Anna Sargent

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Anna Sargent

The Christchurch man behind a major black market tobacco operation has been jailed for more than three years. Zijing Yu, 42, was arrested in June last year after an illicit cigarette factory was uncovered by police and Customs. The illegal operation imported more than 740 kilograms of tobacco and 25,000 cigarettes. Yu's offending was uncovered after he broke into a Customs-controlled area, where his undeclared tobacco shipments were being held pending clearance.

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Anna Sargent

By Anna SargentChristchurch's long-awaited $683 million stadium is on track to open its doors in one year's time. Journalists were given a look inside the construction site to mark the milestone on Monday. A year until the new central city stadium opensChristchurch Mayor Phil Mauger said he was thrilled the stadium was on budget and on track to open in April 2026. The city council said the stadium was Christchurch's largest ever construction project.

2 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Anna Sargent

Christchurch's long-awaited $683 million stadium is on track to open its doors in one year's time. Journalists were given a look inside the construction site to mark the milestone on Monday. Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger said he was thrilled the stadium was on budget and on track to open in April 2026. The city council said the stadium was Christchurch's largest ever construction project.

2 weeks ago | radionz.co.nz | Anna Sargent

Christchurch's long-awaited $683 million stadium is on track to open its doors in one year's time. Journalists were given a look inside the construction site to mark the milestone on Monday. Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger said he was thrilled the stadium was on budget and on track to open in April 2026. The city council said the stadium was Christchurch's largest ever construction project.

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Anna Sargent

A proposed restructure at Canterbury's Ara Institute will result in job cuts, although it is unclear how many, the Tertiary Education Union says. Ara had begun consulting staff about proposed changes to the structure of its academic, student support, marketing, engagement and international teams. The union (TEU) said staff had received three significant "change proposals" covering a wide range of jobs, including teaching roles.