Omicron in NZ - faster booster shots, border reopening under review as Kiwis face 'messy' 2022
Omicron's arrival has 'thrown a spanner in the works' for New Zealand's Covid response.
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Delayed $450m Christchurch convention centre officially opens
The opening comes four years after the first concrete pour.
Mosque car bomb threats: Offender's tearful meeting with shooting survivor
Offender sentenced at Christchurch District Court this afternoon.
'Posing danger': Reports detail struggles with ageing Fire trucks
Firefighters have been struggling with their big ladder hoses breaking down.
Christchurch terror attack: Cops who took down gunman tell of fear
The police who arrested the Christchurch mosque attack gunman have finally spoken
Alleged bank fraud: New charges laid
Brendon Harris denies charges police allege total nearly $500,000.
More SIQ facilities sought in Queenstown
Queenstown has only two SIQ units available for visitors who test positive for Covid-19.
'Hard hit': Torrential rain causes widespread flooding in Christchurch
The rain has closed some roads, prompted slip warnings and wastewater overflows.
Mayors' coalition wants fresh talks on Three Waters
'We don't all have green slime, and frogs coming out of our taps.'
Touchdown: Excitement as Auckland flights return to tourist town
Queenstown Airport staff expect about 1500 hundred passengers from Auckland today.
Alleged rapist avoids third trial to spare complainant; but money paid
Man granted permanent name suppression in case dating back to 2018.
Auckland's great escape, emotional reunions; police turn away unvetted iwi checkpoint volunteers
The Auckland border has been in place for more than 100 days.
Charges laid after crash that killed popular boat skipper
Allegations trailer came off work vehicle and hit another vehicle, killing driver.
Crews battle large tree fire in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the fire on Ferry Rd about 2.15pm.
Kids witness frenzied stabbing attack on mother
Young boy punched in face after tried to stop mother being stabbed.
Catholic cover up: Former cop lifts lid on child sex abuse investigation
Cop who led the Marylands School child sex investigation speaks about case for first time
Christchurch resident vaccinated with used needle, DHB investigating
On Friday, a needle previously used to vaccinate one person was used again.
Airpawt ambassadors: Therapy dogs in terminal for pats and cuddles
It is a part of the airport's Pups Assisting with Stress programme.
250L of diesel spilled at Christchurch City Council building
Fire crews were called to the incident on Hereford St at about 7am.
Mike Yardley: Invitation to Aucklanders desperate to escape and avoid checkpoint gridlock
OPINION: Southern hospitality awaits, the door is open.
Auckland's border reopening: 7500 booked to fly out
Top three destinations are Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.
Hot in the city: Summer scorcher to continue
Beach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.
Man accused of murdering Connor Whitehead can now be named
Name suppression has lapsed for a man accused of killing teen Connor Whitehead.
Christchurch council boss' salary now more than $500,000 after pay rise
The council signed off on the new salary at a meeting on Thursday.
Live: 95 new community cases as two people in hospital die with virus
One person died at Middlemore Hospital overnight, and another at Auckland City Hospital.
More charges laid against alleged Christchurch serial rapist
John Muchirahondo is facing multiple charges of raping women in Christchurch
80-year-old coal protester appears in court
Michael Terrence Fay appeared before a registrar in the Dunedin District Court.
Aussie couple charter plane to get rescue dog from Christchuch
It does not look possible to get Munchkin on a commercial flight.
More isolation spaces being secured in Queenstown
Facilities being lined up in case a holidaymaker turns up infected with the virus.
Sex worker killer loses Quran claim
Sainey Marong claimed his religious rights were breached behind bar.
Gang leader's son on the run after escape from hospital
Fairmont Joseph Wiringi fled Southern Cross Hospital about 12.45am on Wednesday.
Kiwi scientist's bacteria-based water filter could hold answer to clean waterways
The system is low-cost and compact.