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New theatre in central Christchurch despite Covid chaos

It comes as the art sector faces a challenging recovery from Covid-19.

1000 new car parks promised for Christchurch hospital

Several Christchurch hospital staff members have been assaulted walking to work.

Former Cera staff in alleged fraud case now named

Pair deny fraud charges over alleged private property deals.

Anti-terror bollards for Christchurch

Police raised concerns about the risk of vehicles driving into groups of people.

Fatigue and high speed result in crash that kills Southland parents and German tourist

The crash killed Jesse and Samantha Shortland and Marina Liebl, of Germany, in 2017.

Breathing space: Hundreds of life-saving ventilators arrive in NZ

Getting more ventilators is about future-proofing NZ and it's money well spent, MoH tells.

Gangster jailed for 'drug-fuelled' fatal hit and run

"You could've stopped. Why didn't you stop?" Family confronts killer in court.

Mosque terror: Spy chiefs grilled in the days after shootings

New documents reveal NZSIS and GCSB scrambling after March 15, 2019 attacks.

Critically injured driver airlifted to Auckland after Pipiwai Rd crash

The driver of the vehicle is being airlifted to Auckland. Photo / File

Mandatory mask rule unknown to some Northland bus users

Head to the Northland Regional Council website for more information on the rule.

Over four intense, harrowing days, no emotion from mass killer

The terrorist was watched closely in the courtroom. But he gave little away.

A perfect murder? Did 'junk science' convict an innocent Mark Lundy?

Did "junk science" convict an innocent man?

Revealed: Mosque murderer tried to avoid fronting up to victims

Judge feared gunman wanted to avoid consequences of what he had done.

Mosque widow after sentencing: 'I couldn't believe that what we prayed for, we got'

There were cries of "Allahu akbar" outside court as the gunman was sentenced.

I'm in favour of NZ's elimination strategy - here are 7 reasons why

Better systems and policy will result because Kiwis care how NZ responds to Covid-19.

Defiant dad mocks gunman: 'Good afternoon everyone – except you'

A man who was shot alongside his young daughter in the mosque attack mocks killer.

Gunshot wounds and grief only start of pain, suffering for terror attack families

Gunshot wounds, grief of losing loved ones was just the beginning for March 15 families.

Tales of heartache, grief, terror fill courtroom during mosque attacks' sentencing

Victims continue to share their stories at the sentencing for the Christchurch gunman.