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South must make most of Forsyth Barr while it can

Ireland rugby team arriving at Dunedin Airport on Wednesday. PHOTO:PETER MCINTOSH

Opinion: South must make most of Forsyth Barr while it can

Big rugby tests in Dunedin are special occasions but for how long? It is hard to see Christchurch councillors making the sensible call to drawback on the city's overly ambitious stadium plans.

Owe the council money? Don't worry about paying

As far as I'm concerned, it is wrong on so many levels, writes John MacDonald. Photo: Supplied

Opinion: Owe Christchurch council money? Don't worry about paying

If you've got an outstanding parking fine from Christchurch City Council, don't bother paying it - just get yourself a meeting with the mayor and it will disappear, writes John MacDonald.

Ian Foster is no match for Razor Robertson

Opinion: Ian Foster is no match for Razor Robertson

If Crusaders coach Scott Robertson and All Blacks coach Ian Foster were TV sets, Foster would be black and white and Razor would be high-def full colour.

Santa parade priceless, until now

This year's Christchurch Santa Parade will cost $15 per person and be held indoors. Photo:...

John MacDonald: Santa parade priceless, until now

Following today's news the Christchurch Santa Parade is coming back but, this time, it won't be free, Newstalk ZB host John MacDonald wonders if it will be worth it.

No need for two covered stadiums

Concept plans for Christchurch’s covered stadium. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

Opinion: No need for two covered stadiums

Opinion: One major question seems to be left out of the Christchurch debates about its planned new stadium.

PM's reward for Trevor Mallard is 'outrageous'

John MacDonald: PM's reward for Trevor Mallard is 'outrageous'

We probably all know - or, at least, know of - someone who has been an absolute shocker at their job - but somehow they've gone on to get an even better job.

Only two options for Christchurch stadium

An artist's impression of Canterbury's multi-use arena. Image: Supplied

Lianne Dalziel: Only two options for Christchurch stadium

When I announced I was standing for mayor in 2013, I was excited by the fact we were building a new city, writes Lianne Dalziel.

Wastewater plant compensation offer stinks

Christchurch's wastewater treatment plant caught fire in November last year. Photo: George Heard

John MacDonald: Wastewater plant compensation offer stinks

It's been 208 days since the fire at the Christchurch wastewater plant, so the council's $200 equates to just 96 cents a day for affected residents, writes John MacDonald.

Christchurch stadium: We can't stop now, build it no matter the cost

Image of Canterbury Multi-Use Arena. Photo / Supplied

Christchurch stadium: We can't stop now, build it no matter the cost

Message to Christchurch. Just build it. Christchurch needs a stadium and it needs it now! I believe it is money that will be well spent and I assure you it will be a real asset for the city, writes Hamish Clark.

I'm sorry Bromley, $41 million is too much

John MacDonald: I'm sorry Bromley, $41 million is too much

Christchurch City Council has a real dilemma on its hands with the composting plant in Bromley, writes John MacDonald.

Memo to council - 'Don't press pause on stadium'

Christchurch's planned new stadium Te Kaha. Image: Supplied

John MacDonald: Memo to council - 'Please don't press pause on stadium'

Please don't go back to the drawing board because the budget for Christchurch's new stadium has blown out again, writes Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings host John MacDonald.

Airport invested in saving Earth

Christchurch Airport pictured last year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Airport invested in saving Earth

Christchurch Airport is making a green transition, writes Piers Locke.

Council flying a flag for the overthinkers

John MacDonald: Christchurch council flying a flag for the overthinkers and paranoid

Christchurch City Council is flying the flag on behalf of the overthinkers and the paranoid, writes Newstalk ZB host John MacDonald.

Opinion: What a foul-smelling stench

The wastewater treatment plant's damaged roof after the fire. Photo: Christchurch City Council

Hamish Clark: No one should have to pay full rates to endure Christchurch's foul-smelling stench

Nothing beats a great day in Christchurch near the beach - except for the stink in the air out east, writes Hamish Clark.

Council opened a can of worms over Bromley stench

The Christchurch wastewater treatment plant fire last year. Photo: Star News

John MacDonald: Council opened a can of worms over Bromley stench

Everyone in Christchurch has smelt the wastewater plant stench at some point and pretty much everyone is now talking about it, writes John MacDonald.

Who wants to live in an octopus's garden?

Flooding in Christchurch on May 30 last year. Photo: Gety Images

John MacDonald: Who wants to live in an octopus's garden?

No one can tell me that climate change is fake news, writes Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings host John MacDonald.

Is it time for a Christchurch super city?

John MacDonald: Is it time for a Christchurch super city?

We need to seriously consider creating a Super City by merging the Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri councils, writes John MacDonald.

Remembering dad’s war time race

Anne Ny with her father Walter Scott’s WW2 memorabilia, including the Trieste Handicap race...

Dad’s war time race a 'fitting celebration' for Kiwi soldiers in Italy

Anne Ny writes about her father Walter Scott and the famous trotting race he and other Kiwi troops organised at Trieste, Italy, in 1944 just after the war in Europe ended.

Mazda Demio: I took the risk - and it got nicked

Opinion: Most stolen car in NZ: I took the risk - and it got nicked

A Christchurch resident knew the Mazda Demio was the most stolen vehicle in NZ - but she decided to roll the dice and look what happened.

Opinion: To NZ, with love from Queenstown

Last week, the Otago Daily Times reported about 60 businesses within the CBD did not expect to...

To New Zealand, with love from Queenstown

Everyone loves to see the belle of the ball slip over on the dancefloor. It’s called schadenfreude - and Queenstown has been on the receiving end, writes Great Southern Television boss Philip Smith.

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