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Hundreds of people have found themselves out of work today, after Alliance announced the closing of the country's oldest meatworks.

It is the third workplace incident in the city in just three weeks.

Workers at the plant in Timaru have been told it will close by the end of December.

Workers in the radiology and ultrasound departments suffered headaches, breathing problems and rashes, and one had to be admitted to intensive care.

South Canterbury man Ray Bowman did not muck around when he learned that he - like hundreds others at Smithfield - was facing probable redundancy.

South Canterbury man Ray Bowman did not muck around when he learned that he - like hundreds others at Smithfield - was facing probable redundancy.

The book is likely to be an important piece of evidence in the Court of Inquiry into the Navy ship's sinking. Audio

"Criminals will be suspicious of outsiders, particularly those who cannot be easily verified by trusted colleagues," Dr Jarrod Gilbert said.

Organisers aimed to create awareness about the significance of a turban and other articles of faith in the Sikh religion.

Uber and the Red Cross will pick up donated clothes at no charge across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Locals at Sumner Beach are noticing an increase in marine life washing up on the shore in 2024.

Two people were taken to a hospital, one in a serious condition.

A new operating theatre at Christchurch's Forté Hospital will increase surgical capacity, as the health sector struggles to meet increasing demand.

Pregnant staff in Christchurch Hospital's radiology team have been offered advice after inhaling toxic fumes from a construction site.

Safata district villagers in Samoa, where the Navy vessel HMNZ Manawanui sank, will meet with Samoan officials on Friday to push for compensation.

Many of the councillors around the table expressed their regret at Peter Scott's resignation after a string of controversies.

Tens of thousands are poised to descend on the Auckland CBD this weekend to enjoy a 3D projection, sumptuous food stalls and artwork by local Indian artists at the country's largest celebration.

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Several serious incidents occurred overnight, which police say are all related.

North Canterbury principals have responded to comments from Associate Education Minister David Seymour suggesting schools will no longer be allowed to hold teacher-only days during the school term.

Christchurch police are investigating a workplace death in the suburb of Hornby.

A firearms expert says the terrorist controlled the environment because his victims were defenceless, unexpecting, trapped, and unarmed.

It follows the navy saying they are committed to supporting the ship's removal, and the prime minister saying it's up to the insurers and the navy to work out.

Heavier double-decker and electric buses are damaging roads more than the usual diesel buses, requiring higher-strength repairs, according to NZTA Waka Kotahi.

A person was found critically injured on Monday night but died in hospital.