The chairman of the Christchurch Foundation came out swinging when he fronted up, along with his chief executive, to a grilling from Christchurch city councillors on Thursday.
Kiwibank plans to close seven branches, including at The Palms in Christchurch, over the next year in a response to more customers moving online to do their banking.
Bruce Bunny is a veteran of 16 Coast to Coasts, including the brutal Longest Day - and now the legally blind Sumner 91-year-old has taken another leap into the unknown.
One of NZ's leading experts on gangs - Canterbury University lecturer Dr Jarrod Gilbert - says gang statistics from police aren't suitable for use by politicians.
Sleepless nights and long waiting times - that's the daily reality for Heathcote residents since February 14 as work to upgrade Port Hills Rd takes place from 6pm to 7am.