Briscoes: Report of knife incident at Christchurch store incorrect
"No such, or similar, incident has occurred," a spokesperson said.
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No response to mayors' letter over journalism job cuts
A Southland mayor is concerned about dwindling journalist numbers in the area.
Southern health board to outsource cancer treatment
The radiation oncology treatment waiting list reportedly stands at a record 157 patients.
Dunedin stabbing: Countdown supermarket still closed
The Dunedin supermarket at the centre of a violent attack remains closed today.
'They all came along at once': Offers pouring in after jobseeker's story
Courtney Ralston, 19, was born with rare genetic disorder Sturge-Weber Syndrome.
Rain most in five months but not enough
18.2mm fell in Dunedin and between 9.6mm and 40.4mm fell in other parts of the south.
Cyclist near 'cut in half' taking shortcut on airport runway
The near miss has highlighted wider problems at the airport and further afield.
Former NZX, Mediaworks boss joins water stoush over Sir Russell Coutts' private golf course
The sailing legend wants to take water from two creeks on the Crown Terrace.
Staff return to scene of supermarket attack for blessing
A large group of staff gathered for the building's blessing just after 11am.
Covid: Some DHBs to vaccinate whole communities in one go
Some DHBs are sticking to the Government's schedule, others are going their own way.
'I just want a chance': Young job-seeker says 'label' holding her back
Courtney Ralston is smart, keen and skilled - but she's struggling to find work.
'We've got positive cash flow': Queenstown high-flyer defying Covid-19
At least one Queenstown tourism operator believes he's benefited from Covid-19.
'Confronting and challenging': How St John paramedics worked rapidly to save lives after Dunedin stabbing
St John paramedics 'forged on' when they arrived at scene of Dunedin mass stabbing.
59-year-old man arrested in relation to firearms incident on West Coast
Armed police were seen in Dunedin earlier today making enquiries to locate the man.
Helicopter company charged over crash that killed three people
The pilot and two Department of Conservation employees died in the 2018 crash.
Dunedin stabbing: Man charged with four counts of attempted murder
A man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder.
Mother's Day meltdown: Woman throws hot coffee in police officer's face
The constable was hospitalised with burns to her scalp and face after the alleged attack.
'I will never stop': Family enlist plane, drone to search for missing dogs
Floss and Scruff went missing last month leaving behind their four-week-old puppies.
Injured supermarket customer: 'Is my wife OK?'
Witnesses at the scene say there was 'chaos' as the attack unfolded.
Supermarket stabbing a 'random attack', police praise heroic shoppers
The alleged stabber was injured and is currently in hospital under police guard.
DHB specialist called out for 'dangerous' attitude to eating disorders
The specialist said people with eating disorders "sometimes adapt to it over time".
'Quite deceitful': Otago uni students hit back at plan to fine them for rubbish
The fines' are among changes proposed to the university's Code of Student Conduct.
Arrest after boiling water thrown in police officer's face
The female officer was attending a family harm incident when the alleged assault happened.
'Fix this lake': Protest placards removed on opening of cycle trail
All traces of the protest were removed before the first cyclists arrived.
Closing in: Cops chase up tips on duck hunters after women hit by shotgun pellets
The women were walking near the Clutha River on May 1.
Sea lion recovering after apparent great white shark attack in Dunedin
The sea lion suffered a 40cm-wide bite to its side.
'Unfairly targeted': Tourism operators keen for cruise ships to return
Cruise ships became Covid hot spots particularly after the Ruby Princess outbreak.
The big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter looms
Concern grows with no rain on the horizon.
Wet and wild: Mainland to be hit with rain, thunder, gale force winds
Rain, thunder, gale force winds and snow are forecast for the South Island.
Lifestyle course designed to improve health for diabetics
Doctors say programme needed to stem diabetes tide, fast becoming a global health crisis.
Cricket bat killing: Sister says brutal actions tore her world apart
Sister of man brutally beaten to death with cricket bat says family will never heal.
Mother's Day scorcher: Temperatures to soar across South Island
The sun is forecast to shine for mothers this Sunday.
Police release photos of duck shooters after women suffer shotgun injuries
Information sought regarding two men who might be connected to the incident.
Govt gives millions to Queenstown cycleway project
The total cost of the project is $20.773 million.