Australian company takes ownership of MediaWorks
Australian company takes ownership of MediaWorks
Australian outdoor media company QMS has taken full ownership of New Zealand advertising and radio company MediaWorks.
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South Island to get a taste of winter
South Island to get a taste of winter
Cantabrians may be in for a taste of winter weather tomorrow, with strong winds, heavy rain and cooler temperatures in the forecast.
Lip filler nightmare puts woman in hospital
Lip filler nightmare puts woman in hospital and left her with smile she 'hates'
A woman who was told she had a "gummy smile" and that lip filler would improve its appearance ended up being treated in hospital for damage caused by a blocked blood vessel.
Cheviot postman calls time after 48 years on the job
Cheviot postman calls time after 48 years on the job
A temporary job after finishing high school has finally ended for Murray Burnett who has retired after 48 years working as Cheviot’s postie.
Firefighters battle large industrial blaze
Firefighters battle large industrial blaze
A large fire at a Christchurch industrial building on Monday afternoon has caused thick black smoke to billow into the air.
28,000 'prohibited' heaters still a fire risk in NZ
28,000 'prohibited' heaters still a fire risk in NZ
People are being urged to check their bathrooms again to ensure they do not have a type of Serene heater that is a major fire risk.
Graeme bids farewell to thermal hot pools
Graeme bids farewell to thermal hot pools
In February 2000, a fresh-faced Graeme Abbot arrived in Hanmer Springs to take on the role of general manager at Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve.
Husband and wife shaping future firefighters
Canterbury husband and wife shaping future firefighters
A husband and wife team are taking pride in training the next generation of firefighters in Canterbury.
Smoky haze over Christchurch
'Blocking the sun out': Smoky haze over Christchurch
Smoke from a large controlled burn-off in Christchurch drifted across the city on Monday morning.
Police take formal statement after MP's wife allegedly assaulted
Police take formal statement after MP's wife allegedly assaulted
Labour's chief whip says the alleged assault of an MP's wife on Saturday is unacceptable and reignites concerns about the threats MPs and their families face.
Big future flagged for fast-growing sport
Big future flagged for fast-growing sport
Rugby, football, netball and cricket have held a monopoly on kids’ sport for years - but flag football is challenging the status quo in Canterbury.
Woolworths supermarkets close due to electronic pricing glitch
Woolworths supermarkets close due to electronic pricing glitch
All of NZ's 185 Woolworths stores closed for a time on Monday morning due to a problem with electronic price tags.
Racing Bulls F1 gamble misfires in Japan
Racing Bulls F1 gamble misfires in Japan
The Racing Bulls gamble for Kiwi driver Liam Lawson to race long before a pit stop misfired in the Japanese Grand Prix as he finished 17th of the 20 cars.
Tsunami siren test fails
Tsunami siren test fails
An investigation is under way after something went wrong with the planned tsunami siren test in Christchurch on Sunday morning.
Music festival security guard sentenced
Music festival security guard sentenced for upskirt recordings of 40 women
Joseph Mosen secretly filmed up the skirts of dozens of women in shops and then did it again to concertgoers while working as a security guard at the Electric Avenue festival in Christchurch.
Sexually violated teen feels abuser’s mental health given priority
Sexually violated teen feels abuser’s mental health given priority
A Christchurch teen who had to wait almost three years to face her mentally ill abuser in court says the long and frustrating process to getting justice was “bulls***”.
MP Shane Jones' wife 'assaulted' at airport
MP Shane Jones' wife 'assaulted' at airport
Dot Jones - wife of NZ First MP Shane Jones - has been assaulted at Auckland Airport.
Thieves target scout hall heat pumps
Thieves target scout hall heat pumps
A Christchurch scout hall was burgled and vandalised over the weekend, causing about $10,000 in damage.
Frontline council staff targeted
Frontline council staff targeted as abuse, threats and assaults increase
A parking warden being struck with wet plaster was one of a growing number of abusive incidents reported by staff at a Canterbury council.
Ben Hunt wins elusive Otago Rally trophy
Ben Hunt wins elusive Otago Rally trophy
After more than a decade of trying, Auckland’s Ben Hunt can finally add the elusive Otago Rally trophy to his cabinet.