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Affordable rates and developing a new water plan sit atop incoming Melanie Tavendale's agenda.

The red-and-blacks progress to the semi-finals, where they'll host Hawke's Bay.

Marie Black is ready to get to back work, after seeing the make-up of her new council.

MetService forecasts several heavy rain and strong wind watches across the country for Sunday and Monday.

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon is back for a third term after a heated campaign, including social media challenges on the council's debt levels.

Coach Scott Robertson names his side for the Grand Slam tour on Monday morning.

One person is dead after a house fire overnight in Rakaia, Canterbury.

Lydia Gliddon says she is "deeply honoured" to be the new mayor of Selwyn, after beating incumbent and Local Government NZ president Sam Broughton in a landslide victory.

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger is grateful to be re-elected for a second term.

The home team played the last 10 minutes with just 14 players, after lock Isaia Walker-Leawere was yellow-carded.

The Steamers trailled at halftime, but held their rivals scoreless after the break in Tauranga.

The district's mayor says they've come out of the latest downpour quite lightly.

A Fiji Airways flight was forced to circle for two hours before landing at Christchurch Airport, after it was struck by what is thought to have been a substantial flock of birds.

Otago and Waikato combined for 12 tries in a barnburner under the roof in Dunedin.

A Fijian academic says the country must look forward not backward as it celebrates 55 years of independence.

Minister for Children Karen Chhour said admissions toTe Oranga were paused due to staffing issues and chronic underinvestment in the care of vulnerable children.

Senate President Hokkons Baules said there are practical issues around introducing refugees in their society.

A new report found irrigated dairy farms are particularly at risk because water supplies are expected to become less reliable in some areas.

Christchurch has become a city of choice for students, but the university halls are struggling to keep up with demand. Audio

The Fiji Airways flight encountered the birds as it left Christchurch and spent two hours circling above the airport.

Multiple people are seriously injured and the road is closed between Widnermere and Swamp Road.

Outsourcing risks creating a two-tier health system and may compromise training, senior doctors have warned. Audio

Southland, Canterbury and Waikato are strengthening in terms of demand and value growth predictions, a CBRE survey shows.