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Mayor warns of problems if MP elected

Lianne Dalziel.

Christchurch mayor Bob Parker says Lianne Dalziel has bad-mouthed the city council and the Government for the past three years and that will cause problems if she is elected mayor.

Updated 24 minutes ago

More reforms to gaming bill

Pokie machines.

The Government has announced plans to further reform the gaming sector to reduce gambling harm following significant changes to Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell's bill.

Updated 34 minutes ago

Greens abandon idea of printing money

Russel Norman.

The Green Party has abandoned its idea to print an extra $2 billion to help bring down the value of the New Zealand dollar. But co-leader Russel Norman says it will still push for monetary policy reforms.

Outbreak of Hepatitis A in Ashburton

Health officials say people not washing their hands properly are contributing to an outbreak of Hepatitis A in Ashburton.

Updated 5 minutes ago

CD says be ready for cold snap

Civil Defence is urging people in parts of the South Island to stock up on essential items and prepare for power cuts that predicted bad weather could bring.

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