Two dozen new-build homes have hit Christchurch’s property market, but young first-time buyers should stay clear.

Neha Sharma appeared to be an honest, hard-working Christchurch property manager at Oranga Tamariki. Until she and her husband conned the Government agency out of more than $2 million.

Days after Calder Stewart unveiled plans for a "$3 billion" inland port in South Otago, the government has stumped up $8 million for the rival project in Mosgiel.