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'Catastrophic': Historic arts centre faces bleak future without council funding
The arts centre will be forced to dissolve and its costs will fall on ratepayers without Christchurch council support, its director says.
'Let's not forget trauma is ongoing': Muslims mark 5th anniversary of terror attacks
Canterbury's Muslim community will on Friday gather to commemorate the Christchurch mosque shootings.
'Unprecedented financial hardship' - Southern mayors call for rates rise answers
Escalating rates rises to pay for Three Waters upgrades could push vulnerable ratepayers to the brink of bankruptcy, the Clutha mayor says
Govt's smokefree changes show 'clear breach' of treaty
A coalition of Māori health experts and advocates is calling for the Waitangi Tribunal to urgently hear a complaint on the government's planned repeal of changes to smokefree legislation.
Call for council boss to go a 'vindictive, revengeful, unrelenting, bitter campaign'
A 313-signature petition calling for Stephen Parry to go was to be presented to Gore District Council but councillors rejected it.
Core blimey! Gore residents get crabby over tree planting
A decision to plant crab apple trees on the main street has caused a stand-off - and the loss of car parks.
'Important to know the truth': Mosque terror attack inquest begins today
Muslim community leaders hope the coronial inquest will put unanswered questions to rest and help people heal from the trauma of the 2019 massacre that left 51 people dead.
Mistaken identity and confrontation leads to killing of Dunedin father
Brodie Champion has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment for the manslaughter of Grant Jopson.
'Keep this behemoth out': Group prepared to fight proposed airport in court
A group opposed to the controversial proposed Tarras Airport says it will fight every inch of the way to keep it out of their "beautiful place". Audio
Police admit mistakes made in investigation of 3-year-old's death, review ordered
A review has been ordered into the police investigation following the death of 3-year-old Lachlan Jones, who was found dead in a sewage pond in 2019.
Family who fled war-torn Syria fear for safety following suspected arson, abuse
A family of Syrian refugees in Dunedin is living in such terror they have installed security cameras around their home following years of attacks and abuse.
'Totally inappropriate': Civic leader apologises after 'creepy' greeting to woman
Another high-profile Invercargill civic leader has been embroiled in a harassment scandal.
Trophy arrival fires up fan fervour for FIFA World Cup matches
Excitement is building in Dunedin as the trophy landed in the city, just four weeks before the tournament kicks off.
No options ruled out for flood-prone South Dunedin - 'Managed retreat part of conversation'
The Dunedin City Council is gearing up for a discussion about the future of its most densely populated area.
'People feel trapped': Migrant workers under new visa speak out on exploitation
Dozens of migrant workers are being exploited by Queenstown employers who are not meeting the minimum conditions required by their visas, the Queenstown Citizens Advice Bureau says.
Councillor boycotted retreat over charges against Gore mayor's assistant
A Gore district councillor boycotted a retreat because it was organised by mayor Ben Bell's assistant, who was facing fraud charges at the time.
Gore council: Petition organiser seeks to remove chief executive
A petition calling for Gore District Council's chief executive to resign has garnered almost 1000 signatures in less than a day.
Queenstown councillor wants government to do more to solve city's housing problems
Niki Gladding is concerned the local council is being lumped with fixing a problem central government should be tackling.
Independent review into dysfunction at Gore District Council agreed
Gore District Council has been paralysed for months due to the ructions in the organisation, chief executive Stephen Parry says. Audio
New Dunedin Hospital cost cuts delayed project, health officials say
Te Whatu Ora was directed to find cost cuts for the new Dunedin Hospital build, as prices skyrocketed due to inflation.
Claim $90m in 'savings' for new Dunedin Hospital will be meaningless by opening date
The Dunedin City Council has been told planned cuts to the city's new hospital are "stupid".
'A big rebuild': 95 percent of Waiohiki homes damaged by cyclone
The small community in Hawke's Bay was a hive of activity yesterday as residents and volunteers cleaned out homes.
'Future looks bright': Excitement over cycling tourism potential as key trail gets green light
A key piece in the vision of connecting Queenstown and Dunedin airports by cycle trail can now proceed.