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Council boss to leave as Christchurch prepares for next decade of planning

Mary Richardson will finish earlier than planned, now leaving on May 1.

'Desperately worried': Police renew appeal over Chch woman missing for eight months

Her family say she has had no contact with her children since she vanished.

150km/h winds: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu now Category 3

MetService says the cyclone is set to intensify in the coming days.

The All Blacks starting XV: How Rennie should pick his first team

OPINION: Dave Rennie vows to pick his first All Blacks squad purely on Super Rugby form.

Air NZ cuts flights as jet fuel costs bite

Civic leaders in Nelson and Tauranga have confirmed their cities are affected.

Confusion as families hit with extra rest home surcharges despite subsidies

Not-for-profit homes provide about 60% of care but are adding more premiums.

'The time is right': Kiwi boss of Air India Campbell Wilson resigns

Chief of troubled airline to go, and why NZ's still likely years away from direct flights.

'The city sells itself': Why this tech couple left Hawke's Bay for Christchurch

One in 10 Kiwis moved regions between 2018 and 2023, according to Census data.

The council telco business that could sell for $1b

The sale could fund expansion of Lyttleton Port.

From property to politics? Why Matthew Horncastle says he may have to run for PM

The ambitious 32-year-old developer has given politics serious thought.

The All Blacks starting XV: How Rennie should pick his first team

OPINION: Dave Rennie vows to pick his first All Blacks squad purely on Super Rugby form.

Stretched Auckland schools fear being swamped by mega housing project

At least 4000 homes are planned on 39.7ha beside the Unitec campus.