Security guards fall asleep on the job at isolation hotels
Security guards fall asleep on the job at isolation hotels
There have been seven instances of security guards falling asleep on the job, Housing Minister Megan Woods says.
Ashley Bloomfield tattoo: Morrinsville woman's epic ink turning heads
He won the love of New Zealanders around the country and made many hearts swoon.
Ex-MP on Beehive marriage cheats: 'A line has been crossed'
A former Cabinet minister fears a line has been crossed in exposing extra-marital affairs of politicians.
Another CDHB manager resigns
Another manager for the Canterbury and West Coast district health boards has resigned just a day after their chief executive David Meates did the same.
ANZ chairman Sir John Key warns 'financial crisis coming'
ANZ chairman Sir John Key warns 'financial crisis coming'
Sir John Key has warned the New Zealand business community to not be complacent about apparent buoyancy in retail, property and equity markets, as "we have a financial crisis coming".Supermarket 'specials' misleading shoppers: Consumer NZ
Supermarket 'specials' misleading shoppers: Consumer NZ
A survey by Consumer NZ has found that supermarket "specials" often mislead shoppers about savings.
Christchurch
Another CDHB manager resigns
Another manager for the Canterbury and West Coast district health boards has resigned just a day after their chief executive David Meates did the same.
Council spending stays close to home
Council spending stays close to home
More than three-quarters of Christchurch City Council’s spending last year was with Canterbury businesses and trading locally is an ongoing priority to help boost the city’s economy.Controversial Akaroa restaurant set for October name change
Controversial Akaroa restaurant set for October name change
Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar in Akaroa is set to change its controversial name in October.Toilet fire at Linwood park
Toilet fire at Linwood park
A fire in the toilets of a Christchurch park on Tuesday is being treated as suspicious.A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman said they received reports of smoke coming from the facility in...
National
Ashley Bloomfield tattoo: Morrinsville woman's epic ink turning heads
He won the love of New Zealanders around the country and made many hearts swoon.
Ardern: NZ has 'weathered this storm better than we anticipated'
Ardern: NZ has 'weathered this storm better than we anticipated'
New Zealand has weathered the economic fallout of the Covid-19 storm better than the Government had anticipated, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.Ex-MP on Beehive marriage cheats: 'A line has been crossed'
Ex-MP on Beehive marriage cheats: 'A line has been crossed'
A former Cabinet minister fears a line has been crossed in exposing extra-marital affairs of politicians.Whoops! Stock trailer fails to make it under overbridge
Whoops! Stock trailer fails to make it under overbridge
A stock truck has crashed into a railway overbridge, blocking both lanes of the Kaitangata Highway in the second crash near Balclutha this morning.
Districts
Brave teen loses second transplanted kidney
Canterbury teenager Maddie Collins' second transplanted kidney had to be removed on Tuesday after her body rejected it.
Bigger-than-expected sinkhole job running ahead of schedule
Bigger-than-expected sinkhole job running ahead of schedule
Work to fill a cavity in the Oamaru Creek bed and prevent more scouring of the bridge abutment is progressing ahead of schedule.Fire and Emergency urging high country farmers to share burn-off plans
Fire and Emergency urging high country farmers to share burn-off plans
Farmers and landowners in the Canterbury high-country are being reminded to talk to Fire and Emergency NZ about their upcoming burn-off plans.Home detention for ‘horror’ crash that killed friends
Home detention for ‘horror’ crash that killed friends
A "horror" crash in which two Oamaru teens were killed last year left two families devastated, a packed court heard yesterday.
Sport
Payten turns down Warriors, eyes Cowboys gig
Todd Payten has set his sights on coaching North Queensland after turning down the Warriors' offer to lead the Auckland-based NRL club full-time.
Dan Carter recognises 'old-man calves' may prevent Blues appearance
Dan Carter recognises 'old-man calves' may prevent Blues appearance
Dan Carter has conceded he might not appear for the Blues at all in Super Rugby Aotearoa, with the side only having one more game remaining in domestic competition.Super Rugby Aotearoa scenarios: How a winner can be decided
Super Rugby Aotearoa scenarios: How a winner can be decided
With just two rounds of Super Rugby Aotearoa action remaining, a title winner could be decided as early as Sunday. Here's all you need to know about the title chances of the Crusaders, Blues and Hurricanes.Arsenal claim 14th FA Cup
Arsenal claim 14th FA Cup
Arsenal's skipper scored twice to help his side secure a 2-1 win over 10-man Chelsea in the FA Cup final for a record-extending 14th crown in the competition.
Life & Style
Radio legend heading Coast radio's return to Christchurch
Coast radio is coming to Christchurch in August, headed up by former radio host James Daniels.
Great things to do this weekend
Great things to do this weekend
Looking for something to keep the kids and adults entertained this weekend?Highest yoga classes in NZ
Highest yoga classes in NZ
Amid dwindling numbers of international visitors, a novel attraction is helping to lure Kiwis to one of the country's most popular landmarks.Measles vaccine catch-up 'too late'
Measles vaccine catch-up 'too late'
A Pasifika doctor who works in Christchurch says a measles vaccination catch-up campaign is years overdue - and would have prevented last year's epidemic.
World
15 dead on record day of cases in Victoria
Victoria has recorded 725 new cases of Covid-19 and 15 deaths, including a man aged in his 30s.
Deaths as storm slams US east coast
Deaths as storm slams US east coast
Tropical Storm Isaias triggered tornadoes and knocked out power as it raced up the US east coast, killing at least one man in New York City and two others in North Carolina.Toll mounts after deadly Beirut blast
Toll mounts after deadly Beirut blast
A massive explosion in Beirut that killed more than 70 people and injured thousands more has been labelled a "huge catastrophe" by Red Cross.Architect of N Ireland's peace accord dies
Architect of N Ireland's peace accord dies
John Hume, the Roman Catholic architect of Northern Ireland's 1998 Good Friday peace agreement who won the Nobel Peace Prize has died, aged 83.
