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John MacDonald: A regional tax for Christchurch Stadium? I say yes!
Christchurch cannot do it on its own.
Christchurch stadium debacle: Senior Crusaders coach blasts mayor, claims she 'never wanted it'
Frustration builds after delays and cost blowouts.
Police manhunt under way after former gang member shot in face
Manhunt under way after daylight shooting ends with man being shot in face.
Hamish Clark: Good riddance to the Christchurch stink - 'the pong is on the move'
Despite a mechanical breakdown, the clean-up has finally started.
Adventure and pain: The tragic life and death of Joanne Ingham
The infamous ship-jumping sister was found dead in a Wellington hotel room on Tuesday.
Leeann Watson: Why Aucklanders and Wellingtonians are moving south to Christchurch
The more Christchurch grows the more attractive it becomes for families and business.
Watch: Sign of the Kiwi Cafe hit by thieves in early morning raid
Iconic Christchurch cafe is calling for help from the public.
Horses and cats top threat to firefighters in animal rescues
The humble house cat causes the second most injuries on animal callouts.
Kings and queens of philanthropy: NZ's billionaire benefactors and generous family dynasties
Uber-rich families that gift are plentiful around Auckland.
'Me and the bottle': Confessions of a reformed drink driver
Reformed drink driver says he never considered anyone else when he got behind wheel drunk.
MDMA laced with meth discovered in New Zealand
The tablets are triangular and came in a range of colours from red to pink/orange.
Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'
Rachel Jordan always knew something bad would happen when she was about 40
Secret paper reveals plans for second $100m Costco
Previously secret briefing papers tell us so much more about what's planned.
'Our message-in-a-bottle moment': Violent extremism research centre opens
He Whenua Taurikura is a result of the resolve after the 2019 Chch mosque shootings.
John MacDonald: Queen's Platinum Jubilee? I'm not feeling it, at all
In theory, we should be having street parties in NZ and putting up the decorations...
Office space running out in Christchurch as businesses move in from suburbs
Office vacancy in the city is at 9.7 per cent, the lowest since 1993.
First loads of filter material removed from fire-damaged wastewater plant
The material will be extracted and sent to the Kate Valley Landfill.
Disgraced lawyer launches bid to return to law
Disgraced lawyer Davina Murray has launched a bid to get her legal career back.
Assaults on Corrections staff up 156%, 6000 workdays lost due to injury
More than 6200 workdays were lost in the last year as staff recovered from their injuries.
'I'm not backing down from that rubbish': Church leader accused of hate speech and exploitation
Pastor Murray Watkinson hit out at the controversy.
Opinion: Give city council the boot from Christchurch stadium project
So far, the council has spent about $40 million on the project.
Crash victim's boyfriend avoids conviction for assaulting police officers
Grieving man later lashed out at police.
New national security agency still not set up 18 months after recommendation
The government says "it is too early" to set the agency up.
Hamish Clark: 'Don't drop the ball now' - the new stadium must go ahead despite increased costs
OPINION: Now is the time for city leaders to be brave, step up and be decisive.
Woman lay dead at home for a month - angry daughter seeks answers
She criticises health authorities' care of elderly dementia and chronic diabetes sufferer.
Man who drove into power pole to kill pregnant partner jailed
Speeding at 137km/h just before crash, Phillip Williams told woman: 'You're over b****'.
Hit and run murder: Jail for at least 11 years after mowing man down
Driver lost it after alleged threat to kids.
Covid 19: Hospital defers surgery as occupancy tops 112%
Situation made worse by high levels of staff sickness.
St George's Hospital maternity ward to remain open
A decision on the possible closure of the facility was released today.
Opinion: No other place on the planet has a Ministry of Awesome
The Ministry of Awesome emerged after the Canterbury earthquakes.
Juliet Arnott finding her feet after mental health struggles
The capable craftsperson and occupational therapist was herself broken.
'Toxic environment': Former Celebration Church members say they felt exploited
Former members say they felt pressured to give thousands of dollars in tithes.
'Every bit of furniture': Thieves, vandals, target quake-damaged red zone
Three new bridges in the area have all been vandalised or stolen.