[ad_1] Supplied An artist’s impression of the renovated Inland Revenue building on the corner of Cashel and Madras streets in central Christchurch. Seven years after buying Christchurch’s largest office building to save it from demolition, Crown sold it to a property developer. Huadu International Management Group purchased the former Inland …
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[ad_1] This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and republished with permission. The foreign minister is not sure whether New Zealand has offended China, but admits that a statement made by a government official about taking his eyes off those who interfere with the country’s business is “strongly worded.” Dom …
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[ad_1] A $ 17.5 million plan to get rid of the “vulgar smell” that plagues a Christchurch suburb for 10 years is not enough to solve the problem, say local residents and city leaders. Christchurch city councilors will consider next week a proposal to improve their Bromley compost for two …
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[ad_1] A former C1 Espresso manager says she felt guilty about her role in what she believes was the “cult” atmosphere of harassment and surveillance of the Christchurch café. She claims the staff were afraid to voice their complaints due to the “spying on each other” culture created by owner …
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[ad_1] A Palmerston North couple’s dream homecoming with their long-awaited baby has turned into an expensive logistical nightmare. Elizabeth and James Dunne’s youngest son, Harrison, was born in Ireland in September, did not breathe or move, and suffered from a rare genetic disorder. You will need specialized medical care and …
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[ad_1] Lauren Biddle, American polo star found dead in Sumner. Photo / Supplied A Christchurch engineer was acquitted of supplying ecstasy to an American polo star before he died in his spa pool, but was convicted of attempting to pervert the course of justice by concealing his clothing from the …
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[ad_1] The New Zealand team was understandably happy that their signature new America’s Cup ship made an impressive debut in Waitemata Harbor on Friday. The Te Rehutai was rapidly foiling under sail on its first outing after being launched Thursday night. It was towed from the team’s base at around …
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[ad_1] A Christchurch engineer was found not guilty of supplying ecstasy to an American polo player who died of a drug overdose at his home. Lauren Biddle during a meeting at her home, prompting the 22-year-old to die from a drug overdose. Joseph Douglas McGirr, 39, faced two charges for …
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[ad_1] Tauranga City Council Mayor Tenby Powell resigned after the Council voted to bring in a Crown manager after conflict and dysfunction among elected members. Powell resigned today in a speech to a public meeting and called on commissioners to replace the council, an option local government minister Nanaia Mahuta …
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[ad_1] Things Dunedin Railways Ltd went into hibernation earlier this year due to the impact of Covid-19 on tourism. Dunedin is taking its rail stock out of hibernation, at least for a couple of months, to offer rail services during the summer. Mayor Aaron Hawkins said Dunedin City Council would …
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