Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

The Press

@thepress.co.nz

590 followers 35 following 1.6K posts

News, photos, life in Canterbury and the South Island from The Press. Email [email protected] thepress.co.nz linkin.bio/thepress_nz Cover photo by Peter Meecham/The Press

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 5h

Well before the sun rises, the roller doors open to an unassuming warehouse in Christchurch. Voting papers for most local body elections in New Zealand will be processed here.

From about 5.20am, tens of thousands of votes from across the country are delivered, sorted and processed by Electionz’s…

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 8h

The businessman, one of Christchurch’s richest, was convicted and disqualified from driving for half a year.

Millionaire businessman fined $400 for drink driving

The businessman, one of Christchurch’s richest, was convicted and disqualified from driving for half a year.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 8h

The “risks” posed by Beijing-based DiDi ‒ now operating in Auckland and Wellington ‒ are “not acceptable in the current parliamentary environment”, a directive seen by The Post reveals.

MPs, political staff banned from using Chinese-owned ride-share app

The “risks” posed by Beijing-based DiDi ‒ now operating in Auckland and Wellington ‒ are “not acceptable in the current parliamentary environment”, a directive seen by The Post reveals.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 9h

A stolen vehicle reached speeds up to 160kph before being spiked. The four young occupants called police to pick them up from outside a McDonald’s.

Boys, 11, 12 and 13, steal multiple cars during high speed South Island road trip

A stolen vehicle reached speeds up to 160kph before being spiked. The four young occupants called police to pick them up from outside a McDonald’s.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 9h

Two advanced transport incubators will soon be operational, providing life-saving care for the most fragile patients thanks to a $100,000 donation from a Timaru trust.

Rescue helicopters to get new incubators

Two advanced transport incubators will soon be operational, providing life-saving care for the most fragile patients thanks to a $100,000 donation from a Timaru trust.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 9h

The official cash rate dropped by 50 basis points on Wednesday, more than some economists had picked.

ANZ first to cut mortgage rates after OCR drop

The official cash rate dropped by 50 basis points on Wednesday, more than some economists had picked.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 10h

West Coast Regional Council staff are trying to track down the source of human E coli bacteria in Orowaiti Lagoon - and septic tanks are in their sights.

More sleuthing planned to track E coli in Westport lagoon

West Coast Regional Council staff are trying to track down the source of human E coli bacteria in Orowaiti Lagoon - and septic tanks are in their sights.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 10h

Nelson mayor Nick Smith made the comments as Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says the Government is considering how to grow aquaculture to a scale rivalling the beef sector.

Aquaculture offers city way out of ‘economic hole’, sector told

Nelson mayor Nick Smith made the comments as Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says the Government is considering how to grow aquaculture to a scale rivalling the beef sector.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 10h

Fire and Emergency NZ received several calls about smoke spotted in the Wither Hills.

Grass fire at Wither Hills in Marlborough

Fire and Emergency NZ received several calls about smoke spotted in the Wither Hills.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 10h

A hooded burglar smashed his way into Waffle Haus on New Regent St in the early hours of the morning, a day after another popular cafe was burgled.

‘We never thought we’d be a target’: Second cafe on busy Christchurch street broken into

A hooded burglar smashed his way into Waffle Haus on New Regent St in the early hours of the morning, a day after another popular cafe was burgled.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 10h

Bill Wilson was destined for greatness in the legal field. A controversy got in the way.

Brilliant, generous but tragic career of Supreme Court judge Bill Wilson - obituary

Bill Wilson was destined for greatness in the legal field. A controversy got in the way.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 12h

The 78-year-old victim needed an 11-hour surgery after being struck multiple times with an axe.

Golden Bay man pleads guilty to attempted murder of his father

The 78-year-old victim needed an 11-hour surgery after being struck multiple times with an axe.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 12h

With just three days to go in this year’s local body elections, more than 22,700 eligible voters in the Timaru District are yet to have their say.

Where are the other 22,700 voters?

With just three days to go in this year’s local body elections, more than 22,700 eligible voters in the Timaru District are yet to have their say.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 12h

Central bank appears to be leaving the door open to more than one further cut by describing its openness to “further reductions”.

Reserve Bank slashes OCR by 0.5% to strengthen recovery

Central bank appears to be leaving the door open to more than one further cut by describing its openness to “further reductions”.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 12h

Canterbury will boast two All Black hookers for Sunday’s clash with Counties Manukau with George Bell getting the starting nod.

Current All Black hooker on bench for NPC playoff as ex-test rake starts

Canterbury will boast two All Black hookers for Sunday’s clash with Counties Manukau with George Bell getting the starting nod.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 12h

Another company owned by property developer Andrew Bendemski, a former bankrupt who had land development projects in Christchurch and Wānaka, and an apartment development in Auckland, has collapsed.

New liquidation for troubled developer with $100m-plus in company debts

Another company owned by property developer Andrew Bendemski, a former bankrupt who had land development projects in Christchurch and Wānaka, and an apartment development in Auckland, has collapsed.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 12h

Christchurch is dominating the commercial property market, with some of the lowest vacancy rates in the country.

The city dominating New Zealand's commercial property market

Christchurch is dominating the commercial property market, with some of the lowest vacancy rates in the country.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 12h

Another company owned by property developer Andrew Bendemski, a former bankrupt who had land development projects in Christchurch and Wānaka, and an apartment development in Auckland, has collapsed.

New liquidation for troubled developer with $100m-plus in company debts

Another company owned by property developer Andrew Bendemski, a former bankrupt who had land development projects in Christchurch and Wānaka, and an apartment development in Auckland, has collapsed.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 13h

Having riders from across the ditch coming to Southland to compete in the Yunca Junior tour is a positive, says race director Marc Prutton.

Australians create stronger challenge for Yunca Junior Tour

Having riders from across the ditch coming to Southland to compete in the Yunca Junior tour is a positive, says race director Marc Prutton.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 14h

The powerful hooker will take up his new contract from 2027.

Blues dip into Crusaders academy to sign son of former Warriors flyer

The powerful hooker will take up his new contract from 2027.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 14h

A person has been flown to hospital in a critical condition after a single-vehicle crash that blocked State Highway 1.

Person critically injured in North Canterbury crash

A person has been flown to hospital in a critical condition after a single-vehicle crash that blocked State Highway 1.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 15h

The aspirations are right, but the resourcing to achieve them is missing, Southland’s hospice experts say.

Hospice Southland has issues with Govt’s palliative care proposals

The aspirations are right, but the resourcing to achieve them is missing, Southland’s hospice experts say.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 15h

Central Otago, Clutha and Gore district councils have received approval from the Department of Internal Affairs to create the South Island's biggest joint council water company.

Southern Waters approved by Department of Internal Affairs

Central Otago, Clutha and Gore district councils have received approval from the Department of Internal Affairs to create the South Island's biggest joint council water company.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 15h

The famously straight talking host of Police Ten 7 has died at age 78 after living with cancer.

Police Ten 7 host Graham Bell dies

The famously straight talking host of Police Ten 7 has died at age 78 after living with cancer.

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 16h

Video features Peace Action Ōtautahi spokesperson Joseph Bray explaining why they the protesters are there.