Matt Slaughter

Repairs to soldiers headstones part of Anzac day commemorations

Names carved into headstones decades ago will stand out clearly again after soldiers, volunteers and veterans restored headstones in the Services section at Bromley Cemetery.

Rest home says cluster announcement a shock and more testing needed

NEW CASE: An 87-year-old woman from George Manning Lifecare & Village in Spreydon has tested...

Rest home says cluster announcement a shock and more testing needed

All residents and staff at a Christchurch rest home, which has been deemed a cluster by health officials, should have been tested for Covid-19, says chief executive.

Christchurch rest home cluster at 20

Rosewood Rest Home & Hospital. Photo: www.eldernet.co.nz

Christchurch rest home cluster at 20

There are now 20 confirmed and probable cases of Covid-19 linked to a cluster at Rosewood Rest Home & Hospital in Linwood.

Five new Covid-19 cases in Canterbury over past 24 hours

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is giving a special pre-Easter address to outline the next steps in...

Five new Covid-19 cases in Canterbury over past 24 hours

The total number of Covid-19 cases in the Canterbury District Health Board area has grown by five in the last 24 hours, with the region's total now standing at 119.

Fewer domestic violence incidents than expected

The number of family harm events in Canterbury has continued to be fewer than police expected during the lockdown.

Flu vaccine shortage bites in Christchurch

Like others around New Zealand, a Christchurch pharmacy is hopeful the influenza vaccinations it has ordered will arrive soon - and there are enough to go around.

Cyclist taken to hospital after being hit by car

There were two police pursuits in Christchurch on Saturday night and another on Monday morning.

Cyclist taken to hospital after being hit by car

A cyclist was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Christchurch on Tuesday morning.

Police used 'excessive force' on fleeing driver

The Independent Police Conduct Authority says excessive force was used during a fleeing driver incident in Christchurch almost three years ago.

New radio station comes out of lockdown

Emily Adcock and Dominic Benedict James have started a new radio station called New Brighton...

New radio station comes out of lockdown

A Christchurch couple have solved their lockdown boredom by broadcasting a new radio station from their home.

Resident wakes up to find car on fire

Police pursued the alleged burglars of Liquorland Lincoln after they were spotted in Shirley...

Resident wakes up to find car on fire

A person awoke in Christchurch in the early hours of this morning to find their car was on fire.

Concerns over lack of testing at Covid-19 hit rest home

Residents' family members and staff at a Christchurch rest home where two Covid-19 cases have been confirmed are concerned only a few of the residents have been tested.

Covid-19: Second case confirmed at rest home

A Christchurch rest home resident has tested positive for COVID-19.

Cyclist dies in Nth Canterbury crash

Cyclist dies in Nth Canterbury crash

A cyclist has died as a result of a crash in North Canterbury.

Domestic violence incidents drop in Canterbury

Police have charged more than 400 people under new strangulation and suffocation laws that were...

Domestic violence incidents drop in Canterbury

The number of family harm events in Canterbury has remained above average since Monday, but less than police were expecting after one of the busiest recorded days for domestic violence on Saturday.

Two suspicious early morning car fires in Canterbury

What is left of the burnt out Nissan Terrano Regulus on Shands Rd, Prebbleton. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Two suspicious early morning car fires in Canterbury

Fire crews attended two suspicious car fires in Canterbury on Thursday morning.

82-year-old told to try again at midnight to order groceries online

82-year-old told to try again at midnight to order groceries online

Countdown's online shopping service is causing headaches for an elderly Christchurch woman during the lockdown.

Social housing heat pump installations delayed

The Covid-19 lockdown will delay the installation of heat pumps in social housing homes across...

Social housing heat pump installations delayed

The Covid-19 lockdown has forced a temporary halt on the installation of heat pumps and better ventilation in hundreds of social housing homes in Christchurch.

Lincoln University student tests positive for Covid-19; another one likely

Covid-19 cases at Lincoln University are linked to the World Hereford Conference in Queenstown.

Lincoln University student tests positive for Covid-19; another one likely

Cases are linked to the World Hereford Conference in Queenstown.

Lifting rest home residents’ spirits

Windsorcare Shirley residents take part in an exercise class during the lockdown. Photo: Supplied

Lifting rest home residents’ spirits

Christchurch retirement villages and rest homes are doing their bit to keep residents positive through the lockdown.

Two treated after Leeston fire

Crews were called to three fires in Southland this afternoon. Photo: ODT files

Two treated after Leeston fire

A hedge fire close to a Selwyn property has resulted in two people being treated for smoke inhalation.

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