The Press - December 11, 2025

Sharp climb in coalmine cleanup cost

‘Fourth’ house fire in 10 years for mega landlord

Opening ceremony sets tone for next four days

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Councillors’ pay jumps to almost $127,000

Poll has Labour ahead but coalition forming govt

Huge coalmine cleanup bill looms

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Inquiry majority backs going further than under-16 ban

Parts of central city to keep the old 50kph limit

‘Nasty shock’ as 32 parked cars broken into at track

Fake council signs pop up around city – and real council is delighted

School itself likely to blame for mouldy food

100,000+ contactless payments in first month

Gondola rises on priority roll

Record travel surge to hit Chch Airport next Friday

Cannabis odour blamed on joint smoked earlier

Bar pins closure on $50k building consent dispute

Agency issues unprecedented alert over malware danger facing public

Bill shelved because of Trump worry

Backdown on WFH changes

Governor sees encouraging recovery signs

Minister seeks advice after ruling on carers

Coach rebuilding a community

Poorer quality in planning, and the triumph of monied interests

Big increase in US philanthropist’s donations

App empowers the disabled

Hope and a horticultural whodunnit

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Why former victims’ adviser says we need $14m watchdog

Why former victims’ adviser says we need $14m watchdog

The Finance Minister and her fiscal ‘fudges’

Teachers’ admin burden Cheered by Ayn Rand

Grammatical fads

Double standard

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Productivity challenge now energy challenge

Gas is running out, but crisis can be averted

Pope insists on role for Europe

Democrat makes history in Miami

Play sport or read, under-16s told

At least 22 people killed in office fire

Two peace deals at risk

Social media does shrink attention

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