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The school says an internal investigation has found no evidence to support the Ministry for Primary Industries' claims.

Ten-year-old Alexander Bennett was walking on Leeston Road near Springston when he was hit about 3.30pm on Wednesday, police said.

The Black Cat Cruises boat ran aground in the Akaroa Marine Reserve in Banks Peninsula on Sunday.

The Fiji High Court ruled on Monday that Barbara Malimali's dismissal in June last year by the Fijian head of state - on the advice of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka - was unlawful.

Springston School Te Kura o Makonui board says its thoughts are with the child's family, as staff and students are supported.

Concerns have been raised regarding why the MV Raider and its crew - intercepted with 4.87 tonnes of cocaine - were released without an investigation.

DOC's Dean Nelson says staff were horrified to see graphic photos of the chicks being eaten alive, as it was unusual for ducks to prey on other birds.

A road remains closed.

An environmental charity's claim that a set net fishing ban around Otago Peninsula didn't go far enough to protect hoiho has been dismissed.

Offensive odours have plagued the city's eastern suburbs.

Since the opening of the long-awaited Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre in December, Christchurch now boasts New Zealand's largest indoor aquatic and sport facility.

That's thanks to growth in bulk imports and exports.

A round-up of news from around the region, including a major roading programme in Papua New Guinea operating in breach of legislation.

Council crews are assessing the situation, a spokesperson says.

Bromley community leader Jackie Simons has made an emotional plea to the council for more help to be provided to those affected by the foul stench pouring from Bromley Wastewater Plant. Audio

The dairy company is forecasting a hefty half-year loss as its recovery takes longer than hoped.

A court ruling in favour of Fiji's dismissed anti-corruption chief piles on "weight of responsibilities" on Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, a NZ-based Fijian politics expert says.

Enatel's new 8000 square metre factory is situated by Christchurch Airport.

It's been with 42 days since the last confirmed connected case.

It says although one insurer has stopped offering home policies in some South Island towns, it's not an industry-wide issue. Audio

Several South Island towns were already on a list of areas AA won't issue new policies for. Audio

The availability of insurance has also improved across the country - even though some insurers are limiting their coverage in flood-prone areas. Audio