38 h. ago Keep away from foolish and ignorant arguments — they end in quarrels

Otago from the air. PHOTO: NASA The Otago Regional Council gospel according to Gerrard Eckhoff demands a response, Tim Mepham writes.

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49 h. ago Rising costs, 'complicated geography' behind price increases: Air NZ

Photo: NZ Herald Air New Zealand's Chief Financial Officer Richard Thomson has blamed cost of inflation since the Covid-19 pandemic for a rise in the airline's airfares.

Economics

49 h. ago Christchurch Hospital staff 'let down' after toxic fume exposure

Christchurch Hospital. Photo: ODT files Christchurch Hospital staff who have been left with life-long health effects after being exposed to toxic fumes at work have been let down by their employer, their union said.

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57 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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1 week ago Classical music, opera scares off miscreants at Christchurch bus hub

The Christchurch Bus Interchange. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon By Jean Edwards Dramatic orchestral symphonies, soaring operatic solos and piano sonatas have been blasting from speakers at Christchurch's bus interchange in a council trial aimed at driving trouble away.

Culture

2 w. ago Letters to the Editor: homelessness, the Greens and the council

Janine Walker. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including homelessness in Dunedin, a sorry episode for the Greens, and the new, upgraded DCC archives.

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2 w. ago Canterbury council may ditch credit rating agency after disappointing downgrade

A Canterbury council "disappointed" with having its credit rating downgraded may quit the international credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings.

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2 w. ago Canterbury aerospace centre in talks to build rocket launchpad

Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre at Kaitorete. Photo: Supplied By Phil Pennington Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre is making a new bid to grow as a testbed for drones, as it deals with new interest in rocket launches.

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2 w. ago Staff feel like they've been 'stabbed in the back' by Woolworths

Photo: Supplied/Woolworths The union for supermarket staff say some workers feel like they are "being stabbed in the back" as Woolworths moves ahead with a restructure.

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2 w. ago Crusaders to the Hornby Panthers: Joel Lam sets his sights on NRL dream

Joel Lam is playing for the Hornby Panthers while hoping to make the move to Australia. Lam previously played for the Crusaders in a 2023 pre-season game. PHOTO: SIDELINE PHOTOGRAPHS New Hornby Panthers hooker Joel Lam is taking a big risk - leaving behind a promising rugby union career to chase his NRL dream.

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2 w. ago Rebel Sport, Briscoes staff 'frustrated' by pay negotiations

Photo: File image By Susan Edmunds Briscoes and Rebel Sport workers have rejected a pay deal that includes increases they say are lower than the cost-of-living increases - but economists say they are not alone.

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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 Opening salvoes launched in battle for Christchurch council seat

Dave Dunlay and Tyrone Fields. Photos: Supplied Christchurch local body election hopeful Dave Dunlay has triggered the opening shots in what looks like a potentially testy fight for the Banks Peninsula Ward.

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2 w. ago 'The potential impacts of a bird strike event are significant'

Waterfowl on the Shotover wastewater treatment plant's failing disposal field increase the risk of bird strike at Queenstown airport. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS Queenstown Airport gradually ramped up the pressure on the Queenstown Lakes District Council to address the increased bird strike risk caused by ponding on its failing wastewater disposal field.

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2 w. ago Trump threat to hike China tariffs further as markets plunge

Trump administration officials say the President is following through on a promise to reverse decades of trade liberalisation that he believes has undercut the US economy. Photo: Reuters A global trade war touched by United States President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs has escalated further, as Trump threatened to increase duties on China and the European Union proposed counter-tariffs of its own.

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2 w. ago Frontline council staff targeted as abuse, threats and assaults increase

A parking warden being struck with wet plaster was one of a growing number of abusive incidents reported by staff at a Canterbury council.

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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.

Economics

3 w. ago Supportive of an extension to Arrowtown Community Centre for GP use?

Queenstown's council open to the idea of extending an existing Arrowtown community facility to provide consultation rooms for GPs, enabling the village to retain medical services after the Queensto

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3 w. ago Canterbury club wants city council to help pay for new pickleball courts

By Isla Melton

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3 w. ago Canterbury council opts to start new company to manage water

Selwyn district councillors opted to set up a new company to manage water. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN Selwyn district councillors have decided to establish a new company to manage water.

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