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Ashburton flooding: Farmers call for more financial support to ease pressure
Ashburton farmers say if the government cares about mental health, it needs to provide more money to help ease pressures of the flood recovery.
Hui on countering terrorism sees mass walkout over Hezbollah comment
New Zealand's anti-terrorism hui has been marked by a mass walkout from members of the Muslim community.
'Carelessness' led to fatal crash near Ashburton, police say
A "moment's carelessness" led to a fatal crash which killed four people near Ashburton this morning, police say.
Reopened Ashburton Bridge likely to see heavier weekend traffic
The Ashburton bridge re-opened to all vehicles today, after being damaged by debris from surging water in the Canterbury floods.
Charities split $200,000 profit after successful launch of foundation
A new charity in Christchurch is building homes with a purpose - it is aiming to donate the profit from sales to local charities supporting disadvantaged youth.
Covid-19 vaccine: Elderly Cantabrians gutted by delays
Canterbury District Health Board says it will not start vaccinating most people in group three until more supplies arrive in a couple of months.
Eagle Brewing owner quits after racist comments
Canterbury businessman Dave Gaughan, who was called out for racist remarks against Māori, is quitting his brewing company.
'Perhaps I deserve to hurt a lot': brewer apologises for anti-Māori rant
A beer company owner is apologising for racist comments online, amid mounting calls to boycott the beer.
'Holding onto hope': Ramadan helps mosque shooting survivor heal
The holy month of Ramadan is coming to a close for millions of Muslims worldwide and is especially significant for those most directly affected by the Christchurch mosque terror attacks.
First signs of New Zealand housing market slowing - new report
New data has found a reduction in demand in nationwide housing valuations which could be the first signs of the housing market slowing.
Victoria University hall of residence sexual assault reports prompt meeting
Victoria University, the students association and police will meet with students, who feel unsafe after allegations of sexual assault at a Wellington hall of residence.
Research suggests early osteoarthritis intervention could save $1b per year
A lack of funding is forcing doctors to tell osteoarthritis sufferers to wait on surgery rather than speak with exercise therapists or dieticians.
Health system reforms: Residents in remote areas expect timely service
People living in isolated areas within New Zealand who lack health services are requesting their voices be heard following the health reforms announcement.
'Don't want us to lose the innovation and community voice'
The government's plan to shake up the health system has been met with shock, concern and scepticism from some. Audio
Franz Josef emergency services on Alpine Fault must be moved - Westland mayor
Emergency services based on top of the Alpine Fault in Franz Josef must be urgently moved, the mayor says, after experts forecast a higher likelihood for a devastating quake in the next 50 years.
Meeting hears concerns over nitrate levels in Canterbury water
More than 100 people turned out at a public meeting to debate the level of nitrates in Canterbury's drinking water.
Trans-Tasman bubble: Surge in tourism bookings in Queenstown
South Island businesses are rejoicing over news the trans-Tasman bubble will soon be opening.
Covid-19: Unused vaccines offered to nearby businesses in Christchurch
Some people are jumping the vaccine queue in Christchurch, with leftover jabs being given to people working near vaccination clinics.
Millions of South Canterbury sunflowers heading for bottling plant
Millions of sunflowers on a South Canterbury farm will be harvested next month before they're turned into 25,000 bottles of oil.
Battle to spread truth about Covid-19 vaccine in Pacific communities
The race is on to reach Pasifika communities to counter the spread of misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccine.
Call for Christchurch terror attack widows to keep support when overseas
A Christchurch widow who witnessed the mosque attacks plans on leaving New Zealand after her daughter became a target of hate crime and now fears for her life.
Mental health system struggles: 'It's really difficult to get into services'
While a Mental Health Commission report has described frustration over the pace of change, mental health advocates have also criticised the lack of progress in helping people in Canterbury.
'I realised I am not alone' - CTV survivor
Standing hand in hand, survivors who escaped the collapse of the CTV building, gathered at Latimer Square today for a separate, memorial picnic.
Quake generation 'know how to handle a challenge', but still need support
Known as the quake generation, Canterbury youth have had anything but an easy childhood, with a decade of earthquake-related trauma.
More designs, consultation promised over contentious $19m cycleway
Plans for a controversial, costly Christchurch cycleway will continue - despite an attempt to halt the process today.