‘Put through hell’ by Immigration NZ
‘Put through hell’ by Immigration NZ
Frustration at trying to secure staff has taken the gloss off a booming return to business for Ohau Snow Fields and Lake Ohau Lodge owner Mike Neilson.
Young Canterbury mum given months to live after failed diagnoses
After nearly a year of being turned away from her GP, a Canterbury mother faces just months to live after she was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Canterbury surf lifesaving award winners named
The winners of the Canterbury Surf Life Saving New Zealand awards have been announced.
Town perplexed by grisly alpaca attack
Town perplexed by grisly alpaca attack
An attack on four alpacas in North Canterbury has left local animal management staff perplexed over whether it was carried out by a dog or a person.One killed, three injured in Cheviot crash
One killed, three injured in Cheviot crash
One person has died and three others were injured in a crash on State Highway 1, north of Cheviot this afternoon.
Christchurch
Covid-19 update: 3 new cases arrived in Chch
There are three new cases of Covid-19 today, with the three infected people all travelling to New Zealand on the same flight from India.
Terrorism victim calls for return of capital punishment
Terrorism victim calls for return of capital punishment
A man left fighting for his life in the wake of the "heinous" Christchurch mosque shootings has called for the death penalty to be reintroduced in New Zealand.Niece hopes to travel from UK for gunman's sentencing
Niece hopes to travel from UK for gunman's sentencing
The niece of a man killed in the Christchurch mosque attacks says attending the sentencing of the killer will be an important part of the grieving process.Can you help police locate this wanted man?
Can you help police locate this wanted man?
Police in Canterbury need your help to hunt down a 28-year-old who has several warrants out for his arrest.
National
'Let's keep moving': Labour launches new campaign
Get ready to hear Labour's new rallying call "let's keep moving" over the next 11 weeks in the lead-up to September's General Election.
No new cases of Covid-19 reported
No new cases of Covid-19 reported
There are no new cases of Covid-19 again today.Labour sacks candidate for old tweets supporting racist column
Labour sacks candidate for old tweets supporting racist column
The Labour Party has sacked one of its list candidates after revelations he publicly praised an anti-Islam column in 2013.Details of active Covid-19 cases leaked in privacy breach
Details of active Covid-19 cases leaked in privacy breach
There has been a massive privacy breach, with the leak of personal details revealing the identity of New Zealand's 18 active Covid cases.
Districts
‘Put through hell’ by Immigration NZ
Frustration at trying to secure staff has taken the gloss off a booming return to business for Ohau Snow Fields and Lake Ohau Lodge owner Mike Neilson.
One killed, three injured in Cheviot crash
One killed, three injured in Cheviot crash
One person has died and three others were injured in a crash on State Highway 1, north of Cheviot this afternoon.Snow turns to heavy rain, warnings issued for South
Snow turns to heavy rain, warnings issued for South
A cold snap that plunged temperatures well into the negatives and snow across the country this week is moving on, but a dose of heavy rain is close behind.Town perplexed by grisly alpaca attack
Town perplexed by grisly alpaca attack
An attack on four alpacas in North Canterbury has left local animal management staff perplexed over whether it was carried out by a dog or a person.
Sport
Warriors claim spirited victory over Broncos
The Warriors have won the Battle of the Bottom to show that their spirit is well and truly alive, even if other parts of their game are not so healthy.
Late Crusaders blitz downs Highlanders
Late Crusaders blitz downs Highlanders
Southern derbies always cultivate an extra edge. This breathless match, in which the Highlanders led 17-14 at the break, was no different.'Deliberate, sinister' attack on Team NZ: Dalton
'Deliberate, sinister' attack on Team NZ: Dalton
Team New Zealand's Grant Dalton has spoken out after what he calls a "highly orchestrated" attack on the integrity and credibility of the sailing syndicate.St Kevin’s bags record win over Waitaki Boys’
St Kevin’s bags record win over Waitaki Boys’
The St Kevin’s College First XV has notched a record 56-15 win over Waitaki Boys’ High School in their annual interschool clash today.
Life & Style
New 'green' community housing complex opened
The mayor and housing minister have opened a new community housing complex in Christchurch which features energy-efficient homes.
Pink UFO-looking 'candy floss clouds' over Aotearoa
Pink UFO-looking 'candy floss clouds' over Aotearoa
NZ was treated to a jaw-dropping sight yesterday as strange-looking UFO-like clouds hovered over the country.Psychiatrist transforms on stage for laughs
Psychiatrist transforms on stage for laughs
By day Joanna Prendergast works as a psychiatrist, helping people in Canterbury struggling with mental health.Explore the moon over the school holidays
Explore the moon over the school holidays
An out-of-this-world exhibition will land at Canterbury Museum this weekend.
World
NZ included as Britain scraps quarantines
Britain will end coronavirus quarantines for people arriving in England from more than 50 countries, including New Zealand, but not the US, the British government says.
US coronavirus cases hit all-time high
US coronavirus cases hit all-time high
The US reported more than 55,000 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, a new daily global record for the coronavirus pandemic, as infections rose in a majority of states.Checkpoints to contain Melbourne virus hotspots
Checkpoints to contain Melbourne virus hotspots
Police have set up suburban checkpoints in new coronavirus hotspots in Melbourne, as authorities struggle to contain new outbreaks in the country's second-largest city.Claims Melbourne hotel security guards had sex with isolated guests
Claims Melbourne hotel security guards had sex with isolated guests
Security guards employed to monitor returned overseas travellers inside Melbourne's Covid-19 quarantine hotels were having sex with guests, leading to Victoria's new outbreak, it is claimed.
