Three top Christchurch council executives lose their jobs
The restructure is expected to save the council between $600k and $700k.
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'Shaggy swamp monster' loses 16kg fleece
The sheep had been roaming around Scroggs Hill for at least two years.
Salmon no-show: 200 unlucky entrants at fishing competition
The competition prizes totalled $10,000 but no-one caught a salmon.
Kiwi scientist involved in 'exciting finding' for HIV cure
Otago graduate Professor Carole McArthur in research team in fresh discovery.
'Anti-fascist researchers' detected Christchurch mosque threat
Anonymous activist group called Paparoa were responsible for raising the alarm.
Chch mosque threats: Blocking 4chan website should be a priority, expert says
NZ intelligence agencies urged to do better at blocking white supremacists online.
Prison within a prison: Secret $3m unit to hold Christchurch mosque shooter
Mosque shooter and two violent criminals are locked up in a "prison within a prison".
Woman's tenancy terminated over rubbish, smoke alarm removal
The woman refused to let landlord onto the property for an inspection: Tenancy Tribunal.
Four people injured after two serious crashes overnight
Two people were initially trapped in their car after colliding with a bus in Christchurch.
50 years a fireman - still the best career
Mike 'Ringo' Harwood has worked 50 years in the busiest fire station in the country.
Music to the ears: Crowded House's nationwide tour back on this month
Something to sing about: Crowded House's "To The Island" tour is all go.
Erebus family member adds voice to memorial protest
The National Erebus Memorial intends to pay tribute to 257 killed in 1979 plane crash.
'Immeasurable pain': Rubber bands used on dog in DIY castration attempt
The dog was found in Christchurch on Wednesday and the SPCA is appealing for information.
US polo star's spa pool death: Joseph McGirr jailed for 20 months
Joseph McGirr 'freaked' and buried her clothes after sudden death at party.
Chch mosques bomb threat: Man granted name suppression
Police charged the man on Thursday following threats made on internet site 4chan .
'Unquantifiable loss': Anger over council staffer error
The planner responsible, and other staff, have subsequently resigned.
'Hardly slept': Neighbours shocked after man charged with threatening to kill worshippers
Neighbours spent a sleepless night after finding out the news.
'They're not welcome': Southland mayor's message to Destiny Church leaders
The couple plan to attend an Invercargill church service on Sunday.
Man jailed for forcing himself on elderly neighbour
Raukawa Knight, 42, was intoxicated and angry at the time of the attack.
Man charged with threatening to kill over messages about Chch mosques
A 27-year-old man will appear in court tomorrow.
Five-star southern resort spending $4m-plus on expansion
Now is the right time for the expansion, executive says.
Watch: Driver ploughs through fence, abandons baby in car
A witness said the driver told him he was being chased.
Chris Lynch: Council-owned company's rebranding financially reckless in pandemic
OPINION: Vbase has announced it will now be known as 'Venues Ōtautahi.'
Covid-19: KiwiRail stopping TranzAlpine bookings after May
Grey District mayor Tania Gibson says train plays big part region's economy.
Former ASB Classic director appointed to SailGP team
Budge was instrumental in luring some of tennis' biggest stars to Auckland.
Christchurch council staff report ongoing issues: Survey
37 per cent of staff disagreed the council was open and transparent with information.
Canterbury lab offers NZ's first saliva drug test for employers
Employers can do the swabs themselves.
Crusaders open door for private investors
Equity partners armed with deep pockets are not the only investors being sought.
Stranded Kiwis having their OE in Queenstown
A new business relocates Kiwis into Queenstown, Wanaka and Central Otago.
Sir Russell Coutts driving for the full 18 holes at holiday home
He has applied to add another three holes to his private golf course.
Inside NZ's smallest school: Four pupils (and counting)
The school was closed after funding was cut for a supervisor.
Passenger repatriated from Queenstown in private jet
Queenstown Airport says Covid-19 health and safety protocols were followed.
'Extremely frustrating': Destiny Church leaders not welcome in South Island
Brian Tamaki sighted in Te Anau, much to the frustration of locals.
Huge film park planned for Wanaka
Proposed studio set will include a replica of part of New York's Central Park.