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An artist’s impression of the Metro Sports Facility northern entry.
Caption:An artist’s impression of the Metro Sports Facility northern entry.Photo credit:Christchurch City CouncilThe Facility is intended to be located near Hagley Park.SuppliedGreater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan WoodsRNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
Jacinda Ardern spoke to reporters on her first visit to Christchurch as Prime Minister.
Earthquake-damaged home in Sumner, Christchurch.
Prime Minister elect Jacinda Ardern announcing the allocation of ministerial portfolios today.
An artist’s impression of a new Christchurch stadium.
Bill English spoke on the site of the planned Christchurch Convention Centre.
Generic of police - Wellesley Street stabbing
Waitaki District councillor Sven Thelning.
The Waimakariri District Council has adopted its annual plan, with an average rate rise of 4.99 percent.
Waitaki District councillor Sven Thelning.
Queues at Auckland’s JetStar counter amid flight cancellations on 26 June 2026. Credit: RNZ / Jeremy Rees
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers after a damning report into police conduct.
Sarah Rodgers and Kathy Hughes in the Wellington Hospital flight simulator
The facility for the government’s military style academy pilot for youth offenders in Palmerston North.