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NZ First soars in latest poll; coalition extends lead

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

NZ First soars in latest poll; coalition extends lead

New Zealand First has soared to nearly 12 percent in the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll, its highest result since the survey launched in early 2021.

'Old order is over' - and why NZ should take heed

Prime Ministers Christopher Luxon (at rear) and Mark Carney at a dinner for US President Donald...

'Old order is over' - and why NZ should take heed

Canadian PM Mark Carney says middle and small powers mustn't cave in to bullying by great powers, and they should join forces to protect values and interests.

Mayors declare campaign expenses

Dan Gordon. Photo: Waimakariri District Council

Mayors' campaign spending revealed

Ever wondered how much it costs to run for the job of mayor in North Canterbury?

Staff threatened by armed robbers

Police were called after two armed people threatened staff at a Christchurch commercial premises early on Thursday morning.

Brodie Retallick takes over iconic event

Muscle Car Madness this weekend will be Craig Stare’s last hoorah as the man-in-charge of organising the world-renowned event in North Canterbury.

Aucklanders lured south by 'big-little city'

Aucklanders lured south by 'big-little city'

Auckland first-home buyers and other out-of-towners continue to be lured to Christchurch as property values grow at a faster rate than other main centres.

Pole-swinging perpetrator pepper-sprayed in bedroom fracas

Pole-swinging perpetrator pepper-sprayed in bedroom fracas

A Dunedin man barricaded himself in a bedroom and swung a metal pole at police attempting to arrest him over an alleged crime spree.

Otago ticket scoops $5.3m Lotto win

Otago ticket scoops $5.3m Lotto win

An Otago Lotto player is $5.3 million richer after winning Powerball first division in last night's draw.

'Complex' search at campground, bodies found in Papamoa

Searchers will work overnight to look for people missing in a huge landslip at a Mt Maunganui campground. Two bodies have been found at a slip in neighbouring Papamoa.

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