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Quarantined NZer's plea to see dying wife: 'It's breaking my heart'
A Christchurch man is pleading for government officials to exempt him from quarantine so that he can see his dying wife one last time.
Secondary schools angry they aren't getting compensation
Secondary school principals are angry the government is not helping them cover millions of dollars in lost income from international students.
Further unrest at nurses' union after series of setbacks
Former leaders of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation are backing a petition to remove its current board - the latest setback for the union.
Man allowed to leave quarantine to visit dying father
The High Court has allowed a man to leave mandatory quarantine to visit his dying father, despite having recently returned from the United Kingdom.
Southern DHB 'confident' transmission from Bluff cluster stopped
One of the country's worst-hit regions for Covid-19 is confident it has turned a corner. There are just 14 active cases in the Southern DHB compared with 101 a couple of weeks ago.
Covid-19: Restaurant at centre of Bluff wedding cluster reopens
A Bluff restaurant which was at the centre of the country's largest Covid-19 outbreak is reopening today, as it prepares to move on.
Pandemic's challenges: Promotion agency faces cost-cutting measures
Christchurch's economic development agency is looking at cost cutting measures, at the same time as it grapples with planning the city's economic recovery from Covid-19.
Covid-19: Hundreds line up to get tested in Christchurch
At least 400 people lined up outside a Christchurch supermarket today to get tested for Covid-19 - part of a targeted network of testing stations set up in New Zealand.
Christchurch's $475m convention centre opening pushed back
Conferences planned for Christchurch's new convention centre are being pushed back, with construction delays also likely to result in a 2021 opening.
Covid-19: Christchurch businessman calls for more government business support
Prominent Christchurch businessman Antony Gough believes half the city's hospitality businesses could go bust without further urgent government support.
Ballooning companies fear going under due to rising compliance costs
Hot air balloon operators say the future of the industry is under threat because of excessive recertification costs being imposed by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Christchurch Community boards spend thousands on mediation
More than half of the city's community boards spent $11,582 on mediation services over the last three and a half years.
Businesses fear they may not survive Covid-19 cruise ship ban
Businesses in Akaroa are worried they will find it hard to survive the abrupt end to the cruise ship season due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Twenty-one jobs lost as Omarama gliding operator folds
The owner of the country's only commercial glider flight operator is calling for better regulations as his business goes into insolvency, after being ordered to suspend operations.
Christchurch attacks anniversary: Police patrols being beefed up
Christchurch residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the lead-up to the first anniversary of the terror attacks.
Crusaders fans get chance to upgrade old jerseys
Crusaders fans are being introduced to their new logo, with fans getting a chance update their old jerseys instead of buying a new one.
Summer swelter: Weekend weather watch
It's time to get the togs out as much of the country is set to bake in sweltering temperatures this weekend.
Father who lost two daughters in crash delivers petition for road change
An Ashburton father who lost his two daughters in a fiery crash has delivered a petition calling on authorities to improve safety on a Christchurch road.
Remarkables Road $10 fee 'fair', says company
A major South Island ski operator plans to install a barrier and charge people to access the popular road to the Remarkables ski area near Queenstown during summer.
More buildings and construction projects set to open in Christchurch this year
About $1.5 billion worth of construction projects in Christchurch will be finished and opened this year, marking another milestone in the Christchurch rebuild.
House sales: Where's hot and where's not
Dunedin's hot property market is showing no signs of slowing down. The city's house prices have risen 18 percent over the past year - significantly outperforming other major centres.
Places in NZ that had record temperatures in 2019
The Chatham Islands started recording temperatures in 1878, and have never had a year warmer than 2019. Other parts of New Zealand also experienced their warmest year on record in 2019.
Auckland struck by ice shortage during summer peak
Auckland is facing an ice shortage after broken factory machinery caused supply issues during peak demand.
Race Relations Commissioner criticised over defending 'Black Pete' character
A leading academic has criticised the Race Relations Commissioner for defending the use of Dutch Christmas character Black Pete.
Record insurance repairs for cars smashed by hail in Timaru
AA Insurance has dealt with about 1000 claims for hail damage after the November storm, and an Australian-based firm is helping with repairs.