Interislander ferry diverted to help rescue fishing boat
Interislander ferry diverted to help rescue fishing boat
The Interislander ferry responded to a distress call from a 50-foot fishing boat that ran into trouble on Wednesday night.
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Christ's College apologises to old boys who suffered abuse
Christ's College apologises to old boys who suffered abuse
A private Christchurch boys' college has apologised to people who suffered historical abuse at the school.
City's last United Video closes its doors for good
Christchurch's last United Video store fades to black
It will be the end of an era in Christchurch on April 30 when the city's last United Video store shuts its doors for good.
Strong growth in forestry export prices
'Good news for NZ exports': Forestry export prices reaching three-year highs
Timber prices have been on a strong run since November due to Chinese demand and a gap in supply, says a Canterbury forestry consultant and exporter.
Hundreds of managed isolation vouchers now available for April
Hundreds of managed isolation vouchers now available for April
Hundreds of managed isolation vouchers have come free for April, and authorities are urging travellers to snap them up.
Hundreds of managed isolation vouchers now available for April
Hundreds of managed isolation vouchers now available for April
Hundreds of managed isolation vouchers have come free for April - and authorities are urging travellers to snap them up.
Work begins on case for media merger
Work begins on case for media merger
A group of eight experts has been commissioned to work on a likely new public media entity, the Government has announced.
ACC cuts off woman with horror birth injury
'I thought I was going to die': ACC cuts off woman with horror birth injury
ACC has cut off a mother who sustained horrific injuries giving birth as part of a review on which birth injuries the corporation will cover.
'Didn't even feel it': Ministers get first Covid jab
'Didn't even feel it': Ministers get first Covid jab
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Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
International educators struggling to stay afloat
International educators struggling to stay afloat: 'We're all just floundering'
The director of the international college at Middleton Grange School in Christchurch says the past year has been difficult without overseas students.
Pike River families say police told them charges were likely
Pike River families say police told them charges were likely
Two families of Pike River mine victims say they have been told by police that charges over the disaster are likely.
ACC cuts off woman with horror birth injury
'I thought I was going to die': ACC cuts off woman with horror birth injury
ACC has cut off a mother who sustained horrific injuries giving birth as part of a review on which birth injuries the corporation will cover.
International students economy on shaky ground as staff roles cut
International students economy on shaky ground as staff roles cut
People who work with international students are warning that redundancies and funding cuts are putting them under increasing pressure.
Rāhui in place to protect oyster fishery
Rāhui in place to protect oyster fishery
A rāhui has officially been enacted today to help protect the Foveaux Strait oyster fishery from the potential spread of a deadly parasite.
Rāhui in place to protect oyster fishery
Rāhui in place to protect oyster fishery
A rāhui has officially been enacted today to help protect the Foveaux Strait oyster fishery from the potential spread of a deadly parasite.
Handbrake ban long after fatal accidents
Handbrake ban long after fatal accidents
A truck handbrake involved in at least two deaths - including that of a Dunedin man - and several serious crashes has only just been banned, though authorities have known for years it was dangerous.
Handbrake ban long after fatal accidents
Handbrake ban long after fatal accidents
A truck handbrake involved in at least two deaths - including that of a Dunedin man - and several serious crashes has only just been banned, though authorities have known for years it was dangerous.
Man found guilty of grisly murder
Man found guilty of grisly murder
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WARNING: Distressing content. Jay Lingman has been found guilty of murdering Auckland man Denver Chance by shooting him in the head three times before using a chainsaw to fit the body into a chest freezer.
Man found guilty of grisly murder
Man found guilty of grisly murder
1.00 pm
WARNING: Distressing content. Jay Lingman has been found guilty of murdering Auckland man Denver Chance by shooting him in the head three times before using a chainsaw to fit the body into a chest freezer.
From Canterbury farm boy to pioneering plastic surgeon
From Canterbury farm boy to pioneering plastic surgeon
A new book chronicles the life of Sir William Manchester, who was instrumental in the development of Burwood Hospital's burns unit.