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Covid comes to Downton: Where face masks are more regal

Otahuna's daffodils. Photo: Thomas Bywater

Covid comes to Downton: Where face masks are more regal

If upstairs, downstairs drama is what defines the classic country pile, Otahuna Lodge near Christchurch is no exception.

Interislander ferry suffers second mechanical issue in as many weeks

The Interislander fleet is ageing and more prone to breakdowns. Photo: Mark Mitchell

Interislander ferry suffers second mechanical issue in as many weeks

Interislander's Aratere ferry has suffered another mechanical issue after returning from dry dock work in Sydney.

Vax proof or negative test to fly Air NZ

Air NZ brings in vax or negative test rule

Air New Zealand says all domestic passengers will need to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated or produce a negative test result from the middle of next month.

Death trap fear for main arterial route

A 2017 road safety audit of Cranford St was especially concerned about a possible collision...

'It’s the most deficient road': Death trap fear for main Christchurch arterial route

One of the Christchurch’s most congested rush-hour routes has been revealed as a likely death trap - and a bid is being made to make it safer.

Aucklanders in Queenstown before Christmas?

Popular tourist destinations including Queenstown are feeling it financially as Aucklanders are...

Aucklanders in Queenstown before Christmas?

Aucklanders in Queenstown before Christmas, Australians here early next year, with the rest of the world following on their heels.

Call for pre-departure tests after Blenheim case

The Blenheim case shows how easily the virus can jump the Cook Strait, leaving some mainlanders...

Call for pre-departure Covid-19 tests for travel to South Island

A Covid-19 modeller thinks the government should make it a requirement for those travelling to the South Island to first provide a negative test result.

One-way South Island bubble leaves airlines feeling deflated

Air New Zealand has not yet moved on Australia's invitation for a South Island bubble. Photo:...

One-way South Island bubble leaves airlines feeling deflated

Opinion: The mood around the one-way travel bubble between the South Island and Australia is a little deflated, writes Thomas Bywater.

6m waves as Cook Strait ferries cancelled

The southerly blast that blew through Christchurch on Wednesday is causing 6m waves in the Cook Strait, cancelling ferry sailings.

Burst water main, downed tree causing traffic disruption

Part of a central Christchurch street has been partially blocked after a water main burst this morning, leaving a large hole in the road.

Christchurch family's growing hotel portfolio

Christchurch family expands hotel portfolio with latest purchase

The Christchurch family that owns the Commodore Airport Hotel has bought another major hotel in the city for an undisclosed sum.

Some support in lower South Island for stronger border

A family was showered in urine on the Interislander ferry this week. Photo: NZ Herald

Some support in lower South Island for stronger border

A strengthened border at Cook Strait to keep Covid-19 out of the South Island has some support among southern leaders while the drive continues to get vaccination rates up.

Security officers lose jobs after refusing vaccine

The four airport security workers lost their cases at the ERA. Photo: NZME

Covid-19: Aviation security officers lose their jobs after refusing to get vaccine

Four aviation security officers have lost their jobs after they refused to get a Covid-19 vaccine.

Holiday parks discussing vaccine mandates for campers

Holiday parks discussing vaccine mandates for campers

One of New Zealand's largest resort groups is considering options for how to accommodate unvaccinated campers in preparation for summer.

Banks Peninsula camp ground managers retire

Banks Peninsula camp ground managers call time after 13 years

After managing the Duvauchelle Holiday Park on Banks Peninsula through the quakes and a pandemic, Kaye and Ken Bramley are hitting the road to retirement.