Auckland mayor issues half-billion-dollar payment demand to govt, end of 'free ride'
Brown says Auckland is getting 'shortchanged' and Wellington needs to pay its fair share.
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No body, no gun: Killer David Benbow claims 'miscarriage of justice'
Former prison guard was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.
PM bemoans ‘red tape’ after dolphins scupper SailGP racing
Luxon's coalition partners have already expressed their frustrations.
Boats can't be blamed for dolphin deaths: Sailing commentator
Peter Montgomery has questioned whether dolphins were ever put in danger.
One dead after crash in Aranui, Christchurch
Police were called to the single-vehicle crash on Hampshire St at 9.46pm on Sunday.
Dark City: The Cleaner review -'Murder-y, gory and a little bit unhinged'
The Christchurch-set serial killer show feels uniquely Kiwi, writes Karl Puschmann.
'Best day in SailGP': Black Foils win in Christchurch
A wild weekend has come to a crowd-pleasing conclusion for home fans.
'Might affect future events': Coutts threatens SailGP return after dolphin saga
The opening day of racing was cancelled after a delay due to a dolphin on the course.
Behind the scenes of the Warriors' victory party
Christchurch was the perfect place for a restart, with a ferocious atmosphere.
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Warriors reel in Raiders for first win
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Recap: Gutsy Warriors edge Raiders
The Warriors earned their first win of 2024 with a gutsy effort against the Raiders.
Firefighters check Port Hills after reports of smoke, a month after huge blaze
It comes a month after a huge blaze that forced the evacuation of more than 100 homes.
Trade Aid to close stores: Business to focus on import, wholesale and online sales
The company's finances have taken a hit during cost-of-living crisis and low sales.
Convicted killer of Christchurch teen appears before Parole Board
Connor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in 2021.
'A cool part of life': Burling on fatherhood and return for SailGP Christchurch
'It’s a cool part of life, but we’re down here in Lyttelton now and ready to race.'
Architecture fest goes inside Christchurch Cathedral for last public viewing
Ōtautahi is opening the door on 50 architectural treasures, for two days only.
Home-building construction crunch: Who has failed lately and why
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Opinion: South Island cries out for NRL team, but are rival bids helpful?
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The question raised by SailGP driver's boat switch
'Every bit of IP or difference that you have as a team is very protected.'
No body, no gun: Killer David Benbow appeals conviction and sentence
David Benbow was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.
Racing yacht runs aground at Lyttelton days before Sail GP regatta
Boat marooned at the base of a cliff but all five crew rescued by the Coastguard.
Time is now for Blues to ignite rivalry with Crusaders
With everything stacked in their favour, can the Blues stop their rot?
Christchurch school closes for earthquake strengthening
School buildings all around the country have been deemed earthquake-prone.
Christchurch awaits: Why the Warriors will beat the Raiders
Nathan Limm builds a case for the winless Warriors.
Coroner dismisses 'heartbroken' parents' suspicion car fall victim was pushed
Nicole Morris died of a head injury after falling from a car seven years ago.
Christchurch's best bars to escape the winter chill
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Stranded whale in Canterbury put to sleep due to ‘very challenging conditions’
The difficult decision was made after refloating was not possible.
Christchurch man behind porn sites jailed for 14 years in US
Christchurch sex trafficker gets 14 years in American prison.
Mum's mysterious death: Alcohol-induced fall led to fatal head injury
Police and a pathologist say Heather Foote's death was an accident.
Police announce $100k reward in unsolved disappearance
Police are focusing their investigation on a small group as part of the cold case.
'Brazen and blatant': Hundreds of bulbs, entire rose bushes stolen from park
Thieves use scooters and wheelie bins to get away with the prized flora.
Egan named to return as Warriors face Raiders in hunt for first win of 2024
The hooker missed last weekend's defeat to the Melbourne Storm with an elbow issue.