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Vaccine confusion: Teacher aide mistakenly receives text
"At first I thought it was spam".
Employer reveals vaccine delay for staff working in MIQ and hospitals
Karen has been trying to arrange vaccinations for her small team for about five weeks.
CHCH City Mission's $10m upgrade focuses on transitional housing
A three-storey complex, accommodating 15 people, will form part of the redevelopment.
Ammunition thief tells Dunedin court of regret for actions
Man stole ammunition days before the second anniversary of Christchurch mosque attacks.
Frontline police armed on average once a week
Some say this is the safest response - others warn it increases chance of violence.
Balclutha residents angry, fearful amid alleged youth crimes
The alleged crimes include vandalism, petty theft, antisocial behaviour and trespassing.
'I'd like him just to die and leave us alone': Mother of slain 15yo daughter
Paul Bailey was this week refused parole after serving 30 years for Kylie Smith's murder.
Chris Lynch: Christchurch's synthetic drug scene is rife and destroying lives
Where is the support to help drug addicts and their families?
Nelson man charged in relation to Motueka shooting refusing to leave cell
Emergency services were called to the incident on Fry St shortly after 1pm on Tuesday.
Zipline rides planned for Conical Hill in Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa has lodged resource consent for the new attraction.
Another 2 years behind bars for man who raped and murdered teen
15-year-old Kylie Smith, of Owaka, was murdered in 1991.
Mosque shooter's new legal case on hold
Killer Tarrant a no-show after complaints over mail access, 'terrorist entity' label.
CDHB admits drug problem at Christchurch psychiatric facility
Use of synthetic cannabis has been confirmed by Canterbury District Health Board.
Suspicious truck fire in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the fire on Clyde Rd at 6.24am.
Councillor fined for digging trench to fix huge 'puddle'
The council then spent nearly $10,000 plugging the trench due to safety concerns.
Christchurch terrorist in court today for fresh legal challenge
The mosque shooter will represent himself in court today.
Canterbury DHB races to use extra 1400 Covid vaccine doses
DHB made personal Facebook posts to advise people spare vaccines were up for grabs.
Burnham court martial: Soldier guilty of groping female subordinate
Staff sergeant guilty of indecent assault at Army function.
Rest home death: Elderly dementia resident charged with manslaughter dies
The man had been found unfit to stand trial following care home scuffle.
Canterbury harness racing trainer banned for life for fraud
He had a gambling habit that involved him losing about $1 million with a betting agency.
Covid-19 vaccine oversupply in Canterbury, doses expire today
The oversupply of 1400 doses was received last Friday.
Speed kills: Warnings after motorcyclist's fatal birthday ride
The Coroner also cites the danger of turning vehicles in his comments on the tragic crash.
Families of synthetic cannabis addicts tell of their distress
The substance was banned in New Zealand in 2014.
Self-flying electric air taxi on display for first time in NZ
Wisk's air taxi will be on display at the Take Charge Christchurch event.
Synthetic cannabis: Mentally-ill man's death another stark warning
58-year-old Mark Anthony Norman died at Christchurch Hospital in May 2018.
Eating disorder: Diary of an inpatient - 'My body was wasting away'
A woman who survived anorexia speaks about stints in a South Island eating disorder ward.
Court martial: Senior soldier denies groping allegations
"This is my last chance to get you wasted," senior soldier allegedly said to subordinate.
Gloriavale business loses children's snack contract amid employment controversy
Moo Chews NZ said it has suspended further manufacturing with the company.
House fire in Christchurch being treated as suspicious
Authorities are investigating the cause of a blaze in the suburb of Dallington.
Revealed: The plot to hijack Prince Philip during visit to New Zealand
Officials thought they knew all they needed to know about the prank - they didn't.
Dunedin man shoots neighbour's windows while firing gun at bottles
The 34-year-old man was charged with discharging a firearm near a dwelling.
Cricket: Canterbury schoolgirls' first XI wins up there with the best
A team of Christchurch schoolgirls have only lost two games in 10 years.
Horror jet boat crash: Pair end up in court
Maritime NZ says it was lucky nobody died.