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New mayor of Christchurch: Phil Mauger wins local body election
The votes are in and Christchurch's new mayor is Phil Mauger.
Last-minute voting for local body elections finishes at noon
First indication of result in expected this afternoon after voting closes at noon.
Special investigation: While war rages, should NZ still allow Russian crews on Kiwi-flagged fishing boats?
Immigration Minister urges Kiwi fishing companies to reconsider using Russian crews.
Peter Ellis saga explained: The twists and turns of Chch Civic Creche sex abuse case
The man at the centre of the case is no longer alive to see today's verdicts.
Two arrested in Christchurch after daylight Merivale jewellery robbery
Police are still seeking a third person after Monday's robbery at Petersens Jewellers.
Man who tried to kidnap ChCh jogger approached second woman minutes later: police
The man was seen lying down on a road in Fendalton.
Two trapped, two seriously injured after North Canterbury crash
One person was airlifted to Christchurch hospital.
Grid emergency eases: Cook Strait cable fault resolved, power-saving plea lifted
Warm and settled weather comes for major sports events in Auckland and Christchurch.
Polar blast: Fruit growers counting the cost
Record low temperatures from pockets of Antarctic air defy frost-fighting wind machines.
NZ Cup and Show Week: Riccarton Cup Day set to be the best yet
Best racehorses will descend on Christchurch for the biggest week of the year.
New strain of M. bovis cattle disease detected
The Mid Canterbury property is one of four to test positive recently.
Peter Ellis may clear name posthumously
The decision of Peter Ellis's posthumous appeal to clear his name will be heard tomorrow.
Live: Icy blast sweeps NZ; snow hits near Wgtn; strong wind slows traffic on Harbour Bridge
New Zealanders are experiencing one of the coldest October days in years.
Opinion: Tax cuts are the last thing we need
OPINION: The Government's finances are in better shape than we had been led to believe.
8-year-old boy hit by truck outside Dunedin school
Young boy in critical condition after being hit by truck in Dunedin.
'Tragedy for everyone': Colorado state investigators to probe fatal police shooting of Kiwi
The latest on the shooting of Kiwi man Christian Glass by police in Colorado, USA
'I will end up killing her': Shearer drove 60km to attack ex with rolling pin
Anthony Kloosterman cut off his monitoring tracker, stole a car and went after her again.
Inside New Zealand's new, $18k-per-night luxury lodge
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University staff ready for strike action today
The union is pushing for an 8 per cent pay rise to keep pay in step with inflation.
New research aims to understand Māori experiences of Covid
A new study aims to learn from experiences to "better" help Māori in a future pandemic.
Surgery backlog - Pensioner's painful wait for hip operation
Every step he takes jars in pain - bone on bone.
Proposed new hydro scheme revealed for Grey Valley
The West Coast pays some of the highest average costs for electricity in New Zealand.
Opinion: Christchurch could become gateway to NZ space programme
OPINION: Aerospace industry is worth $24 billion a year globally.
Opinion: End of era for Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel
OPINION: Thirty-two years of service in central and local government comes to an end.
'Still a good chance' of snow in Christchurch, roads closed as snow falls in South Island
The polar blast has arrived and the Wellington CBD may get snow in October.
Timaru crash that killed five teens: Coroner rules out inquest
The young driver was jailed over the crash.
Tribesmen MC gang prospect jailed for drugs 'catcher' role
Tribesmen caught with drugs worth $2m-3m.
Opinion: How safe are Christchurch streets after attempted kidnapping?
OPINION: Can personal safety be taken for granted in Christchurch?
Watch: Manhunt after attempted kidnapping of female jogger - police release footage
The man tried to grab the woman in the early hours of Monday morning.
Football Ferns to end long home drought
The Football Ferns will break a four-year drought with two home games announced.
Army pays tribute to soldier killed in double fatal crash in Canterbury
The soldier killed in a double fatal crash on Friday has been named as Tristan McQueen
South Island iwi looks to restore land where aluminium has been produced since 1971
Ngai Tahu sign deal with Tiwai Point for major clean-up regardless of smelter's future.
Local body elections: The best and worst cities for turnout
Auckland's voter turnout has slipped from 50 per cent to 35 per cent since 2010.