50 h. ago Selwyn ratepayers won’t have to fork out to keep Christchurch stadium running

HAVE YOUR SAY - What is your view on paying a ticket levy to go to events at Christchurch’s new stadium? Email your responses in 200 words or less to daniel.alvey@starmedia.kiwi. Photo: Christchurch City Council Selwyn ratepayers will not have to contribute to the running costs of Christchurch’s new stadium.

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68 h. ago 'Faceless bullies': abusive comments solidified decision to not run again

Selwyn District councillor Shane Epiha says the rising tide of online abuse has solidified his decision not to seek a third term. PHOTO JONATHAN LEASK/LDR “Woke barrel-hugging piece of scum.”

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3 d. ago What is a woman? NZ First's revolving door of member's bills

NZ First leader Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ By Craig McCulloch of RNZ  New Zealand First is pushing for the term "woman" to be defined in law as "an adult human biological female" as the party vows to fight "cancerous social engineering" and "woke ideology".

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3 d. ago 'Cheaper to go to States than Wellington': Angry dad takes swing at Air NZ

Photo: ODT files By Susan Edmunds of RNZ  Tauranga man Scott Koster says it's "tone deaf" for Air New Zealand to be showing off its new uniforms at the same time that many travellers are facing particularly high airfares.

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6 d. ago Hipkins stands by initial Covid response, admits mistakes were made

Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ Former Covid-19 Response minister Chris Hipkins has admitted there were a number of things the former government got wrong about the pandemic, but has stood by the initial response.

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1 week ago 'The police told me to run away': Chch abuse survivor speaks out

  By Tim Brown An abuse survivor says his experience shows a serial paedophile, who taught at Catholic schools, was abusing children for decades.

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2 w. ago Speed bumps wanted as Christchurch golfers run 'race track' gauntlet

Golfers cross Lake Terrace Rd during a break in traffic. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN It is only a matter of time before a golfer is seriously hurt or injured crossing Lake Terrace Rd in Christchurch.

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2 w. ago 'I actually wash all the shirts myself': Champion of Selwyn kids football bids farewell

After nearly 30 years running kids’ football in Selwyn, Jym Findlay knows this season will be his last.

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2 w. ago Volunteers jump in to help keep beloved local art show running

Christine O’Connor After an emergency call to action, a 52-year-old Riversdale art show will be going ahead with the help of some new volunteers.

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2 w. ago Former Labour leader Little considering running for Wellington Mayor

Andrew Little has confirmed he is considered running for Wellington Mayor. Photo: Getty Images Former Labour Party leader and Minister Andrew Little is actively considering running for Wellington Mayor.

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2 w. ago Colonoscopy wait times increase as HNZ funds fewer procedures

Wellington man Matt Fannin has launched a website where people can register how long they have waited for a colonoscopy. Photo: RNZ By Ruth Hill of RNZ

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2 w. ago Police take formal statement after MP's wife allegedly assaulted

Shane and Dot Jones. Photo: Supplied Labour's chief whip says the alleged assault of an MP's wife on Saturday is unacceptable and reignites concerns about the threats MPs and their families face.

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3 w. ago Mayor rejects Taxpayers’ Union claim over new council building costs

Glyn Lewers. PHOTO: ODT FILES Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers is pouring cold water on a New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union claim the council is planning a "backdoor deal" with Ngāi Tahu Property Ltd (NTP) to build an office building for itself.

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3 w. ago 'Loved by many': Man found dead outside Wellington property named

Simon Bird's death was announced on Facebook by family. Photo: Supplied By Krystal Gibbens of RNZ The man who died outside a property in the Wellington suburb of Northland has been named.

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3 w. ago Call for PM to step in after Green MP receives death threats following Winston Peters' comments

Greens' leader Chlöe Swarbrick. Photos: RNZ NZ First leader Winston Peters. The Green Party is demanding the Prime Minister step in over statements made by Winston Peters, saying they have led to "immense" numbers of death threats against MP Benjamin Doyle.

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4 w. ago How a UC runner set the pace for teen's four minute mile record

Ethan Smolej during Sam Ruthe’s (black singlet) sub-four minute mile attempt in Auckland. PHOTO: MICHAEL DAWSON/ATHLETICS NZ When Ethan Smolej stepped off the track at the halfway mark of the ACA Mile Night in Auckland, he wasn’t disappointed – he knew he had done his job perfectly.

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4 w. ago One size doesn’t suit all when fitting out political vehicle

Commenting on the wrong driver of the political vehicle? PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON There is a telling incident recorded in Janet Frame’s autobiography, An Angel At My Table, concerning the election of the first Labour government.

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4 w. ago 'Fines woefully inadequate': 21,443 red light runners at Christchurch intersections

A van runs the red light at Christchurch’s worst intersection for red-light running – the intersection of Peer St, Yaldhurst and Curletts Rds. Photo: Geoff Sloan By Geoff Sloan21,443: That’s how many red light runners were detected at five Christchurch intersections during 2024.

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