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New isolation rules instated, father and daughter back in MIQ

All returnees in managed isolation will stay in their rooms after receiving their day 12 test until the end of their time in quarantine, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says.
Stroke survivor making Coast to Coast comeback

Father-of-two Mark Ford was getting ready to compete in an ultra-marathon when he woke up unable to speak, walk or control his emotions.

Australia extends travel bubble suspension

Australia extends travel bubble suspension

Australia has extended its suspension of the "travel bubble" arrangement with New Zealand for another 72 hours until Sunday, mandating a 14-day hotel quarantine for all arrivals.
Teen caught planning to imitate Christchurch mosque attacks

Teen caught planning to imitate Christchurch mosque attacks

A Singapore student who allegedly planned to carry out copycat attacks at two mosques on the anniversary of the Christchurch terrorist attacks has been caught.
Plan to reduce speed limits across Banks Peninsula

Plan to reduce speed limits across Banks Peninsula

Details around a plan to lower speed limits on Banks Peninsula have been released for public feedback.

Christchurch

These Brougham St units have been built to replace those demolished after the February 22, 2011,...

First housing complex units ready for occupants on Brougham St

Stage one of a rebuilt Christchurch community housing complex, demolished after the February 22, 2011, earthquake, will open tomorrow.

Rethink over Lyttelton’s Ōtautahi flags

Rethink over Lyttelton’s Ōtautahi flags: Would you prefer to see Lyttelton on the flags

ChristchurchNZ is looking at different options for the Ōtautahi street flags in Lyttelton after concerns were raised over the Maori name for Christchurch not reflecting the area.
Activists disrupt city council meeting in protest

Tarras airport plan: Climate activists disrupt Christchurch council meeting in protest

Climate activists stood in the Christchurch City Council chambers with duct-taped mouths to "grieve the loss of democracy and transparency".
New community housing strategy adopted

New community housing strategy for Christchurch to get more people into homes

A new strategy for community housing has been adopted in Christchurch.

National

The Queenstown Lakes District Council is expecting receive four new Special Housing Area...

'Queenstown's earthquake'

Covid-19 is being described as Queenstown’s "economic earthquake".

New isolation rules instated, father and daughter back in MIQ

New isolation rules instated, father and daughter back in MIQ

All returnees in managed isolation will stay in their rooms after receiving their day 12 test until the end of their time in quarantine, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says.
Eco-friendly car import standard legislation this year

Eco-friendly car import standard legislation this year

The Government has highlighted plans to move on its election promises to clean up transport emissions.
Activists lock themselves to tracks to block coal train

Activists lock themselves to tracks to block coal train

Climate activists have locked themselves to the railway tracks to block a train transporting coal.

Districts

A Palmerston woman appeared in the Oamaru District Court yesterday, in relation tothe deaths of...

Emotions high as drink-driver pleads guilty

People in the public gallery of the Oamaru District Court were in tears yesterday as a Palmerston woman admitted causing the deaths of two people while she was drink-driving near Macraes last year.

400ha fire in Clarence Valley contained

400ha fire in Clarence Valley contained

Firefighters have contained a large fire which broke out at a conservation park in the Clarence Valley last night.
Summer sunflower crop sows seeds of interest

Summer sunflower crop sows seeds of interest

The popular sunflowers near Oamaru are in full bloom - and they're attracting more than just birds.
Breastfeeding mum asked to move away from pool

'Shocked': Mum asked to move while breastfeeding at public pool

A mother of two was left "shocked" after she was told by a lifeguard to move while breastfeeding her child on the side of a pool.

Sport

Matt Anderson was found guilty of assault after a judge-alone trial. Photo: NZH

Bid to get driver back on track after fall from grace

Two prominent harness racing figures are making a bid to get fallen from grace trainer driver Matt Anderson back into the industry.

Former All Blacks' hooker retires on medical advice

Former All Blacks' hooker retires on medical advice

Former All Blacks' hooker James Parsons has been forced to retire immediately from rugby on medical grounds due to repeated head knocks.
Stroke survivor making Coast to Coast comeback

'It was brutally hard': Stroke survivor making Coast to Coast comeback

Father-of-two Mark Ford was getting ready to compete in an ultra-marathon when he woke up unable to speak, walk or control his emotions.
Super Rugby teams reveal new away jerseys

Crusaders and other Super Rugby teams reveal new away jerseys

Super Rugby teams have taken a 'lighter' approach to their away kit for the 2021 season.

Life & Style

First housing complex units ready for occupants on Brougham St

Stage one of a rebuilt Christchurch community housing complex, demolished after the February 22, 2011, earthquake, will open tomorrow.

Warning for buyers of multi-unit properties

Insurance warning about multi-unit properties: 'They could actually cause more expense in the future'

People buying into high-density housing are being told by the insurance industry to do due diligence before signing a contract.
Sam Neill shares vino with comedian pal at his Otago vineyard

Sam Neill shares vino with comedian pal at his Otago vineyard

Sam Neill has shared a glass of pinot noir and a few laughs at his vineyard with touring UK funny man Russell Howard.
Final curtain for Kiwi actor

Final curtain for Kiwi actor

New Zealand actor Peter Vere-Jones has died aged 82.

World

Australia extends travel bubble suspension

Australia has extended its suspension of the "travel bubble" arrangement with New Zealand for another 72 hours until Sunday, mandating a 14-day hotel quarantine for all arrivals.

Teen caught planning to imitate Christchurch mosque attacks

Teen caught planning to imitate Christchurch mosque attacks

A Singapore student who allegedly planned to carry out copycat attacks at two mosques on the anniversary of the Christchurch terrorist attacks has been caught.
Amazon biome hurtling toward 'death spiral'

Amazon biome hurtling toward 'death spiral'

An area the size of Israel was deforested in the Amazon biome last year as destruction surged 21% in the region spanning nine countries that's home to the world's largest rainforest, a conservation group says.
English lockdown may last until at least March

English lockdown may last until at least March

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has indicated the Covid-19 lockdown in England would last until March 8 when schools could start to reopen as the govt announced new measures to clamp down on travel to and from Britain.

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