Wait for answers on Christchurch and Tonga Covid cases
10:12 AM Health experts continue to investigate whether a fifth Covid-19 case in Christchurch is historical and how a person from NZ who tested positive in Tonga caught the virus.
Ghostly encounters: Research tries to determine who believes in the afterlife
Picture this. You've just heard about the recent death of a janitor in a room where you’re about to participate in a study on mindfulness. And then the lights go out.
Medevac flights are rising and so is their multi-million dollar price tag
Thousands of Kiwis a year fly to hospital instead of enduring long road ambulance trips, but medevacs don't come cheap, and rely heavily on public donations.
The key to whether Christchurch goes into lockdown
Finding out how two different people caught Covid-19 in the city may reveal whether there really is widespread transmission, and whether a jump in alert levels is needed.
Christchurch Covid case in Tonga points to more spread
The case “likely indicates more Covid-19 spread in the Christchurch community than is being currently reflected" by case numbers, an immunologist says.
Green-fingered thief pilfering prized trees while residents sleep
A mysterious green-fingered thief is digging up expensive ornamental trees from suburban homes, leaving a trail of craters and fuming residents.
Call for overhaul of 'inhuman' MIQ exemptions
Sasha Holden is trying to help her family plan her dad's funeral from a hotel room, just a stone's throw from the hospital where he died.
'... climate change will have hit us like a road train flattening a wallaby'
OPINION/SATIRE: Although details of the carbon-negative plan are sketchy, it seems to be predicated on the entire population packing up and leaving.
Anti-vax doctors offer vaccine exemption certificates
Anti-vaccine doctors are offering online vaccination exemptions, despite official exemption criteria not yet being finalised.
Nurse urges vaccines despite reaction
Despite suffering anaphylaxis, Val Gallon-Carter, 72, is encouraging others to not "risk our families" and get fully vaccinated.
Inside a casting director's own secret garden
Jane Mahoney finds sanctuary in her secret garden. Now she wants to share more incredible green spaces with others.
10 exhibitions to look out for in Canterbury in November
In November Warren Feeney is looking forward to an exhibition that asks: “What has changed for women in the 21st century?”
Mongrel Mob members from across the country to descend upon Porirua
The Mongrel Mob Porirua chapter is celebrating its 50th anniversary next month.
Hamilton and Ōtorohanga shops latest locations of interest
6 min ago Waikato is the only area with new locations of interest on Sunday morning, with two Four Square stores in Hamilton and shops in Ōtorohanga on the list.
Women of Influence Awards 2021 finalists
More than 60 high-achieving New Zealanders have been recognised for their work.
Why Aukus has not sidelined NZ
OPINION: Wellington's non-nuclear stance is a good fit with wider concerns in the region.
This week shows not all political flip-flops are created equal
OPINION: ... this is an issue that looks set to ricochet across the electoral cycle until well into 2023.
Nothing to fear but fear itself
OPINION: Whether it's Halloween, Covid or just nasty pointy needles, it's OK to be scared.
'... climate change will have hit us like a road train flattening a wallaby'
OPINION/SATIRE: Although details of the carbon-negative plan are sketchy, it seems to be predicated on the entire population packing up and leaving.
The Block NZ contestant ran interiors firm that collapsed owing $650,000
"It's an absolute slap in the face," says one tradie owed money by The Block contestant's company.
Covid-19: Cautious approach taken in Christchurch after Delta's arrival
People, events and businesses are taking a level 3-type approach in Christchurch this weekend, despite the city narrowly avoiding another lockdown.
Judge orders elderly woman with 'full mental faculties' to sell land
The woman, in her 80s, told her sons she was bullied into selling her land, but a judge disagreed.
Company director blames lockdowns and lack of tourists for bar liquidations
The companies behind several popular Christchurch bars owe more than $800,000, according to liquidation reports.
'Urban farm' growing the only NZ-made liquid yeast for local breweries
In its custom-built laboratory, Froth Technologies supplies 40 craft breweries with enough yeast to make 12,000 litres of beer a week.
Umpire's life dogged by one moment of controversy
Fred Goodall was deeply hurt by his clash with the West Indies during a test in 1980.
Canterbury upset reigning champions Tasman to keep playoff hopes alive
Dallas McLeod scored a late try as Canterbury came from behind and beat Tasman in Christchurch.
Lions prop in 'Battle of Lancaster Park' dies aged 77
Sandy Carmichael's cheekbone was fractured in five places during a clash against Canterbury that went down in folklore for the wrong reasons.
Amelia Garvey on track to advance to stage three of LPGA qualifying school
One stroke above the qualifying cut with a round to play, Christchurch pro Amelia Garvey is on the cusp of moving a step closer to LPGA Tour status.
NPC: Josh Ioane inspires Otago to comeback win against Canterbury
Otago fought back from a horror start as they trailed 17-0 to secure a late victory against Canterbury, with the Chiefs-bound No 10 the star.
Our picks of the best widely screening flicks at the 2021 NZ Film Fest
An eye-popping Cannes winner, a doco about an anarchic musician, a Zoom rom-com and a Chinese love letter to cinema are among this year's highlights.
Covid-19: Cautious approach taken in Christchurch after Delta's arrival
People, events and businesses are taking a level 3-type approach in Christchurch this weekend, despite the city narrowly avoiding another lockdown.
What's on: Event highlights in Ōtautahi Christchurch
Spooky treats for Halloween and free tickets to Belle are some of the events in Christchurch this weekend, but the International Film Festival has been delayed.
Tainui royalty and Ngāti Kahungunu jokesters wanted for Māori Lion King
The animated version of the movie will use mita from around the motu to tell its story.
