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'Extremely concerning': Surgical tools not properly sterilised
The health board has had problems before with unsterile instruments.
Eating disorders: National backs parents' petition for more support
National is now backing calls for urgent funding and support for eating disorder patients.
'Well involved' house fire at Lake Hayes Estate
A fire investigator will be examining the scene.
'Get out now': Family fled wall of water, daring tractor rescue
Temuka local residents are pitching in to help out with the clean-up of the property.
Eating disorders: Survivor once sent home to die joins desperate calls for Govt help
Parents, patients and survivors of eating disorders begging for more help from Govt.
'Rough few days for Canterbury': Shallow 3.9 quake jolts Christchurch
The quake was felt as far away as Auckland, according to GeoNet.
'It is disappointing': Chief Ombudsman slams prison conditions
His comments come after reports into unannounced inspections at two prisons.
'Deserved a good beating': Violent outburst following theft of prized hat
The 22-year-old appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday.
Campground owners' frantic mission to save caravans from flooding
The campground was inundated with water from the nearby Selwyn River.
Speight's sponsorship of rugby team prompts complaint
Speight's became the naming rights and jersey sponsor of the Highlanders this season.
Murder trial date over Southland man's death deferred until next year
The body of Dale Watene, 40, was found by police in the Longwood forestry block.
Councillor walks out of meeting over lying accusation
The council was discussing a series of transport projects when the incident happened.
Canterbury floods: Farmers stocktake of damage
Receding floodwaters reveal devastating cost of floods to farmlands.
What caused the Canterbury flood? Three questions answered
We can't call it a 'one-in-100 year' event, but can say climate change likely contributed.
Canterbury flooding: Impact of hundred-year rain revealed as skies finally clear
"A big clean up job lies ahead of us," PM Jacinda Ardern says.
Canterbury flooding: Rail network takes a battering
KiwiRail boss says repairs will take days.
Ashburton bridge 'slumping' after flooding event, alternate route expected tonight
All other road options south from Ashburton are closed.
Solid dumping of snow for Mt Hutt as severe weather hits region
The ski field is still aiming to open on June 11.
Watch: Repairing roads main priority for flood-stricken Canterbury - PM
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor allocated $500,000 in funding for farmers and growers
Helicopters ferrying stranded people across Ashburton River - for a price
Two different companies are transporting people across the river as bridge shut.
'Words can't describe it': Farmers return home after flooding
The drama unfolded on Sunday morning when the heavy downpour set in.
Meat products recalled over fears of listeria
The affected products include sliced roast beef and ham and whole hams.
Canterbury flooding: PM gets aerial tour of soaked region
Bridges washed out, whole farms under water, as sun comes out.
'Live your best lives': Mother to two men responsible for crash that killed daughter
Thalia Newport, 20, died and eight people were injured in the February crash.
Heartbreak, community spirit as flooding hits homes
Mop-ups under way already but torrential rain continues to fall.
5.5 magnitude quake in Fiordland; Ashburton cut off to north; more evacuations in Canterbury
People in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.
Ashburton residents endure sleepless night as river rises
Ashburton is preparing for mass evacuations as the river rises and heavy rain continues.
Watch: Dramatic chopper rescue as farmer lifted to safety
The helicopter lands amid the raging floodwaters to rescue a lone figure trapped below.
'Evacuate now': Residents told to leave as river rises
Civil Defence is going door-to-door requesting Selwyn Hut residents to "evacuate now".
Explained: The science of the storm causing havoc in Canterbury
Forecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.
Code red: Canterbury flooding causes road closures, high tide fears
Heathcote River in Chch has broken its banks and next high tide will bring new flooding.
Live weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuated
Floodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.
'I was absolutely terrified': The Kiwi toddler who's spent half her life in hospital
Maddison Milne has spent almost half her life in hospital.