Pedestrian hit by car in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the incident in Fendalton at about 8.20am on Thursday.
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A small number of students with links to the outbreak are already in isolation.
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16 per cent of businesses are no longer running at all and 73 per cent have reduced staff.
Flat severely damaged, one other smoke-logged after large fire in Blenheim
Emergency services were called to the blaze on George St at about 6.20am on Thursday.
40% of MDMA tested at O-week contains dangerous substitute
Side effects include not being able to sleep for days and it can be fatal.
Masses gather as Fergburger throw a free burger birthday party!
Customers shouted a free Fergburger with cheese if they say 'happy birthday' to staff.
Mayors, Poutini Ngāi Tahu reject mention of other iwi in new West Coast district plan
Mayors reject suggestion that councils should deal with iwi other than Poutini Ngāi Tahu.
Highway blocked after truck crash, one seriously hurt
The road is blocked and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Christchurch Foundation finances under the microscope
A review ordered by the Christchurch City Council criticised the Christchurch Foundation.
Covid-19 vaccinations begin in Christchurch, 40 border workers get the jab
Border workers at Christchurch International Airport get their shots today.
Councillor Marcus Lush sworn in, first debate on media protocols
Marcus Lush was elected in a by-election by a vast majority last week.
Bic Runga releases new song to mark Christchurch earthquake anniversary
She will perform the song live for the first time at a concert this Sunday.
Three people rescued from sinking boat in Marlborough Sounds
The boat's crew triggered a distress beacon at about 6.50am on Wednesday.
Funeral held for man allegedly murdered in central Christchurch attack
A Janazah has been held for Faiz Ali who died after a violent attack in Christchurch city.
'The big yellow sun leads me home': Woman sings to keep stranded whales calm
49 long-finned pilot whales became stranded on a South Island beach this week.
Cricket bat killing: Jury told of gruesome scene
39-year-old John Kenneth Collins has been charged with the murder of Brent Andrew Bacon.
Enchanted forest: Why the Hollyford Track is the most magical place on Earth
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Murdered boy's mother seriously injured in crash
Amy King, whose son, 9, was killed by a teenage babysitter, has been hurt in an accident.
Kathmandu appoints US clothing veteran to revamp apparel offering
Robert Fry opens up about the internal shift going on inside Kathmandu.
Coroner warns of dangers of synthetic cannabis
Dylan Hotter-Matehe, 25, died trying to get a high from synthetic cannabis.
Elderly man killed in Selwyn crash named
Police have named an elderly man who died after a crash involving a car and truck.
Sanford to forfeit $20m vessel, fined for illegal bottom trawling
Sanford convicted of bottom trawling in a Benthic Protection Area.
Cantabrians face potential 24.5 per cent rates increase
Cantabrians will be asked to consider a 24.5 per cent regional rates increase next year.
New Cadrona chairlift opening up 65ha skiing area
The chairlift will be completed in time for the winter season this year.
Summer scorcher: Christchurch NZ's warmest place, pushing 31C
A foehn wind is responsible for the warmer weather.
Cricket bat killing: Weapon found split in two after attack
Man denies murder, admits interfering with body and unlawfully taking victim's vehicle.
Helicopter called in to help person seriously injured in Southland crash
The single-vehicle crash was reported to police just after 11am on Tuesday.
10 years after Christchurch quake, a hush where 8,000 homes once stood
New York Times: Nature is reclaiming land that has sat in limbo since the quake.
'It's terrible': Environment Minister slams smelter's stockpiling of hazardous waste
The smelter at Bluff has stockpiled 106,000 tonnes of cyanide-laced hazardous waste.
High temperatures and gales fuel fire fears in Canterbury
Fire chiefs warn "the wind is likely to stir something up."
Murder in the city: Cordons still in place as police continue investigation
Faiz Ali died after a violent incident at a Christchurch property.
Dozens of whales stranded again at Farewell Spit, 19 dead
28 of the animals have returned again at the remote beach, with another 10 dying.
Blood, bats and body piercings: Kiwi 'vampire' speaks out
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