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    The South Today bulletin: Wednesday, April 14

    The South Today bulletin: Wednesday, April 14

    CDHB races to use extra 1400 vaccine doses

    Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said today that just over 90,000 Covid jabs have...

    CDHB races to use extra 1400 vaccine doses

    A Christchurch GP was surprised to hear that Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) staff were making personal Facebook posts to advise people there were spare Covid-19 vaccines up for grabs.

    Skantha appeal dismissed: Guilt proved 'beyond reasonable doubt'

    Venod Skantha in the Dunedin High Court for sentencing today. Photo: Christine O'Connor

    Skantha appeal dismissed: Guilt proved 'beyond reasonable doubt'

    The man convicted of murdering Dunedin teen Amber-Rose Rush has had his bid for appeal tossed out.

    Christchurch shooter launches legal challenge to prison conditions, terrorist status

    Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch. Photo: File

    Christchurch shooter launches legal challenge to prison conditions, terrorist status

    Updated 6.05 pm

    The mass shooter who killed 51 people in New Zealand in 2019 has launched a legal challenge seeking a review of his prison conditions and his status as a "terrorist entity".

    Truck driver gets 22 years for killing police on Melbourne freeway

    Truck driver gets 22 years for killing police on Melbourne freeway

    Truck driver Mohinder Singh has been jailed for at least 18 years and six months for hitting and killing four police officers on Melbourne's Eastern Freeway.

    Queen returns to duties after Philip's death

    Elizabeth sees the vows she took on her coronation day when she was anointed Queen as unbreakable...

    Queen returns to duties after Philip's death

    The Queen has returned to royal duties, four days after the death of her husband, Prince Philip, in an event to mark the retirement of her household's most senior official.

    Toddler hit by car in driveway dies

    Photo: NZ Herald/file

    Toddler hit by car in driveway dies

    A toddler has died after being hit by a car in a driveway in Carterton, in the North Island.

    More disorder at Dunedin bus hub

    There has been a string of incidents involving violence and disorder among youths at the bus hub....

    More disorder at Dunedin bus hub

    A teenaged girl got out of a car at the bus hub in Dunedin’s city centre to assault another girl yesterday, police say.

    Multiple complaints as forbidden teen found behind wheel

    Multiple complaints as forbidden teen found behind wheel

    Multiple complaints in Dunedin led to the arrest of a teen girl forbidden to drive, yet behind the wheel of a stolen car when stopped last night, police say.

    Covid guard 'lied to their employer': PM

    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. File photo

    Covid guard 'lied to their employer': PM

    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern alleges that a Covid-infected MIQ security guard who said he was having regular tests was lying to his employer.

    Dementia unit resident charged with manslaughter dies

    Photo: ODT files.

    Dementia unit resident charged with manslaughter dies

    An elderly man who was charged with killing a fellow resident at a Christchurch rest home's dementia unit has died.

    National moots measures to tackle housing crisis

    National Party leader Judith Collins with housing spokeswoman Nicola Wills (L) and Infrastructure...

    National moots measures to tackle housing crisis

    The National Party has released its counter to the Government's housing steps - a bill to use emergency powers to "short circuit" the consenting process and build houses quickly and to require...

    J&J vaccine paused due to blood clots

    A person receives a dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Chicago last week. Photo: Reuters

    US pauses J&J vaccine due to rare blood clots

    US federal health agencies have recommended pausing use of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine for at least a few days after six women under age 50 developed rare blood clots after receiving the shot.

    Dislodged Suez Canal ship held, owner sued for $1.2b

    International supply chains were thrown into disarray when the Ever Given ran aground in the Suez...

    Dislodged Suez Canal ship held, owner sued for $1.2b

    A ship that blocked the Suez Canal for almost a week is being held in the waterway as authorities pursue a huge compensation claim against the ship's Japanese owner.

    Police boss, officer who shot black man offer to resign

    Police boss, officer who shot black man offer to resign

    A Minnesota police chief and the officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright, a black man who struggled with police after a traffic stop, have tendered their resignations.

    Infected MIQ security guard last tested six months ago

    Infected MIQ security guard last tested six months ago

    Updated 10.49 am

    A security guard who tested positive last week was previously last tested in November last year - six months ago - even though he is meant to be tested every fortnight.

    Man carrying axe near Buckingham Palace arrested

    Looking down the The Mall towards Buckingham Palace. Photo: Getty Images (file)

    Man carrying axe near Buckingham Palace arrested

    London police have arrested a man carrying an axe on The Mall, a central road which connects Buckingham Palace with Trafalgar Square.

    Speed a factor in Christchurch motorcyclist's death

    Kyle John McKitterick died during a birthday ride on November 10, 2018. Photo: Supplied

    Speed a factor in Christchurch motorcyclist's death

    A motorcyclist might narrowly have avoided death if he'd been doing the speed limit on a ride to Akaroa, a coroner has concluded.

    WA cyclone damage like a 'war zone'

    Damaged buildings are seen in Kalbarri after Cyclone Seroja hit the area. Photo: Getty Images

    WA cyclone damage like a 'war zone'

    West Australian communities battered by Tropical Cyclone Seroja could be without power for weeks as Premier Mark McGowan likened the damage to a "war zone".

    Body found in burning car in Northland

    Police were called the fire in Wharau Rd about 7pm yesterday. Photo: Google Maps

    Body found in burning car in Northland

    7.23 am

    A body has been found in a burning car in Northland.
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