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Teens offer reassuring advice during tough time

Students at a Christchurch college have a few reassuring words of wisdom for anyone worried about the Covid-19 lockdown.

Hospital park and ride shuttle goes on hold

Christchurch Hospital. Photo: RNZ / Karen Brown

Hospital park and ride shuttle goes on hold

The park and ride shuttle service at Christchurch Hospital will be put on hold from 8.30pm tonight.

Airport clogged as people try to get home

Air New Zealand is pleading with no-show customers to cancel bookings so their seats can be grabbed by desperate Kiwis trying to get home before tomorrow night's lockdown.

School food hub to feed the needy broken into and trashed

The Hillmorton High School food hub was broken into on Monday. Photo: Supplied

School food hub to feed the needy broken into and trashed

Members of a Christchurch suburb have expressed disappointment after a food hub at their local high school was broken into and trashed on Monday.

Motorway opening delay a 'fortunate' reprieve

The Christchurch Northern Corridor opening has been delayed for six months. Photo: Newsline/CCC

Motorway opening delay a 'fortunate' reprieve

Residents affected by the new Northern Motorway are relieved to hear the Christchurch Northern Corridor opening has been delayed by six months.

Three new confirmed, one probable case in Canterbury

Three new confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been announced in the Canterbury region today.

Resident pleads for help to stop anti-social behaviour

Siska Pl resident Ruby Chan describes having to "brace" herself when she drives down her street...

Resident pleads for help to stop anti-social behaviour

A Christchurch woman has asked her local community board for help to combat the drunken and disorderly behaviour, parking issues, littering and property damage plaguing her street.

Teen's mission to make a difference in the world

Julia Holmes says the GirlBoss Advantage programme will help her achieve her dreams. Photo: Geoff...

Teen's mission to make a difference in the world

Canterbury teen Julia Holmes is on a mission to make a difference in the world.

Firefighters battle large blazes and high winds in Canterbury

Crews were called to three fires in Southland this afternoon. Photo: ODT files

Firefighters battle large blazes and high winds in Canterbury

Fire crews had to contend with strong wind gusts while fighting large two blazes in Canterbury last night.

'Shop normal' pleas go unheeded in Chch

An example of a supermarket queue yesterday. Photo: RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

'Shop normal' pleas go unheeded in Chch

Supermarkets have been urging people to calm down and stop panic buying as shoppers hit the isles en masse ahead of the lockdown that kicks in at 11.59pm on Wednesday.

Man crushed by boiler at work dies

Man crushed by boiler at work dies

A man has died after being crushed by a boiler at his Christchurch workplace.

Fire-ravaged Bristol Barbers shop demolished

A Christchurch barbershop which was totally gutted by a suspicious fire last month was being demolished on Monday.

Chch woman joins calls to change 'outdated' adoption law in NZ

Chch woman joins calls to change 'outdated' adoption law in NZ

A Christchurch woman who gave her son up for adoption after she fell pregnant at 14 is calling for change to New Zealand's "outdated" adoption law.

Man seriously injured after tree hits car

Princess Margaret Hospital in Cashmere. Photo: Martin Hunter

Man seriously injured after tree hits car

A man has been seriously injured after a tree fell on a car in a Christchurch hospital car park.

Stark picture in worst-case scenario

Professor Michael Plank. Photo: Canterbury University

Coronavirus: Canterbury mathematician paints stark picture in worst-case scenario

A Canterbury mathematician who says Covid-19 could kill up to 100,000 New Zealanders if left unchecked is calling on everyday Kiwis to take social distancing more seriously.

Coronavirus: Quake lessons can help universities prepare

Coronavirus: Quake lessons can help universities prepare

A Canterbury University scientist says the massive disruption caused by the Christchurch earthquake offers crucial lessons for universities hunkering down for Covid-19.

New Canterbury case; travel details released

The Ministry of Health has released travel details for some of the country's latest Covid-19 cases, one of which is a young woman who flew to Christchurch.