Students told those who headed home gambled academic future
The message was contained in an email sent to first-year health science students.
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Regional change in Covid-19 alert levels feasible if no cases appear - scientists
135 close contacts have been identified in the South Island.
Independent Republic of the South Island: Split views on lockdown decision
Not everybody agrees the South should be treated differently.
Covid-19: South Island holding its breath as lockdown decision looms
There have still been no cases in the south despite the Auckland outbreak growing to 72.
Aggravated robbery at Christchurch dairy, two offenders reportedly involved
Investigators are in the early stages of their inquiry.
Out of MIQ and into travel chaos
Domestic journeys add to the strain of returning home during Level 4 lockdown.
Man arrested after spitting in supermarket guard's face
The man was refused entry to the store for not wearing a face covering.
RNZ reporter attacked by Covid-denier as 'anger and misinformation' grow
Opinion: "There is more animosity towards the government and media this time around."
Kaitaia pair arrested after supermarket face mask fracas
Charges are threatening behaviour, disorderly behaviour, not following Covid-19 direction.
Frontline: Kiwi journalist witnesses historic fall of Kabul
"There are very few journalists left," says NZ-born Al Jazeera correspondent.
My Food Bag gets grilling from shareholders
The company's share price has slumped since listing and it has lost key management.
Teen with father turned away from Covid jab site despite PM's assurance
Ardern had said any parent already booked in could take their child along as well.
'Absolutely gutted': The Kiwi kids having birthdays in lockdown
For some kids, it's the second year in a row they're spending their birthdays in lockdown.
Anti-lockdown arrests: Far-right activist denied bail
Police say they 'engaged and encouraged' protesters to comply before arrests were made.
Police arrest more lockdown protesters, non-mask wearers
The arrests took place in Christchurch and Kaitaia.
Demand at testing centres sky rockets as South Island urged to get checked
NZME reporter Georgia O'Connor Harding spent five hours waiting to be tested yesterday.
Frustration and full bladders: Long waits and capacity issues at Covid testing centres on day one of lockdown
Mum of teen close contact says she was told to come back tomorrow at one testing centre.
Long queues at testing stations on day one of level 4 lockdown
It was slow going getting a test on the first day of the new nationwide level 4 lockdown.
Person dies in petrol station car wash in Wanaka
Police were called to the Caltex Wanaka at about 2pm.
Supermarket shelves bare, large turnout at testing centre in Christchurch
One man said he had been waiting in line for about two and a half hours.
Lockdown rule-breakers: Police disperse student party with 100 people
Police dispersed the crowd and a 20-year-old resident was issued a warning.
Avalanche risk 'high': People urged to stay away from mountains
Avalanche danger levels have reached a winter-season high.
Prime 5000sqm section up for sale in Merivale
The merger of the Elmwood Park and St Albans bowling clubs has prompted the sale.
Death of Christchurch mum still 'unexplained' as community rally for family
Givealittle page for family of a Chch woman who died after being injured in her home.
Olympians get moment in sun two weeks after arriving home
First of three events to welcome the athletes out of MIQ takes place in Christchurch.
Former Cera employees on trial over alleged fraud
The pair are facing a range of allegations brought by the Serious Fraud Office.
'Extremely difficult time': Stabbed teen's family plan funeral, police update inquiry
Police still hunting for Zion Purukamu's killer but have a clear picture of fatal incident
Govt denies MIQ spots for multi-million dollar international sporting event in NZ
Another international sporting event has been scuppered after being denied MIQ spots.
Airbnb party death: Property owners 'devastated'
An injured 14-year-old and 17-year-old are stable in hospital.
Teen fatally stabbed at Chch party named, two other victims in hospital
A 14-year-old is one of two teenagers in hospital with serious injuries.
A Kiwi POW was photographed on a German commander's tank. Who is he?
Image of forlorn Kiwi WWII soldier captures attention of amateur historian.
'Skill Fade': MIQ watch has left NZDF compromised to major disasters
With troops staffing quarantine facilities, they are unable to deploy elsewhere at speed.
'I missed my granddaughter's 21st': Assault victim still struggling 14 months on
"It's changed me totally. I don't go out at night, I can't drive into town ..."