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'I do not have to listen to you:' Council worker dismissed bosses' requests as 'trivial'

Simon Mutonhori then challenged his dismissal by Wairoa District Council.

$135m distributed last year by iwi to members

Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.

Hallensteins profit hit by tough NZ market

The wider business reported an increase in sales of 7.7% for the first half.

Booming: NZ v Oz over-70s cricket ‘test match’ showcases golden oldies sport

Mike Thorpe went along to watch the experienced players at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

Not fit for office: How to remove ‘impaired’ Prime Ministers

One of the options suggests medical assessments before and during office for future PMs.

Die-hard Cantabrian family fight to save iconic mural from Orion repaint

'It's not going to get painted, I'll be putting the hose on it straight away.'

Elliott Smith: Why I was wrong about Rob Penney and the Crusaders

OPINION: Penney’s consistent selections and fewer injuries have stabilised the team.

Editorial: World Cup success could transform NZ football’s future

OPINION: The game here is about to go through a big surge.

Jeanswest parent company enters administration, hundreds of Australian jobs at risk

But the New Zealand arm is not in administration.

Former Wallaby gets his chance in Crusaders shuffle

All the ins and outs ahead of the seventh round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Christchurch student faces criminal charges after teachers attacked with scissors

The student has since been excluded from the school.

‘Renewed energy’: Police seek guns in hunt for West Coast cold case killer

Police have reopened a cold case from 1998 in Kakapotahi, West Coast.

Horror Christchurch rental: Landlord agrees to pay $13k to vulnerable tenants

The rental had a leaking roof and gutters which overflowed into the dining room.

The secret of survival – Winston Peters is set to turn 80

Winston Peters was given a surprise gift by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Why the All Whites' World Cup qualification matters for NZ football

The All Whites qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 win over New Caledonia.

‘Campus-like feel’: Inside Argosy’s new development in Auckland

Argosy’s emphasis on greening its retrofitted portfolio helps attract long-term tenants.