Rates relief in Christchurch to help business, individuals
Rates relief in Christchurch to help business, individuals
Christchurch City Council agrees to six months rates remission.
179km/h driver: 'There was nobody on the highway, I'll give it some noise'.
Police dumbfounded by motorist's "stupidity".
Domestic violence incidents drop in Canterbury
Domestic violence incidents drop in Canterbury
The number of family harm events in Canterbury has remained above average since Monday, but less than police were expecting after one of the busiest recorded days for domestic violence on Saturday.Teenager waits in isolation in Auckland, family in Christchurch
Teenager waits in isolation in Auckland, family in Christchurch
A 16-year-old girl who arrived back into the country from Spain on Friday and is in isolation in an Auckland hotel has no idea when she will be able to get back to her South Island home.
Christchurch
Community worker urges kindness and support during lockdown
Emulating kindness in times like the Covid-19 pandemic is crucial according to Belfast community worker Damian Ardell, who dedicates his life in service of others.
Building and resource consents processing continuing during lockdown
Building and resource consents processing continuing during lockdown
Christchurch City Council staff are continuing to process building and resource consents during the lockdown.Two suspicious early morning car fires in Canterbury
Two suspicious early morning car fires in Canterbury
Fire crews attended two suspicious car fires in Canterbury on Thursday morning.Call to help tenants stuck paying double rent
Call to help tenants stuck paying double rent
The Tenants Protection Association wants the government to step in and cover rent when a tenant is faced with paying for two properties because of lockdown restrictions.
National
Live: Covid-19 update, new cases to be revealed
The Government is set to update New Zealand on its response to the Covid-19 pandemic at 1pm and reveal the number of new cases.
Live: Police commissioner admits lockdown info not clear enough
Live: Police commissioner admits lockdown info not clear enough
Police Commissioner Mike Bush has admitted the advice given to Kiwis about what they're able to do during the lockdown hasn't been clear enough.Bauer Media NZ closes permanently
Bauer Media NZ closes permanently
Bauer Media NZ is closing its doors permanently, staff have been told.South ICUs look short on capacity
South ICUs look short on capacity
In the days ahead, up to 38 patients could be in intensive care units across the South at any one time, Southern District Health Board chief executive Chris Fleming says.
Districts
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.Birth during lockdown a surreal experience
Birth during lockdown a surreal experience
As Canterbury families went into lockdown last week, Cameron Henderson was contemplating becoming a father for the first time.Burglars target food outlets in locked down Canterbury district
Burglars target food outlets in locked down Canterbury district
Food outlets in a Canterbury district that have been closed over the past week are being targeted by burglars and thieves.
Sport
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.Wildcats pull pin on 2020 campaign
Wildcats pull pin on 2020 campaign
The Canterbury Wildcats 2020 season is over before it began due to Covid-19.Christchurch rowers make NZ junior long list
Christchurch rowers make NZ junior long list
Christchurch secondary school rowers feature extensively in Rowing New Zealand’s junior trial squad.
Life & Style
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.Police use surf cameras to check for lockdown rule breakers
Police use surf cameras to check for lockdown rule breakers
Police are using surf cameras to check for Covid-19 lockdown rule breakers as a dramatic injury demonstrates the danger of practising outdoor sports.Lifting rest home residents’ spirits
Lifting rest home residents’ spirits
Christchurch retirement villages and rest homes are doing their bit to keep residents positive through the lockdown.
World
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.
Japan 'on the brink', struggles to contain virus
Japan 'on the brink', struggles to contain virus
Japan will ban entry to foreigners from 73 countries and ask everyone arriving from abroad to quarantine themselves for two weeks.WHO concerned as global death toll approaches 50,000
WHO concerned as global death toll approaches 50,000
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has voiced deep concern about "the rapid escalation and global spread" of COVID-19 cases.US surpasses China for virus deaths
US surpasses China for virus deaths
The US government is racing to build hundreds of makeshift hospitals as the country marks 700 deaths in a day from Covid-19 - the equivalent of a person dying every two minutes.
