Latest from Christchurch

'Feel like a 10-day break?' - bid to sell positive RAT results 'distressing'

Facebook post offers four positive test results to be used to get time off work.

Security officer attacked by dogs: 'I didn't think I was going to get out of there'

Judge orders destruction of the two animals.

Big Read: Meth-fuelled burglar shot by farmer

The sorry saga could have had an even worse ending, reports Kurt Bayer.

Destiny Church drug rehab helps women avoid jail

Police noticed a large surge of drugs in Central Otago, leading back to the two women.

Transport squeeze: Strain on South Island deliveries

Truck driver shortage, made worse by Omicron, and ferry issues frustrate carriers.

Woman five times over the booze limit with a tyre blown out

When spoken to, the driver was too intoxicated to give a clear explanation of events.

Name suppression sought after doctor-patient affair

Significant age gap between the pair, and patient began seeing the doctor as a teenager.

Mīharo! Which iwi are doing best financially

Tens of millions being distributed as well as housing, education, career help.

'Stop Putin': Kiwi Russian and Ukrainian community rally against conflict

Many Russians were in the crowd, standing shoulder to shoulder with Ukrainians.

'You are a traitor': PM heckled during EV announcement in Christchurch

A group of protestors followed the Ardern outside and began to yell.

'Second nature to us': Last day of coronial hearing into March terror attack

While many are surprised at Parliament protest hostility, it's second nature for Muslims.

'Very high' rate of Dunedin cases shocks epidemiologist

One in five Covid tests being taken in the city is coming back positive.

Coroner asked to take deep dive into 'question marks' over March 15 terror attack

Muslim community leaders beg Coroner to delve into online radicalisation.

New Zealand's biggest hydroslides are being installed

They are a part of a 32,000sq m indoor sports and aquatics facility in Christchurch.

'I believe he's alive': Love heart sent to wife after police say shooting victim died

Tormented brother seeks answers nearly three years after attacks.

Mosque terror attack: Was Australian gunman a 'lone wolf'?

Probe also hears claims of 'aggressive' police pointing guns at victims after attack.

One final remand without pleas on fake vax pass charges

The man must sort out his legal advice and his pleas within two weeks.

Woman wants bananas removed from free fruit scheme after supermarket slip

Rose Kerr is nursing a sore leg after crashing to a supermarket aisle floor.