Makeshift 'bar' brings joy to Christchurch neighbourhood
What started out as a joke has become a safe space for residents of a Christchurch suburb to talk about their feelings and meet their neighbours.
DHBs make new offer to allied health workers
DHBs make new offer to allied health workers
The dispute between allied health workers and district health boards (DHBs) has taken a major step towards being resolved.
UK coroner inquest into death of Kiwi Joseph Day
UK coroner inquest into death of Kiwi Joseph Day
An investigation will begin this week into the death of New Zealander Joseph Day, whose body was recovered from Avon Gorge in the United Kingdom earlier this month.
Scooter Safari raises big money for cancer
Scooter Safari raises big money for cancer
Almost 300 Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari riders crossed the Southern Alps at the weekend to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Cancer Society.
659 new cases, three deaths reported in South
659 new cases, three deaths reported in South
There are 8435 new community cases of Covid-19 to report today including 659 in the South.
Coke prepares to ditch two flavours, launch new product
Coke prepares to ditch two flavours, launch new product
Coke fans still reeling from the news that Coca-Cola is changing its bottles are in for an even bigger shift - with two popular Coke products set to disappear from shelves.
Tired driving: Coroner highlights dangers after fatal crash
Tired driving: Coroner highlights dangers after fatal crash
When Dexter Barham's friends told him he was drifting in and out of his lane with his headlights on high-beam he told them he was tired but okay to keep driving.
NZ to stay at Orange setting in winter
NZ to stay at Orange setting in winter
New Zealand will stay in the Orange traffic light setting ahead of an expected winter spike in the Covid-19 variant Omicron, the Government says.
ACC's $74m restructure lacks clear benefits, review finds
ACC's $74m restructure lacks clear benefits, review finds
The benefits of a budget-blowing restructure of the way ACC manages claims are still "unclear", a return on investment by 2030 is uncertain and privacy breaches have nearly doubled, a review finds.
Less obesity among 4-year-olds
Less obesity among 4-year-olds
While one in three children are still considered overweight in New Zealand, a new Otago study shows obesity among 4-year-olds is continuing to decline.
Coroner highlights danger of tired driving after teens' deaths
Coroner highlights danger of tired driving after teens' deaths
A Coroner has highlighted the dangers of driving on little sleep in a recently released report into the deaths of two Christchurch 16-year-olds in March 2018.
'Desperate' nurse stole credit card from dead patient
'Desperate' nurse stole credit card from dead patient
A nurse who stole credit cards from his patients, including one who was in surgery and another who had died, says he was acting out of desperation.
Taxi driver allegedly threatened with gun
Christchurch taxi driver allegedly threatened with gun
A Christchurch taxi driver who allegedly had a passenger point a gun at his head and threaten to shoot him has vowed to keep driving.
NZ troops to help train Ukraine soldiers
NZ troops to help train Ukraine soldiers
New Zealand will send 30 NZDF personnel to assist Ukraine against the Russian invasion.
6000 new cases, 461 in South
6000 new cases, 461 in South
There are 6000 new community cases of Covid-19 to report today including 461 in the South.
Multi-million dollar Christchurch stadium delayed again
Multi-million dollar Christchurch stadium delayed again
The completion date of Christchurch's new $533 million central city stadium has been pushed back again.
Cash forfeit after drug bust but Audi missing
Cash forfeit after drug investigation - but Audi still missing
Cash and an Audi, worth almost $245,000 combined, have been forfeited after police put an end to a Christchurch man's drug-related business dealings.
PM's Covid infection puts White House visit at risk
PM's Covid infection puts White House visit at risk
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will head to the United States on Monday night - but her recent bout of Covid-19 has put at risk her first White House visit and meeting with US President Joe Biden.
Police searching for two people after Christchurch stabbing
Police searching for two people after Christchurch stabbing
Police are looking for two people after reports of a stabbing in central Christchurch last night.
Pair to negotiate with Google, Facebook
Pair to negotiate with Google, Facebook
Two former Australian news executives have been chosen to negotiate with Google and Facebook on behalf of 28 news publishers for the use of New Zealand journalism on their platforms.