight - union
There are subtle pressures on workers not to use their sick leave, a union organiser says.
No work and no income help as Covid-19 payments end
Almost 23,000 people have come to the end of the payment without finding a job.
Sculpture Festival gets underway in Christchurch
The festival will run from November 13-27 and will include workshops and demonstrations.
Fireworks expected on and off the track at racecourse
A monster fireworks display will be held at Ruapuna Speedway.
Analysis: Shelly Bay vote Wellington Mayor's biggest failure
Andy Foster campaigned on something he simply couldn't deliver on.
Dangerous date rape drug re-emerges in the capital
Emergency services have noticed a spike in people overdosing from a dangerous depressant.
PM: House prices 'cannot keep increasing' at current rate
Jacinda Ardern says she wants to ensure first home buyers can still get into the market.
Temperatures to skyrocket in Canterbury for long weekend
Highs of 26C are expected on Friday and Saturday.
Man's best friend: Owner stuck in river after following dog into water
The man had been trying to get his dog out of the river when he became stuck.
$12.5m to fight erosion and flooding in Christchurch suburbs
Some of this work would reduce the flooding risk to 450 homes.
Canterbury business turning wilding pine pests into Christmas Trees
The trees are being sold for $25 each with the proceeds going to the I Am Hope charity.
Christchurch's smokefree areas now 'vapefree' too
The city's existing Smokefree Public Places policy will now include vaping.
Jail for drunk driver who killed midwife
Daryl Price was drunk and found with meth and cannabis in system after horror crash.
John Key: Why Biden will be good for NZ
Sir John Key says "normal transmission" will resume with the Joe Biden administration.
Anger at DB proposal to close Monteith's brewery
The front of house —including the restaurant and bar— will remain open.
Fatberg to blame as wastewater overflows into Wellington's harbour
About 20,000 litres of wastewater was discharged before the overflow could be stopped.
Young Christchurch butcher wins apprentice of the year
Blair Wright, of Peter Timbs Meats, only just turned 19.
Electricity price hike looking more likely in the south
Aurora Energy wants to invest $520 million in fixing its deteriorating networks.
Seymour criticises RBNZ for 'irresponsible' policy
The Act Party leader says the bank is inflating asset bubbles, creating political unrest.
Accommodation for Napier flood evacuees uncertain
661 people are in emergency housing. Finding long-term accommodation is the challenge.
All Blacks legend's jersey up for grabs
UK auctioneer hopes legendary fullback's jersey can return to NZ.
Wellington councillors vote to sell Shelly Bay land for controversial project
Shelly Bay has tested the resolve of the social and cultural fabric of Taranaki Whānui.
Kiwi health tech firm poised to leap-frog competitors
Coveted European certification will help elbow past rivals in $200b global market.
'Horrifically tone-deaf': Council grapples with new planning rules
The new rules would increase building heights and scrap car-parking requirements.
How did Cantabrians vote on the referendums?
Three electorates voted in favour of legalising cannabis while four voted against.
Canterbury mayor on verge of finishing 180km charity ride
The journey from Arthur's Pass to the shores of Lake Ellesmere began on November 9.
Christchurch school evacuated after bomb threats
The school was evacuated at about 11.10am for an hour.
North Canterbury man dies in accidental shooting
Police were called to the property in the Hurunui District on Sunday afternoon.
Rising sea levels: Chch council agrees to start adaption planning
About 25,000 properties will be exposed to coastal flooding over the next 100 years.
Rare ducklings to be sent to Christchurch 'wild duck school'
The ducklings will go to the Isaac Conservation & Wildlife Trust.