The child, who died in hospital yesterday afternoon, is the second fatality from the Rakaia blaze.
New Zealand
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Emergency services were called to the residence on Dunford St in Rakaia at about 11.15pm on Saturday.
Sunday 7:15am
Phil Mauger is grateful to be re-elected for a second term and wants to keep the city's momentum going.
Politics
Sunday 6:50am
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Incumbents have held firm in the country's two largest cities, while Wellington has opted for new but familiar leadership.
Sat, Oct 11
Grey District Council said an emergency operations centre had been activated, and warned people to stay out of floodwaters as river levels rise in the area.
Fri, Oct 10
Rotary Club of Ashburton’s annual Bookarama fundraiser received $3500 from the district council to help cover the rising costs of disposing of the unsellable items.
Thu, Oct 9
The Nadi-destined plane landed back in Christchurch shortly before 4.45pm.
Police could be seen carrying some people away from outside Te Pae Convention Centre this morning.
Environment
Wed, Oct 8
Dan Gordon took aim at social media commentary attacking the council’s debt of $210m and his mayoral opponent’s 0% rate rise promise.
Tue, Oct 7
Government's target for faster cancer treatment shows more patients are getting seen sooner – but the South Island had the longest wait times for the last six months.
Health
Mon, Oct 6
The death occurred on Horotane Valley Rd on September 19, and police believe it was not suspicious.
While there are government guidelines for how quickly patients should receive radiation treatment, according to the type of cancer, one doctor said it is not always possible.
Sun, Oct 5
Police have appealed for information on the man's movements in recent weeks as they investigate the sudden death of a man found at a Beckenham property.
Crime and Justice
Around 10 people had been camping in a car park at Holy Trinity Avonside in Christchurch.
Fri, Oct 3
Councillors voted to spend up to $297,000 from the Reserves Contribution Reserve for the refurbishment.
Thu, Oct 2
"The only realistic outcome here is for your release," the judge told the defendant, who was found unfit to stand trial.
Police have released images of Marley's last known location on Whitewash Head Rd, Scarborough on September 26.
Wed, Oct 1
The tools – worth $50,000 – were stolen from Gaston Monge-Grassi's work vehicle in 2023. The thief left behind only a 10kg sack of onions.
Tue, Sep 30
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) urged motorists to take extra care and warned snow and ice could catch some drivers off-guard after a stretch of warmer weather.
On Wednesday, Ashburton District councillors will be asked to sign off on the expense, with funding being pulled from the Reserve Contributions pot to cover the unbudgeted project.
On the same day Gary Moss was notified of an Inland Revenue audit, he called an international relocation company for a quote to move to Australia.
Mon, Sep 29
Two people were taken to Christchurch Hospital in a moderate condition.
Its last Christchurch to Blenheim flight departed on Sunday night.
Two-thirds of monitored river sites and half of groundwater bores were affected by faecal contamination, while two-thirds of lakes were rated in poor or very poor condition.
Sun, Sep 28
Marley, 17, was last seen in the suburb of Opawa at about 2.30pm on Friday, and his vehicle was later located in Sumner.
