Residents in Ōhoka, 25km north of central Christchurch, are concerned about flooding, wastewater and traffic.
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The party is questioning whether the rules governing the threatened species are fit for purpose.
Tue, Sep 1
2:21
Employment Court decisions in 2022 and 2023 found several former residents were employees, with the inspectorate seeking compensation and penalties on their behalf.
Thu, Aug 27
2:24
Sixty-one ex-residents allege they were subjected to forced child labour, forced labour and servitude while living in the West Coast religious community.
Wed, Aug 26
The restoration of the quake-damaged Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings was expected to cost at least $100 million.
Thu, Jul 16
2:32
Otago University Senior Research Fellow Kimberly O’Sullivan says new data shows the situation is not improving for those in hardship.
Tue, Jun 23
2:36
Vigilant Standtrue was convicted of seven charges involving four boys aged as young as eight, assaulted with sticks, pipes and farm tools over more than a decade.
Tue, May 5
A burglary at a Christchurch food pantry has underscored growing financial pressure on families as food prices continue to rise.
Sun, Mar 29
2:20
The 45-year-old appeared in the Christchurch District Court, charged with unlawful sexual connection, indecent assault, strangulation, and rape against four women.
Wed, Mar 25
Caroline Ansley, who lived at Centrepoint as a child, is joining forces with other cult survivors and their supporters in the hope their voices will spark change.
Sat, Jan 10
2:52
Kai Co says it will attempt to cut out any unnecessary handling in the distribution chain to bring down costs.
Thu, Jan 8
2:40
More than 300 assaults on ambulance staff were recorded last year – a 10% increase year-on-year.
Mon, Jan 5
2:31
The former Gloriavale leader pleaded guilty to twelve charges of abuse against six girls over a period of 20 years.
Sat, Jan 3
1:27
In July, Howard Temple pleaded guilty to 12 charges related to unwanted touching, hugging, and kissing, spanning more than two decades.
December 12, 2025
Rhys Blissett braved rain, wind and snow to run from Christchurch to Timaru – and back again.
October 28, 2025
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Jane Wrightson's backing a petition calling for action to address the housing crisis facing older people.
October 11, 2025
Wayne Dean, who oversees a church commonly referred to as the Two By Twos or The Truth - though it has no official name - has been leading its New Zealand branch for the past three years.
October 10, 2025
The man, whose name and occupation are suppressed, faces five charges relating to the possession and exportation of child exploitation material.
September 23, 2025
Outgoing Rare Disorders NZ chairman James McGoram says while he loves Aotearoa, "living here is quite literally killing me".
September 19, 2025
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The church has sent an email to its members with "resources created to offer possible pathways for those affected by sexual harm".
August 29, 2025
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Police said the person had been in verbal contact with firefighters at the Tyneside Mine near Greymouth.
August 27, 2025
1:32
Temple, 85, pleaded guilty to numerous counts of indecent assault, doing an indecent act, and common assault.
August 12, 2025
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The Prime Minister declined to answer questions about the Government's oversight of Gloriavale or whether he had received any recent briefings on the matter.
August 3, 2025
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On Wednesday, the 85-year-old grandfather pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault, five of doing an indecent act, and two of common assault.
July 31, 2025
The 85-year-old changed his plea to 12 charges on day three of his trial that was scheduled to last three weeks.
July 30, 2025
