Gastro bug causing 'violent vomiting' hits Christchurch schools
Parents are being reminded of the importance of children’s hygiene as schools grapple with a gastroenteritis outbreak.
Latest virtual lobby winds up in about 90 minutes
The doors to New Zealand creaked up then, 90 minutes later, slammed shut. Virtual lobby 5.0 was over.
Trade deal will cut the price of Kiwi wine in UK supermarkets
NZ's free trade deal with the UK has been broadly welcomed by a local wine exporter after Covid-19 caused freight costs to increase four-fold.
'Unexpected spike' causes headache for online exam takers at Otago University
More than a dozen online exams at the University of Otago crashed for an hour on the first day of exams, which markers will take into consideration.
Duck shooter inexplicably 'stupid' after accidentally shooting women
William John Gunn's boat sped off as the victims lay on the ground calling out in fear, before returning to apologise.
Escalating Ashburton Airport use sparks land plan debate
The future of Ashburton Airport is set to come under “urgent” scrutiny due to an increase of activity in the air and on the ground.
Whangārei man charged after allegedly breaching lockdown by flying to Queenstown
It is alleged the man stayed overnight in Wellington on his way to Queenstown from Whangārei, which was in level 3 lockdown.
Australian deportee to be sent back to Auckland after flying to Christchurch
The ticket is bought, a ride arranged: A deportee who broke his returning offender rules is being sent back to Auckland.
Trio charged after liquor store manager was allegedly held at gunpoint
The three men have been charged in relation to a robbery at a liquor store during which the store manager was allegedly held up at gunpoint.
Man admits firing air rifle across road as traffic passed by
Pere Mataiti shot a military style fully automatic air rifle from his bedroom window in a residential area while traffic was going by on the street below.
Nursery the first commercial business in Christchurch's red zone
Claire Maetzig signed a lease for three sections in March and has been creating a nursery and growing flowers on her Moon River Flower Farm since.
Word Festival unveils downsized programme for level two
The literary festival's programme has been halved and more authors will appear via video-link rather than in person to meet pandemic restrictions.
Universities investigating vaccine mandates for staff and students
Legal advice and feedback is being sought about whether allowing only those fully jabbed against Covid-19 on campus can be made compulsory.
Confusion over school rules at alert level 2
A principal told parents they would need to be vaccinated before meeting teachers, while another school has banned parents from events.
Ho-ho-no. Is Christmas cancelled this year?
Christmas cheer might be hard to find in Christchurch this year. There is no parade and no grotto, but you could still see some lights.
Seal sightings indicate population is rising
The sightings show fur seal populations are making a strong comeback, the Department of Conservation says.
Mum says she had no idea daughter was covered in bruises
Woman accused of beating her daughter, 9, tells jury she only saw the bruises when she saw photos in court.
Covid-19 is part of life in Auckland, but it doesn't have to be for New Zealand
OPINION: The Government should let iwi and local communities manage their own Covid-19 responses.
Fighting climate change means protecting nature
OPINION: The rivers, forests and landscapes we love are under threat from the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.
Taking care of business - National's plan has shimmer but is it safe?
OPINION: It does have its shimmer. Is it safe?
The myth of MMP and the median voter
OPINION: The main obstacle to radical policy change is not MMP, but the lobbying power of entrenched interests.
Status update: It's hard to break up with Facebook
OPINION: I worry that in the moments before I die it’ll be my Facebook feed flashing before my eyes.
Trade deal will cut the price of Kiwi wine in UK supermarkets
NZ's free trade deal with the UK has been broadly welcomed by a local wine exporter after Covid-19 caused freight costs to increase four-fold.
New truffle business will be largest in southern hemisphere
A Kiwi company will become the largest truffle producer south of the equator - with the crop worth up to $3000 per kilogram.
Ashburton developers disappointed at consent decision
Smiths City Ashburton will continue to trade out of its existing site but no other retail activity is allowed in the complex.
Nursery the first commercial business in Christchurch's red zone
Claire Maetzig signed a lease for three sections in March and has been creating a nursery and growing flowers on her Moon River Flower Farm since.
Popular bar succumbs to Covid restrictions
He wanted to bring a lively neighbourhood pub to the centre of a city, but that dream has been dashed as the impact of Covid-19 shut the doors.
All Blacks Sevens forward Sam Dickson to debut for Canterbury on Friday
Over the disappointment of missing the Tokyo Olympics with a hamstring injury, the veteran loose forward will play against Otago in Dunedin.
Sean Wainui's important and lasting mark on the Crusaders
The man who would arrive at Rugby Park and give coach Scott Robertson a big hongi and a ‘chur bro’ played an instrumental part in embedding the team's haka and bicultural understanding.
Cantabrians encouraged to 'make the most' of Cup and Show week, just not in person
Spectators won't be allowed in, but it's hoped Cantabrians will still dress up and hit the champagne breakfasts.
New $4.2 million artificial hockey and football fields being built in Rolleston
If all goes to plan, the new fields will be used by Selwyn's football and hockey clubs during next year's winter sports season.
Pressure mounting on Canterbury coaches Reuben Thorne and Mark Brown
The co-coaches have mustered an 8-8 record since taking over last year, making the 9 titles Canterbury won between 2008-2017 seem an age ago.
Word Festival unveils downsized programme for level two
The literary festival's programme has been halved and more authors will appear via video-link rather than in person to meet pandemic restrictions.
Snoop Dogg to tour New Zealand in November 2022
Snoop Dogg's I Wanna Thank Me tour will take in outdoor shows in Auckland and Christchurch.
Comedian Celeste Barber bringing her Fine, Thanks show to New Zealand in 2022
This will be the second time Barber has toured in New Zealand following her sold out show Challenged Accepted in 2019.
Daughter's food intolerance inspired sheep milking success
When Matt and Tracey Jones' youngest daughter was diagnosed with dairy intolerance, they went looking for an alternative.
