Mauger’s mantra as mayor: ‘An honest day’s work’
Phil Mauger will be paid $200,000 a year for his role as Christchurch Mayor.
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Jail term for man who stabbed neighbour
Paul Edward Brewer, 59, appeared before the Dunedin District Court by video link.
Woman dies after allegedly waiting three hours to be seen in overcrowded ED
Christchurch Hospital's ED had double the number of patients it was resourced for.
Auckland exodus: People leaving big city, but big sky country lures newcomers
The doughnut effect: Central city populations are falling, in some cases significantly.
Opinion: Christchurch Police need an Eagle helicopter
OPINION: Eagle helicopter was trialled but powers-that-be decided against it.
Students' ‘wife beater Wednesday’ caned by Christchurch college
Year 13 students had altered inappropriate dress-up theme.
‘Extremely violent’ man smashes up ambulance
A young man became 'extremely violent' on his way to Dunedin Hospital.
Potent Covid-19 variant surfaces in Queenstown
The more virulent sub-variant of Covid makes up around ten per cent of cases in NZ.
$90k salary, picturesque site: Why have only 3 people applied for this job?
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One dead after car crash on SH1, Marlborough, holiday road toll moves to four
One other person suffered moderate injuries.
Two motorcyclists injured in Canterbury crash
Police have asked motorists to avoid the area if possible.
One critical after crash involving four children aged 10-15 in Christchurch
A child was ejected from the smashed car and is now fighting for their life.
28C: The place in New Zealand getting a taste of summer today
You'll need to slip, slop and slap on the sunscreen today.
'Mummy, mummy': 12yo’s cries for mum-of-four murdered walking home from work
Four months after Laisa Waka Tunidau was killed metres from home her husband speaks out.
Patient dies after leaving 'very busy' Christchurch Hospital emergency department
Canterbury's chief medical officer confirmed wait times in ER "were longer than usual".
Inquiry launched into Dunedin paedophile ring claims
The Presbyterian church is saddened by the statements that have been made.
Man dies on walking trail near Arrowtown
A man has collapsed and died in bush on a walking track near Arrowtown.
Murder-accused granted bail in fatal Momona stabbing case
A 20-year-old murder-accused man has been granted bail at a hastily arranged hearing.
Person critically injured after car fleeing police crashes
The car struck another vehicle before slamming into power poles.
'I just didn't think it was real': Teen recalls devastating crash that killed grandmother
Despite a broken collarbone, he tried to help his injured friend out of the car.
National ticketing system on the way for public transport
The National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.
Potential new suspect emerges in Kirsty Bentley case
Surprise name emerges as potential new suspect in the Kirsty Bentley murder investigation.
Fifth Mid-Canterbury property confirmed to have M. bovis
MPI signalled last month that this new farm would likely test positive.
MP admits causing three-car crash in her electorate
Labour MP Jo Luxton rear-ended one vehicle, sending it crashing into another.
Missing 15-year-old, believed to be with 23-year-old man, now found
Family and police were concerned for her wellbeing.
Inquiry told of Dunedin paedophile ring
Alleged paedophile ring and destroyed records have surfaced during a royal commission.
Review: A bach and a private beach on Banks Peninsula
Under the watchful eye of the sheepdog kennels, Lavericks is a uniquely situated farm.
Long weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZ
But rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.
Infection alert: Otago Uni issues warning over meningococcal case that visited pub, gym
The infected person was at 'Pint Night' at a Uni bar - and also visited the University gym
Woman allegedly pulls knife on schoolgirl in central Dunedin
A woman has been arrested after making threats this afternoon.
'Inside man': Council manager used insider advantage - Crown
The Crown described the trio's conduct as 'corrupt' following the SFO investigation.
Fundraising campaign for traumatic brain injury patient facility
'We support over a thousand people on any given day in Canterbury and the South Island.'
Street assault: 18-year-old in court after violent CBD attack
A man has appeared in court charged with assault after a violent attack in the Chch CBD