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One person critical, another seriously injured in Christchurch crash
Firefighters cut two people out of a car after it crashed in Bromley on Wednesday evening. → Read More
Fall in Māori cancer diagnoses and surgeries during Omicron 'very concerning'
Cancer care and diagnosis has been affected by Omicron, with Māori and Pacific peoples faring the worst. → Read More
South Island psychologist has practising certificate suspended
A South Island psychologist who had contracts for ACC work has lost his practising certificate. → Read More
Two people injured in light plane crash in Marlborough
The microlight aircraft had engine trouble after take-off and crashed into a vineyard near Blenheim. → Read More
Boosters could be part of vaccine pass, but hospitality businesses worry about backlash
Public health experts say boosters should be added to vaccine passes, but some businesses fear abuse from customers. → Read More
Critical cancer treatment to be deferred as radiation workers set to strike for 48 hours
Radiation services for cancer patients will be re-scheduled as medical physicists strike for 48 hours this week. → Read More
Wild weather set to worsen across North Island, as rain due to ease in the South
Gale force winds are set to continue into the afternoon and evening, as Cyclone Dovi heads across the North Island. → Read More
Covid-19: Locations of interest in the Delta and Omicron outbreaks
Fiver more Queenstown restaurants are among the latest locations of interest linked to the Covid-19 outbreak. → Read More
Covid-19: Older, vulnerable Kiwis urged to ‘hunker down’ when Omicron cases peak
Epidemiologist says he suggested his nearly 80-year-old parents stay home when Omicron becomes endemic. → Read More
Man who feared for safety in emergency housing advised to carry a bat by MSD staff
Phil Rickard says he will never stay in emergency housing again, after being threatened and harrassed. → Read More
Canterbury leads the country with 97 per cent single-dose vaccinated
The region has turned around its lagging vaccination rates to share the top spot with Capital and Coast health board. → Read More
Lyttelton Port boss Roger Gray sets sail for top role at Ports of Auckland
Gray has been at the helm of Lyttelton Port Company since February 2020 and will finish in March next year. → Read More
Covid-19: ICU specialists welcome additional beds but say more needed
News of $600m in funding for extra ICU capacity has been welcomed by those at the coalface, but concerns remain it will not be enough as Covid-19 becomes endemic. → Read More
Canterbury reaches 90 per cent fully vaccinated, but experts warn against complacency
Canterbury has achieved a vaccination milestone, but experts say the region should not become complacent about the risk posed by Covid-19. → Read More
A community apart: The low-vax suburb where everyone knows someone who isn't jabbed
More than 1000 people in one Christchurch suburb face unprecedented restrictions on their lives. Their double-jabbed neighbours have a message for them. → Read More
Christchurch nurses plan protest over stalled pay rise
Some nurses may not see their pay rises before Christmas, despite a commitment made by health boards and the health minister saying the delays are "unacceptable". → Read More
Christchurch nurses plan protest as pay will not for up to three months
Some nurses may not see their pay rises before Christmas, despite a commitment made by health boards. → Read More
Coronial expert finds medical response to mosque attacks 'likely saved lives'
Despite having little training for mass shooting events, the emergency response to the March 15 shootings "likely saved lives", an expert says. → Read More
Covid-19: South Island likely to be virus-free, epidemiologists say
Negative wastewater results and no new Covid-19 cases in Christchurch suggest the virus is no longer on the island, epidemiologists say. → Read More
Investigation into fire that tore through wastewater treatment plant
Almost 50 firefighters battled the blaze, which sent a huge plume of acrid black smoke across Christchurch and caused residents to flee. → Read More