Covid cluster 'linked to quarantine breach': Peters
Covid cluster 'linked to quarantine breach': Peters
Winston Peters has claimed the new Covid-19 cluster is linked to a breach in New Zealand's quarantine system.
13 new community cases, all to be quarantined
There are 13 new community cases in Auckland and director general of health Ashley Bloomfield has announced people who test positive will be quarantined.
Anti-lockdown conspiracists deface central city sites
Messages written throughout the central city suggest the same anti-lockdown sentiment that has plagued countries overseas is alive and well in Christchurch.
Auckland arrivals with symptoms booking Covid tests in Queenstown
Auckland arrivals with symptoms booking Covid tests in Queenstown
A drive through pop-up Covid-19 testing centre is being run in Queenstown today and Aucklanders with symptoms are among those getting tested.Auckland testing centres overwhelmed, claims of queue jumping, urinating on side of road
Auckland testing centres overwhelmed, claims of queue jumping, urinating on side of road
A man who waited nearly 12 hours for a Covid test at an Auckland facility described the scene as "chaos" with people trying to jump the queue and being forced to urinate at the side of the road.
Christchurch
Police check on seatbelt and cellphone usage
Police were on patrol in Christchurch today ensuring motorists were off phones and wearing seatbelts.
Heated debate as parking trial brought to a close
Heated debate as parking trial brought to a close
City councillors engaged in fiery debate before it was decided to not extend the council's "first hour free" parking trial.Christchurch mosque gunman's sentencing to go ahead under alert level 2 rules
Christchurch mosque gunman's sentencing to go ahead under alert level 2 rules
The already-delayed and much-anticipated sentencing of the March 15 mosque gunman will proceed in Christchurch as planned under Covid-19 alert level 2, court officials said.Canterbury DHB’s Hospital Shuttle is changing location
Canterbury DHB’s Hospital Shuttle is changing location
Canterbury District Health Board’s popular Hospital Shuttle, which has carried more than one and a quarter million passengers since it was set up in late October 2014, will run from the new Deans...
National
Covid cluster 'linked to quarantine breach': Peters
Winston Peters has claimed the new Covid-19 cluster is linked to a breach in New Zealand's quarantine system.
Lockdown decision at 5.30pm tomorrow
Lockdown decision at 5.30pm tomorrow
New Zealanders will learn their lockdown fate early tomorrow evening when the Prime Minister addresses the nation after meeting with Cabinet.Mum and kids cleared to join dad in Wanaka
Mum and kids cleared to join dad in Wanaka after Beirut blast
A Lebanese mother and her two young children have been approved to apply for visas to be reunited with her husband in Wanaka following the devastating explosion in Beirut.Plan to phase out hard-to-recycle PVC, polystrene and single-use plastics
Plan to phase out hard-to-recycle PVC, polystrene and single-use plastics
Plastic cotton buds, sushi trays, straws and tableware are all on the chopping block as part of the latest government plan to reduce waste.
Districts
Student drivers in police spotlight
Police are targeting young Canterbury drivers who flout their licence conditions from this week.
Hardship cited as reason ratepayers owe $3.4m to district council
Hardship cited as reason ratepayers owe $3.4m to district council
Financial hardship brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic is a key reason why residents of a Canterbury district owe more than $3.4 million in unpaid rates.NZ farmers doing well on pig welfare - vet
NZ farmers doing well on pig welfare - vet
A Canterbury pig vet says New Zealand pig farmers rate well when it comes to animal welfare.Cold snap on way for South Island
Cold snap on way for South Island
Wrap up warm over the next few days - a cold snap is looming for the South Island.
Sport
Crusaders slammed over trophy damage
A family member of the creator of the Super Rugby trophy damaged by the Crusaders during celebrations at the weekend has launched a stinging attack against the team.
Netball's governing body allows non-neutral umpires
Netball's governing body allows non-neutral umpires
The next time the Silver Ferns play a test, it could be controlled by non-neutral umpires for the first time in several years.Netball's ANZ Premiership shut down
Netball's ANZ Premiership shut down
A decision has been made to cancel the final preliminary round of the ANZ Premiership regular season - but don't worry, the Mainland Tactix have already booked their place in the grand final.Restrictions cast doubt over Crusaders clash
Restrictions cast doubt over Crusaders clash
This weekend's match between the Blues and Crusaders in Auckland may not be played at all.
Life & Style
My town: Lawrence
Over the next eight weeks we will showcase great spots around the South Island as we are making great strides to see more of our own backyards through the eyes of locals. After all, there is nothing like getting travel advice from a local. Quentin Currall, of Lawrence, explains why you should visit his home town
Covid 19: How to make a mask at home
Covid 19: How to make a mask at home
All New Zealanders are now encouraged to wear masks when social distancing isn't possible.Plan to phase out cotton buds, straws, other single-use plastics
Plan to phase out cotton buds, straws, other single-use plastics
Plastic cotton buds, sushi trays, straws and tableware are all on the chopping block as part of the latest government plan to reduce waste.Lotto NZ on how to buy your ticket for tonight's big draw
Lotto NZ on how to buy your ticket for tonight's big draw
Tonight's big $43m Lotto draw will go ahead as planned, Lotto NZ says, but Kiwis are being told to buy tickets online if they can.
World
3 killed after train derails near Aberdeen
Three people have died in a train derailment in eastern Scotland that left carriages overturned and piled on top of each other on a steep wooded slope.
Baby born amid Beirut blast 'light in the darkness'
Baby born amid Beirut blast 'light in the darkness'
Stepping into the delivery room where his wife Emmanuelle was about to give birth, Edmond Khnaisser meant to capture their son's first moments on camera.Judge rejects Maxwell's request for delay
Judge rejects Maxwell's request for delay
A US judge has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's request for a three-week delay in the unsealing of additional documents related to her dealings with the disgraced late financier Jeffrey Epstein.Rate of infections in Victoria slows
Rate of infections in Victoria slows
Australia was poised to post its lowest one-day rise in new Covid-19 cases in more than three weeks on Thursday, stoking hopes that a second wave of new infections gripping Victoria state is...
