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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 1m

While roadworks around Christchurch’s new stadium are largely complete, all-nighters and minor disruptions can be expected again before Christmas.

‘Final piece’ of stadium street roadworks to start

While roadworks around Christchurch’s new stadium are largely complete, all-nighters and minor disruptions can be expected again before Christmas.

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All parties raising concerns agree New Zealand's laws and regulations governing gene technology do need to be modernised, but disagree over what the final bill should look like.

NZ First to withhold support for Gene Tech bill unless major changes are made

All parties raising concerns agree New Zealand's laws and regulations governing gene technology do need to be modernised, but disagree over what the final bill should look like.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 4m

The Waimate District mayor says he knew it would be a tight race, but preliminary results put him back in office in a narrow win over his former deputy.

Rowley prepares for fifth term after ‘hectic weekend’

The Waimate District mayor says he knew it would be a tight race, but preliminary results put him back in office in a narrow win over his former deputy.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 22m

Long-running Auckland magazine Metro has confirmed the departure of its editor and three other full-time staff.

Metro Magazine confirms job cuts, including current editor

Long-running Auckland magazine Metro has confirmed the departure of its editor and three other full-time staff.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 22m

A disrespectful guest, an aggravated host, and a fatal shooting. These are the key elements in the murder trial of James Arthur Holder, who claims self-defence.

Christchurch man who shot and killed 'obnoxious' late night guest denies murder

A disrespectful guest, an aggravated host, and a fatal shooting. These are the key elements in the murder trial of James Arthur Holder, who claims self-defence.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 22m

Unsuccessful mayoral candidate Peter Bennett says he gave it a “good go’’ and the votes show a lot of people believed in him.

‘The people have spoken’: New councillors excited to get on with job

Unsuccessful mayoral candidate Peter Bennett says he gave it a “good go’’ and the votes show a lot of people believed in him.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 1h

After progress results were too close to call, the architectural designer says he is relieved by Monday’s preliminary results and is looking forward to getting stuck in.

Benjamin Stace wins final Marlborough council seat by 29 votes

After progress results were too close to call, the architectural designer says he is relieved by Monday’s preliminary results and is looking forward to getting stuck in.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 1h

A Ministry of Education land sale has sealed the hub’s fate, home to markets, classes, prayer and support groups for thousands of people east of central Christchurch.

'Big mess': Phillipstown Community Hub to close after decade of service

A Ministry of Education land sale has sealed the hub’s fate, home to markets, classes, prayer and support groups for thousands of people east of central Christchurch.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 1h

The Maritime Union is pleading with the Government to prevent up to 32 jobs on a Timaru-based cement carrier from being replaced by foreign labour.

‘Blow to coastal shipping’: Seafarers fight for jobs

The Maritime Union is pleading with the Government to prevent up to 32 jobs on a Timaru-based cement carrier from being replaced by foreign labour.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 1h

While official results won’t be declared for days, the second wave of counting has seen some races tighten - with less than 100 votes between leaders in some cases.

Mayoral races narrow after preliminary vote tally

While official results won’t be declared for days, the second wave of counting has seen some races tighten - with less than 100 votes between leaders in some cases.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 2h

Preliminary election results have confirmed Tom Campbell as mayor while introducing changes to the council line-up.

Invercargill: Campbell confirmed as mayor

Preliminary election results have confirmed Tom Campbell as mayor while introducing changes to the council line-up.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 2h

The Gore district recorded the highest voter turnout in Southland, with 53.9% of enrolled voters having their say in the local body elections.

No changes in Gore or Southland District preliminary results

The Gore district recorded the highest voter turnout in Southland, with 53.9% of enrolled voters having their say in the local body elections.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 3h

Licensed Building Practitioners registrar Duncan Connor said the fine reflected the seriousness of the offending

Builder Lucy Walsh fined for forgery and working while suspended

Licensed Building Practitioners registrar Duncan Connor said the fine reflected the seriousness of the offending

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 3h

Returning Invercargill City Council councillor Steve Broad says he’s overwhelmed to be the highest-polling candidate.

Steve Broad rises from by-election to highest-polling candidate

Returning Invercargill City Council councillor Steve Broad says he’s overwhelmed to be the highest-polling candidate.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 3h

The Christchurch-based property developer has big plans to list on the NZX in 2027, but has to meet stringent requirements first.

Christchurch-founded Williams Corporation set sights on stock exchange listing

The Christchurch-based property developer has big plans to list on the NZX in 2027, but has to meet stringent requirements first.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 4h

He charged 59 transactions to the company over about 16 months, for items which he then took home.

Site manager took home $28k of tools and supplies his employer paid for

He charged 59 transactions to the company over about 16 months, for items which he then took home.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 4h

The battle of the big men between Josh Lord and Sam Darry was perhaps Scott Robertson’s toughest call, as he picks just one uncapped player in his 36.

Who won out in the tightest All Blacks selection decision for grand slam tour

The battle of the big men between Josh Lord and Sam Darry was perhaps Scott Robertson’s toughest call, as he picks just one uncapped player in his 36.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 4h

All 20 living hostages are expected to be released at one time to the Red Cross, then driven to a military base to reunite with families or to a hospital.

Israel expects hostages to be freed from Gaza 'in a few hours' as ceasefire holds

All 20 living hostages are expected to be released at one time to the Red Cross, then driven to a military base to reunite with families or to a hospital.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 4h

The first event at Christchurch’s new stadium will be both virtual and a fundraiser, aiming to raise money to feed thousands of Canterbury kids.

The first event at One NZ stadium has been revealed - and it’s for charity

The first event at Christchurch’s new stadium will be both virtual and a fundraiser, aiming to raise money to feed thousands of Canterbury kids.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 4h

A white striped crossing has been painted in white on Timaru’s King St, near the intersection with Royal St, at the south end of town.

‘Potentially dangerous’: Unapproved pedestrian crossing appears on SH1

A white striped crossing has been painted in white on Timaru’s King St, near the intersection with Royal St, at the south end of town.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 4h

Two young women who’d been drinking died after the ute they were in rolled nearly a 100m down steep bank, a coroner has ruled.

Two teens, a night in the hills, and a deadly mix of alcohol and inexperience

Two young women who’d been drinking died after the ute they were in rolled nearly a 100m down steep bank, a coroner has ruled.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 4h

Westland’s incumbent Helen Lash is nipping at the heels of 82-year-old businesswoman Jacquie Grant - and both are fired up.

4 votes in it: NZ’s ‘oldest tranny mayor’ clinging to victory

Westland’s incumbent Helen Lash is nipping at the heels of 82-year-old businesswoman Jacquie Grant - and both are fired up.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 4h

Police are clearing Aurora College in Invercargill following a report of an assault.

School being cleared after unsubstantiated assault report

Police are clearing Aurora College in Invercargill following a report of an assault.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 5h

The 86-year-old company that put jetboats on New Zealand rivers is betting its future on Christchurch’s manufacturing strength.

HamiltonJet’s multimillion-dollar expansion to add 30 jobs

The 86-year-old company that put jetboats on New Zealand rivers is betting its future on Christchurch’s manufacturing strength.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 5h

A new regional park will be created on Banks Peninsula, with the Christchurch City Council spending $3 million to buy land overlooking Wairewa/Lake Forsyth for public recreation and conservation.

$3m Banks Peninsula property to become new regional park

A new regional park will be created on Banks Peninsula, with the Christchurch City Council spending $3 million to buy land overlooking Wairewa/Lake Forsyth for public recreation and conservation.

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