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Full investigation needed into complaints against Christchurch councillor
A former Christchurch mayor says voters have to make a call whether they are comfortable with voting for an embattled councillor.
Councillors reveal when they knew of Swiggs' 'inappropriate' behaviour
The Christchurch City Council closed its final meeting of the term on today, and Mayor Lianne Dalziel is still refusing to comment further on the allegations of inappropriate behaviour by one of her…
Christchurch's lesser-known mayoral hopefuls reveal their policies
Opening up a skid pad, create more housing for single people and make the central city dog friendly: policies from Christchurch's lesser-known mayoral candidates.
Excitement builds for punters and pubs ahead of the Rugby World Cup
One pub owner is putting a $1000 bar tab on the line over the first All Blacks try scorer.
'Great day for Hornby': $35m leisure centre to go ahead
Residents in the Christchurch suburb of Hornby are celebrating after the city council voted unanimously to forge ahead with the planned leisure complex.
Airport security changes uncertain after mosque attacks
The future of the the country's domestic airport security remains unclear despite it being reviewed after the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Mental health test participants could be identified, group warns
A website quiz about mental health could lead to users being identified, experts warn.
NZ's racism far more casual than elsewhere, says academic
A Christchurch academic says people are being made more aware of casual racism in New Zealand. Video
'Very dehumanising': Student from Tonga speaks out over racial abuse
A Tongan student has described the racial abuse she has faced since moving to New Zealand. Video
Over 10 billion cigarette butts pollute country's ecosystem
New Zealand's first national litter audit has found there are more than 2000 cigarettes for every person.
Two Canterbury building firms fail
A Canterbury construction firm whose staff and contractors said they were owed thousands has gone into liquidation and its sister company has ceased trading.
Racism among minorities: 'Every person has capacity to discriminate'
Video - A Cambodian-New Zealander believes racism is an issue amongst minority groups in New Zealand. Video
Racism: More education on globalised world needed - Muslim advocate
A well-known Christchurch Muslim community advocate says he encountered racist abuse throughout his New Zealand upbringing. Video
'Systemic failure' in library closure shocks mayor
Managers at the Kāpiti Coast District Council failed to act on staff concerns about the state of a now-closed library, a review has concluded.
Painter says under-fire building firm failed to pay $10,000
A painter says he is owed money from a Canterbury building firm, where former staff have alleged they weren't paid wages.
Council boss's salary: 'The problem here is the amount of money we're paying'
A Christchurch councillor believes the public should have some say over how much should be paid to a council chief executive. Audio
