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Supermarket staff describe abuse, stress of restocking shelves
An example of a supermarket queue. Photo: RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly
What is it like on the front line of New Zealand’s supermarkets during the Covid-19 lockdown?
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Messages in the gardens
Ruth Appleby writes: Our walk down to the botanic gardens on Sunday afternoon, as well as many people to smile and wave to, was enlivened by the attached chalked messages on the footpath!
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Birth during lockdown a surreal experience
By David Hill
PROUD DAD: Cameron Henderson welcomes his daughter Annie.
As North Canterbury families went into lockdown last week, Cameron Henderson was contemplating becoming a father for the first time.
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Noise complaints on the rise
It appears partygoers have been making the most of staying indoors - even on weekdays.
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Second Queenstown nurse tests positive for virus
Lakes District Hospital in Queenstown. Photo: Allied Press
A second nurse at Lakes District Hospital has tested positive for Covid-19, the Southern District Health Board has confirmed.
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Hotline to help needy get essentials
Cantabrians in need of assistance accessing essential household goods and services due to the COVID-19 lockdown can get help via a helpline.
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Wildcats pull pin on 2020 campaign
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Mayor backs rates deferral
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has called for rates payments to be deferred to ease the financial strain some of the city's residents might be feeling during the Covid-19 lockdown.
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Motorcyclist killed in fatal Canterbury crash
The scene of the serious crash on Lineside Rd, Kaiapoi. Photo: Geoff Sloan
A motorcyclist from Rangiora was killed in a collision with a 4WD on Tuesday which closed part of a major state highway in Canterbury.
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Australia reports sustained fall in infection rate
Australia reported a sustained fall in the rate of new coronavirus infections on Tuesday.
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Day 6 of the lockdown in Christchurch
Day 6 of the lockdown saw a resurgence of the sun, while remaining on the cool side. Here's how it looked through the lens in Christchurch.
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Lockdown 'like Alcatraz': Brit tourist in NZ
A British tourist stuck in New Zealand during national lockdown has told his story to his local newspaper in the UK, complaining about his entertainment options but praising Kiwis' shopping behaviour.
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82-year-old told to try again at midnight to order groceries online
Marlene Bennetts. Photo: Supplied
Countdown's online shopping service is causing headaches for an elderly Christchurch woman during the lockdown.
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Be kind and have hope
Chalk artwork by Charlotte Wright. Charlotte uses her creativity as an outlet during the shutdown and she wants to share her message with others.
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Burglars target food outlets in locked down Canterbury district
Food outlets in a Canterbury district that have been closed over the past week are being targeted by burglars and thieves.
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South overtakes Auckland to have most Covid-19 cases
The Southern District Health Board area has overtaken Auckland as the DHB area with the most Covid-19 infections with 15 new cases announced today.
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Questions fired in first Epidemic Response Committee meeting
Top health officials fronted this morning as the Epidemic Response Committee held its first public meeting via video conference.
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