Covid-19 update: Woman tests positive in Christchurch
Covid-19 update: Woman tests positive in Christchurch
The Ministry of Health has revealed one new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation - a woman in her 20s staying in Christchurch.
Migrant couple denied return to NZ
Immigration NZ doesn’t believe a desperate Queenstown migrant couple, stuck in Bali because of Covid-19 border restrictions, meet its humanitarian criteria to let them return.
Border exceptions to attend gunman's sentencing
Overseas-based victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings will get special border passes to fly into NZ - along with financial help - to witness the gunman's sentencing next month.
Vintage fire truck primed for Mac’s last call-out
Ashburton firefighters have been prepping a vintage Ford V8 fire truck for a very special job on Saturday.
One dead in North Otago crash
One dead in North Otago crash
Police have confirmed one person is dead after a people mover hurtled down a bank next to SH1 in North Otago this morning.Alleged absconder ‘the nicest guy ever’
Alleged absconder ‘the nicest guy ever’
A Queenstown woman says she warned the man who fled a Hamilton isolation hotel to visit a liquor store not to do it.
Christchurch
Money for historic Chch structures could be held back
A total of $3.5 million taken away from Christchurch's Old Municipal Chambers for the financial year should not delay its restoration, the city council says.
Man killed in Christchurch-Akaroa Rd crash named
Man killed in Christchurch-Akaroa Rd crash named
Police have named the man who died in a serious crash on Christchurch-Akaroa Rd earlier this month.Study finds people phone family before fire brigade
Study finds people phone family before fire brigade
Cantabrians who have been in accidental house fires are being asked to take part in a new study.VIDEO PREMIERE: Singer-songwriter Claudia Jardine's ‘Erase Me’
VIDEO PREMIERE: Singer-songwriter Claudia Jardine's ‘Erase Me’
Timaru-born, Christchurch-raised singer-songwriter Claudia Jardine has shared the video for ‘Erase Me’, the second single from her debut EP North.
National
Woman with 4 quarantine stints rates NZ conditions
A cruise ship performer in quarantine in Auckland says she has no idea why people would want to escape from what is essentially "a nice little holiday".
Only two things can rescue Muller and the National Party now
Only two things can rescue Muller and the National Party now
OPINION: Only two things can now save Todd Muller and the National Party from the growing likelihood of a crushing defeat at the September 19 election.Covid-19 update: Woman tests positive in Christchurch
Covid-19 update: Woman tests positive in Christchurch
The Ministry of Health has revealed one new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation - a woman in her 20s staying in Christchurch.'Lock them up' - Grey Power furious over isolation escapees
'Lock them up' - Grey Power furious over isolation escapees
Grey Power is enraged by what it says is the stupid and dangerous behaviour of people fleeing managed isolation facilities, and says they need the book thrown at them.
Districts
One dead in North Otago crash
Police have confirmed one person is dead after a people mover hurtled down a bank next to SH1 in North Otago this morning.
Long journey to new skate park
Long journey to new skate park
A 13-year journey will be realised on Saturday when Methven’s brand new skate park is officially unveiled.Wallaby pies back on the menu
Wallaby pies back on the menu
Residents of a South Canterbury town are jumping at the chance to try Wallaby pie at a local eatery.Aged-care hospital and village planned for Canterbury town
Aged-care hospital and village planned for Canterbury town
A lifestyle village and aged-care hospital is planned for a 12.4ha site to the south-east of Amberley.
Sport
Crusaders storm back to beat Blues
The Crusaders extended their unbeaten run against Super Rugby opposition in Christchurch to 36 matches, by delivering another lesson in patient persistence.
'Disgraceful' call costs Warriors in loss
'Disgraceful' call costs Warriors in loss
The Gold Coast Titans have won a rare home game after a gutsy 16-12 win over the Warriors.Whetukamokamo Douglas: The power in a name
Whetukamokamo Douglas: The power in a name
Whetukamokamo Douglas is a Crusader and a Māori All Black who has taken his famous name from the East Coast to Italy to Christchurch.Crusaders v Blues: Is this a new chapter in the storied conflict?
Crusaders v Blues: Is this a new chapter in the storied conflict?
The bitter rugby rivalry between the Crusaders and Blues and Canterbury and Auckland has been re-ignited ahead of tomorrow night's clash.
Life & Style
VIDEO PREMIERE: Singer-songwriter Claudia Jardine's ‘Erase Me’
Timaru-born, Christchurch-raised singer-songwriter Claudia Jardine has shared the video for ‘Erase Me’, the second single from her debut EP North.
Kiwis more concerned with waistlines than retirement
Kiwis more concerned with waistlines than retirement
What worries you more - losing some extra weight or having enough money in the bank to retire comfortably in the future?Restored town hall to reopen for public visits soon
Restored town hall to reopen for public visits soon
The public will finally get a chance to check out the fully restored Christchurch Town Hall when it opens its doors to daily visitors next month.Move over Tom Hanks: Kiwi man's real life The Terminal experience
Move over Tom Hanks: Kiwi man's real life The Terminal experience
A New Zealander may be stuck in a South American airport transit lounge for the next month after he was stopped from boarding his flight home because of the Government's latest restrictions.
World
Another huge spike in Australian Covid cases
Victoria has recorded 273 new cases of coronavirus and another death.
Trump dons mask in public for first time
Trump dons mask in public for first time
President Donald Trump, who has avoided wearing a mask in public even as the coronavirus pandemic spread, donned one for the first time in public this weekend.Another death as Victoria virus spike continues
Another death as Victoria virus spike continues
Victoria has recorded another death linked to the coronavirus, as the outbreak-hit state confirmed 216 new cases.Dancing robots replace fans at Japanese baseball game
Dancing robots replace fans at Japanese baseball game
With their stadium devoid of fans due to coronavirus restrictions, Japanese baseball team Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have come up with an imaginative replacement: dancing robots.
