Link between eye health and dementia
The Dunedin Longitudinal Study is helping researchers understand the link between eye health and dementia, and how AI might help diagnose Alzheimer's much earlier.
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Landlord allowed rentals to be used to grow drugs
Landlord allowed rentals to be used to grow drugs
Landlord Nga Thanh Phan had four rental properties across Auckland city raided by police - and all housed commercial-size cannabis-growing operations.
North Otago vege shop closing after 23 years
North Otago vege shop closing after 23 years
For 23 years, they’ve been a sister act.
Cave Creek 30 years on
Cave Creek 30 years on
Fleur Pawsey often thinks of the life her brother might have lived, if he hadn’t died at Cave Creek.
Last-minute call for people to share Covid experiences
Last-minute call for people to share Covid experiences
The chair of the Covid-19 Inquiry has put out a last-minute call for people to share their experiences during the global pandemic.
Man who died after SH7 crash named
Man who died after SH7 crash named
The man who died after a crash in North Canterbury last week has been named.
Code-hopping Lam becomes a Magpie
Code-hopping Panthers hooker becomes a Magpie
Hornby Panthers hooker Joel Lam has continued his switch from rugby union to league, joining Brisbane club Souths Logan Magpies.
Big weekend of club sport ahead
Big weekend of club sport ahead
Christchurch United are aiming to keep their unbeaten Southern League record intact when they face Universities on Thursday night.
Memorial to mark first Anzac service
New memorial to mark Canterbury settlement’s first Anzac service
Kirwee’s war memorial has been installed just in time for what is believed to be the settlement’s first Anzac service.
Apology over missing road marker pegs
Sorry about the missing road marker pegs on SH73 - NZTA
NZTA has apologised and promised to investigate how almost 400 road marker pegs were either missing or damaged along State Highway 73.
Teen charged with murder of US student
16-year-old male accused of killing PhD student at bus stop
A 16-year-old has been charged with the murder and aggravated robbery of US student Kyle Whorrall at an Auckland bus stop.
Influencer loses her battle with cancer
21-year-old social media influencer loses her cancer battle
A "courageous" Christchurch woman who documented her battle with incurable cancer on TikTok and Instagram over the past year has died aged just 21.
Lego piece on fireplace smokes out family home
Lego piece on fireplace smokes out family home
A Lego piece left on a fireplace forced a family to vacate their smoke-logged house in Canterbury.
Work to start on after-hours medical centre
Work to start on long-awaited Rangiora after-hours medical centre
After years of delays, a South Island healthcare provider is finally ready to build a new after-hours medical facility in Rangiora.
Councillor takes aim at online bullies
Canterbury councillor hits out at 'faceless bullies spouting comments' online
The rising tide of 'disturbing and angry' online abuse has solidified Shane Epiha's decision not to run for a third term on the Selwyn District Council.
New classrooms for Canterbury school
Six new classrooms to open at Canterbury school
Pupils at a fast-growing Canterbury co-educational school will move into their new classrooms next week.
Selwyn residents won't pay to keep stadium running
Selwyn ratepayers won’t have to fork out to keep Christchurch stadium running
Selwyn ratepayers will not have to contribute to the running costs of Christchurch’s new stadium.
Man imported cocaine while on community detention
Chch man caught importing cocaine while on community detention
A man who imported meth and cocaine from overseas while on a police curfew will now be locked down around the clock after Customs intercepted two packages destined for his Christchurch address.
Bike trails finally open to the riders
Bike trails finally open to the riders
After delays due to the weather, trees in the way and a diligent focus on accessibility for all, the Waikaia Forest Trails will finally be open to bike-riders this week.
PM will not step in over Peters' comments
'A rather Winston way of communicating': Luxon won't intervene over RNZ comments
The Prime Minister will not intervene over comments from Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters about RNZ's funding - but says they won't come as a surprise.