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Third body in 48 hours found in Canterbury public area
Denton Park. Photo: Supplied
A body has been discovered at a Christchurch park this morning - the third found in a public place since Sunday.
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Southland activates Covid-19 healthline
Emergency Management Southland (EMS) has activated an 0800 number, email address and website contact form, to ensure every Southlander can access the support they need during the Covid-19 lockdown.
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A 'complete joke': Canterbury community reacts to 70% fee hike
The annual licence fee for Upper Selwyn Huts residents will increase to $977 from July. Photo: Supplied
A Selwyn community is questioning a nearly 70 per cent increase in their licensing fee from July.
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Woman warned over behaviour at supermarket
A woman has been given a warning after she verbally abused and coughed on supermarket staff in Dunedin after being refused entry, police say.
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Spain overtakes China in coronavirus cases
Spain has overtaken China in the number of those infected with coronavirus on Monday.
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Priory ransacked, items taken from student flat
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St Dominic's Priory. Photo: Google Maps
Police are urging people to prioritise security during the Covid-19 lockdown, following two burglaries in Dunedin.
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The Warehouse re-starting some of its operations
The Warehouse is re-starting some of its operations to supply appliances and other items now classified as essential goods.
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Signs virus slowing in UK
Patrick Vallance. Photo: Getty Images
The coronavirus is showing signs of slowing in the United Kingdom and antibody tests could be ready in days.
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More Covid-19 cases in 20s age group than any other
More New Zealanders in their 20s have Covid-19 than any other age group, Ministry of Health figures show, and it's likely because most cases are connected to overseas travel.
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Tiwai Point smelter to close line
The aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point in Bluff. Photo: supplied
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is to shut down one of its lines this week in response to the Covid-19 crisis.
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Popular Christchurch winter lights show put on hold
Photo: Newsline/CCC
A major show set to take place at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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France responds to domestic abuse rise
France will pay for hotel rooms and open pop-up counselling centres for victims of domestic violence.
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Solo tramper returned to find world had changed
James Johnston completed his Five Passes hike in Kinloch, to find New Zealand in lockdown and masked figures approaching him. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
A solo hiker had the shock of a lifetime when he returned from a five-day South Island tramp to find New Zealand in lockdown.
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Italy to extend lockdown
Italy is set to extend its nationwide lockdown period.
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Covid-19: Workplace cluster related to one overseas visitor
A cluster of Covid-19 cases at a Canterbury workplace has been linked to two staff members who had contact with an infected overseas visitor.
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Queenstown bus cleaner has Covid-19
Orbus is operating a free and limited service in Queestown. Photo: ODT (file)
A cleaner for Orbus Queenstown has contracted Covid-19, the company has announced.
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Ford to produce 50,000 ventilators
Ford Motor Co has said it will produce 50,000 ventilators over the next 100 days.
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Landlords told not to offer rent holidays
Photo: File
A nationwide property management company that operates in Christchurch is actively discouraging landlords from offering rent holidays to struggling tenants during the Covid-19 shutdown.
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Queenstown bus cleaner has Covid-19
Orbus is operating a free and limited service in Queestown. Photo: ODT (file)
A cleaner for Orbus Queenstown has contracted Covid-19, the company has announced.
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Lions tour dates remain despite Olympics clash
The Lions tour will retain the same dates despite a clash with the rescheduled Olympics. Photo: Getty Images
The British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa in July 2021 will not be shifted despite a direct overlap with the new dates for the Tokyo Olympic Games.
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