Judge orders pre-schooler to be vaccinated despite father's objections
Father said he did not want to put his daughter into a "forced vaccination programme".
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Alleged sex offender in court: Police appeal for any more information
The man is facing five charges of sexual violation.
Akaroa boil water notice lifted after discovery of dead animals in reservoir
A Christchurch City Council spokesperson said water is now safe to drink.
Warnings of 'harrowing' situations in student hostels
The Education and Workforce Select Committee is looking into students' pastoral care.
Transtasman bubble: We're ready says Christchurch Airport
The Government is under growing pressure to open up to Australia.
'I'm feeling good': Former Dunedin Mayor home after hospice care
Dave Cull was diagnosed with a tumour on his pancreas in October.
Canterbury trainer facing horse doping charges
RIU investigators raided Jesse Alford's stables at Woodend Beach last month.
Unprotected: Canterbury measles booster shot falls short
Nearly 36,000 Cantabrians need a catch-up MMR jab to be fully protected.
Reports on the death of Queenstown 'premature' - Tourism Minister
A recent survey found about 60 Queenstown businesses expected to close in three months.
Blood and DNA: Jury hears evidence in murder trial
Samuel Samson is on trial over the murder of his former partner Azalia Wilson.
Prowler case: Man denies breaking into homes and trying to rape three women
Man was arrested in Christchurch last October.
One person injured in suspicious house fire
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 12.43pm.
WorkSafe investigating after digger operator dies on West Coast farm
A police spokesperson said the person who died was a contractor working on his own.
St Patrick's Day student drinking 'worse than New Year's Eve'
All-day binge drinking and broken glass create a major headache for Dunedin police.
Nine people hospitalised by police dog bites in south
Four people required hospital treatment for police dog bites last year, and five in 2019.
NZ terror plot: Kiwi teen turns life around
Man now 'disgusted' he could have harmed fellow Kiwis.
Fire engine destroyed while crews fight blaze, FENZ investigating
How did a $500,000 fire engine get destroyed?
Safety fears for kids after car ploughs through fence
It was not the first time a car had accidentally ended up in Lisa Lindon's yard.
Pair keen to rekindle relationship despite beating at Women's Refuge
The man found the woman at Women's Refuge accommodation and hit her in the face and body.
Human Rights Commission backs compensation package for Christchurch terror attack victims
Many in the community say they are struggling with the trauma of what happened that day.
More transparency around MIQ exemptions needed - epidemiologist
MIQ guest visited a patient at Christchurch Hospital.
MIQ guest visits patient at Christchurch Hospital
The guest is believed to be on day 12 of managed isolation.
Three injured in two-vehicle crash in Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the crash at about 1.40pm.
Farmer threatens to burn forest over plunging values, biodiversity rules
A farming couple in financial strife say they're prepared to take drastic measures.
Urgent plea to Govt for skifield workers
Without the workers, some ski areas will not be able to operate at all.
Car catches fire on State Highway 1 near Dunedin
Emergency services were called to the scene, on the Kilmog, at 10.15am.
Sacked by email: Worker awarded $20,000 for unjustified dismissal
Tyler Ward was dismissed from Samson Hill Harvesting Limited by email.
Girl power: Mum of two becomes brigade's first senior woman firefighter
Her children, Adele and George, think it is pretty cool that their mum is a firefighter.
Judith Collins says PM risks having 'death of Queenstown' on her hands
PM says NZ remains committed to prospect of trans Tasman bubble, Cooks also on the agenda.
Company fined $270,000 after worker falls to his death
The business must also pay reparation of $90,000 to the victim's family.
'If this house was in Ponsonby, it would cost $10m'
Luxury home scores $1m profit in just two years.
Motorcyclist critically injured in crash
Emergency services were called to the single-motorcycle crash at 7.40pm on Monday.
House damaged by 'well-involved' fire in Christchurch
Fire crews were called to the fire in Wainoni shortly before 5.30am.
Jack Frost tipped to make appearance
Metservice says there is a possibility of light frosts in parts of Otago and Southland.