Government confirms 82 new cases of Covid-19
Government confirms 82 new cases of Covid-19
There are 82 new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand - 52 confirmed and 30 probable, bringing the total to 950, Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says.
Dog walkers told to keep canines within their bubble
Walking the dog is a popular way for people in Christchurch to get their hit of fresh air and exercise while the country is in lockdown.
City well prepared to face current and future hurdles
Christchurch has been through a lot over the past decade. How could the lockdown impact the city's residents after the earthquakes and mosque terror shootings?
Concerns over lack of testing at Covid-19 hit rest home
Residents' family members and staff at a Christchurch rest home where two Covid-19 cases have been confirmed are concerned only a few of the residents have been tested.
Picnickers ignore the Covid risk
Picnickers ignore the Covid risk
Life under Covid-19 lockdown was never going to be a picnic.Police blow final whistle on central city basketball game
Police blow final whistle on central city basketball game
Police swooped on a central Christchurch basketball court on Friday after receiving numerous reports of a large group of young people defying the lockdown restrictions.
Christchurch
One in custody after fiery Chch crash
One person is in custody and facing driving charges following a single-car crash on Greers Road in Christchurch.
Petition launched to bring back Eagle
Petition launched to bring back Eagle
A Christchurch community board member is calling for the police Eagle helicopter to return to the skies above the city.Paper, plastic and glass going to landfill until plant re-opens
Paper, plastic and glass going to landfill until plant re-opens
Recyclables put out for collection in yellow wheelie bins across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula will start going to landfill from next week.School apologises for false coronavirus tips
School apologises for false coronavirus tips
A Christchurch primary school has apologised for giving students false Covid-19 prevention tips such as gargling hydrogen peroxide and holding their breath.
National
Man films himself coughing on shoppers in supermarket
A man has deliberately coughed and sneezed on shoppers at a Christchurch supermarket and then posted a video of it to Facebook.
Google data shows how NZ is complying with lockdown
Google data shows how NZ is complying with lockdown
New Zealanders are mostly staying at home during lockdown, with trips to the supermarket down by 54 percent and transport hubs by 84 percent, according to a new data report from Google.19 new cases of virus in South, first in Waitaki
19 new cases of virus in South, first in Waitaki
There's been another jump in the number of Covid-19 cases in the South, with 19 more recorded including the Waitaki district's first case.Government confirms 82 new cases of Covid-19
Government confirms 82 new cases of Covid-19
There are 82 new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand - 52 confirmed and 30 probable, bringing the total to 950, Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says.
Districts
Bin collection to continue but recycling going to landfill in Selwyn
Paper, plastic and glass from Selwyn households will go to landfill instead of being recycled from Monday.
Husky rescue facing major cut backs as income dries up
Husky rescue facing major cut backs as income dries up
A Canterbury husky rescue may have to close or reduce the number of dogs it cares for due to the impact of Covid-19.Cyclist dies in Nth Canterbury crash
Cyclist dies in Nth Canterbury crash
A cyclist has died as a result of a crash in North Canterbury.Astronomer hopes to make new discoveries during lockdown
Astronomer hopes to make new discoveries during lockdown
Canterbury's observatories might be in lockdown, but there is plenty for budding scientists and the superstitious to discover.
Sport
Harness racing industry plans future after lockdown
Harness racing has outlined what the industry will be like after the Covid-19 lockdown.
Volunteer of the year takes junior cricket to new level
Volunteer of the year takes junior cricket to new level
A lot has changed at a Canterbury junior cricket club since volunteer of the year and software whizz Martin Welford got involved.Johnstone keeps his focus on the stumps
Johnstone keeps his focus on the stumps
Just another accolade for St Albans wicket keeper Aaron Johnstone.Sam Smith re-signs with Rams for 2020
Sam Smith re-signs with Rams for 2020
The Canterbury Rams have re-signed one of their most talented prospects.
Life & Style
Dog walkers told to keep canines within their bubble
Walking the dog is a popular way for people in Christchurch to get their hit of fresh air and exercise while the country is in lockdown.
Covid-19 a major threat to third-world nations, Chch nurse says
Covid-19 a major threat to third-world nations, Chch nurse says
Christchurch nurse Nicole Smit was lucky to return home from Uganda before the lockdown in NZ - but has grave concerns over the African nation's ability to manage Covid-19.Isolation inspires Showbiz performers
Isolation inspires Showbiz performers
Showbiz Christchurch performers have been creating musical theatre inspired videos from their isolation pods to lift people's spirits.Popular winter lights show put on hold
Popular winter lights show put on hold
A major show set to take place at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
World
Death tolls jump in US virus hot spots
Two of the main US coronavirus hot spots have reported their biggest jumps yet in Covid-19 deaths, with the number of fatalities in New York state comparable to the loss of life in the September 11, 2001, attacks.
'Ain't No Sunshine' singer Bill Wither dies
'Ain't No Sunshine' singer Bill Wither dies
Bill Withers, a soulful singer best known for the 1970s hits Lean on Me, Lovely Day and Ain’t No Sunshine, has from heart complications. He was 81.Global Covid-19 cases surge past 1 million
Global Covid-19 cases surge past 1 million
Global coronavirus cases have topped 1 million as the pandemic explodes in the United States and the death toll continues to climb in Italy and Spain, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.Over 80% of US now in lockdown
Over 80% of US now in lockdown
Four new states in the US imposed sweeping stay-at-home directives on Wednesday in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
