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Five new Covid-19 cases in Canterbury over past 24 hours

The total number of Covid-19 cases in the Canterbury District Health Board area has grown by five in the last 24 hours, with the region's total now standing at 119.

Long queues at supermarkets in lead up to Easter

Supermarkets throughout Canterbury are seeing a surge in customers in the lead up to Easter.
EQC rocked by quake report: Cantabrians now have 'deep mistrust'

The Earthquake Commission was "poorly prepared" for the catastrophic 2010 and 2011 Christchurch earthquakes, according to a scathing government-funded public inquiry report released on Thursday.

‘Con air’ flight for prisoners to leave Christchurch

‘Con air’ flight for prisoners to leave Christchurch

A "con air" flight has been chartered by Corrections to transport criminals from the South Island to the North.
Police tell motorists to go back to Christchurch

Police tell motorists to go back to Christchurch

Anyone still thinking about heading out of Canterbury for the Easter break during the lockdown should rethink their plans.
Auckland cluster infections spread to Christchurch

Auckland cluster infections spread to Christchurch

Infection from Auckland's largest Covid-19 cluster has now spread as far as Christchurch, the latest figures showed.

Christchurch

The OECD researchers found only a minority of people contact Work and Income after being made...

Up to 36,500 job losses expected in Christchurch

The city's economic development agency has forecasted up to 36,500 job losses over the next 12 months as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Shallow 4.3 quake hits Canterbury

Shallow 4.3 quake hits Canterbury

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck about 20km south of Christchurch on Thursday morning.
Firefighter may be tested for Covid-19 after call-out

Firefighter may be tested for Covid-19 after call-out

A firefighter may be tested for Covid-19 following a call-out to a Christchurch property on Thursday.
Health workers call for urgency over protective gear shortages

Health workers call for urgency over protective gear shortages

Health workers are accusing the Canterbury District Health Board of failing to provide enough masks and protective equipment to prevent spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus.

The PM says everyday Kiwis are "breaking the chain of transmission", but is warning the fight against Covid-19 will be a marathon and has introduced tough new quarantine measures for people coming to NZ from overseas.

Live: Schools won't all reopen straight away

Live: Schools won't all reopen straight away

Education Minister Chris Hipkins is warning parents it would be wrong for them to assume that all schools will reopen as soon as the lockdown ends.
Doctor calls for more localised reporting of Covid-19 cases

Doctor calls for more localised reporting of Covid-19 cases

A doctor at Dunstan Hospital has called for more localised reporting of Covid-19 cases, saying having that knowledge will allow rural doctors and communities to be better prepared.
Auckland cluster infections spread to Christchurch

Auckland cluster infections spread to Christchurch

Infection from Auckland's largest Covid-19 cluster has now spread as far as Christchurch, the latest figures showed.

Districts

Clint Hoeben, 48, died shortly after being struck by a van while out cycling with his daughter in...

Van driver involved in fatal crash allegedly wanted for burglary

A van driver out during the coronavirus lockdown was allegedly wanted for burglary when he hit and killed a father cycling with his daughter, it's been reported.

35ha of Canterbury forest replanted

35ha of Canterbury forest replanted

A Canterbury council has replanted 35ha of forest after a large amount of land suffered severe damage from storms in 2013.
Another Canterbury council considering rates freeze

Another Canterbury council considering rates freeze

The Selwyn District Council will consider freezing rates increases as part of its Annual Plan consultation process.
Teen spits in police officer's face

Teen spits in police officer's face

A Canterbury police officer has been forced into self-isolation after a teenager claiming to have Covid-19 spat in his face today.

Sport

NZ Rugby: Crusaders training session 'unacceptable'

New Zealand Rugby has labelled a training session made up of Crusaders players - where they broke Covid-19 lockdown rules - as "unacceptable".

Lockdown rules hit Canterbury golf courses hard

Lockdown rules hit Canterbury golf courses hard

Canterbury Golf has joined a national cry for critical maintenance to be allowed on golf courses during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Lincoln rugby patron's love of the game

Lincoln rugby patron's love of the game

Gavin Barclay’s life has taken him on many unexpected adventures. One constant has been the Lincoln Rugby Football Club. The patron of the club talks to Selwyn Times sports reporter Jacob Page about...
Cantabrian keeps his passion for the pedals

Cantabrian keeps his passion for the pedals

Kevin Searle still has unfinished business with cycling in Canterbury.

Life & Style

Concerns raised over mountain bikers breaking their bubbles

Concerns have been raised over mountain bikers breaking their bubbles on the Port Hills.

Suzy Cato to front new educational TV channel

Suzy Cato to front new educational TV channel

The famous TV face and voice that greeted hundreds of thousands of New Zealand schoolchildren in the 1990s and early 2000s is back - this time to help educate locked-down Kiwi kids.
Fish and chip shops take a battering

Fish and chip shops take a battering

It's a cherished tradition - the Friday fish and chip run - but right now the industry is taking a battering.
Christchurch-based dance-pop act PRINS releases new video

Christchurch-based dance-pop act PRINS releases new video

Christchurch-based dance-pop act PRINS has released a brand new video for Magnetic, a high-energy dance floor banger that’ll get you moving.

World

The Ruby Princess returned to Australia after a New Zealand trip that included stops in Dunedin...

Police take 'black box' off Ruby Princess

Australian police have spoken to the captain of the a cruise ship which stopped in Akaroa, as part of a homicide investigation into that country's deadliest single source of Covid-19 infection.

Vienna's horse-drawn carriages deliver lockdown meals

Vienna's horse-drawn carriages deliver lockdown meals

Under coronavirus lockdown, one aspect of modern Vienna might look familiar to victims of plagues past - horse-drawn carriages delivering meals to those most at risk during the pandemic.
Bernie Sanders ends run for president

Bernie Sanders ends run for president

Bernie Sanders has ended his White House campaign, clearing the way for a November election battle between former Vice President Joe Biden and Republican President Donald Trump.
Boris Johnson 'improving', still in intensive care

Boris Johnson 'improving', still in intensive care

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's condition is improving and he's able to sit up in bed and engage with clinical staff but remains in intensive care battling COVID-19.

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