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National MP accuses Labour of lying over pay equity reforms

3 days ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

Senior National MP Chris Bishop has accused the Labour Party of lying about the Government’s proposed changes to pay equity legislation, saying Labour is misrepresenting the facts to deflect from its own failed approach. “Labour’s approach to pay equity has shown they have not changed their stripes since lying their way through the 2023 campaign,” Bishop said. “By claiming National is cutting women’s pay, Labour is lying to women. National is not cutting women’s pay.
Air New Zealand suspends Christchurch to Gold Coast route over summer

1 week ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

Air New Zealand will temporarily suspend its Christchurch to Gold Coast service from November 2025 to March 2026, citing fleet constraints and current demand trends.
Emergency services called to crash involving car and train in Rolleston

1 week ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

A man has been rushed to hospital after a collision between a train and a car in Rolleston this evening. A police spokesman told chrislynchmedia.com the crash was reported at around 7.25pm at the Kerrs Road level crossing. Local Fire And Emergency crews responded along with St John. A local resident at the scene earlier told Chris Lynch Media that a police officer initially believed the occupant of the vehicle was okay.
Opinion: One News exclusive: red folder found, story still missing

1 week ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

Public trust in the media is vanishing, and One News seems determined to accelerate the collapse. Its “exclusive” on Education Minister Erica Stanford was less journalism and more a study in how to manufacture drama from a non-event. The big reveal? Stanford used her personal email to share pre-Budget information. Technically against the Cabinet Manual. But no secrets were leaked. No laws were broken. Still, One News presented it as though they had uncovered a national security breach.
Will chlorine ever been removed for Christchurch's water supply? Water regulator boss fronts up at council meeting

1 week ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

The boss of New Zealand’s Water regulator has fronted Christchurch City Councillors today to discuss water chlorination and long-standing public concerns about the treatment of the city’s water supply. Taumata Arowai’s Chief Executive Allan Prangnell told councillors a new report on Christchurch’s water quality is still being finalised, but said he wanted to speak directly with the Council to help shape how the findings are communicated to the public.
Push to ban social media for under-16s following concerns about youth harm

1 week ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

National MP Catherine Wedd has introduced a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using social media, saying it’s time to take meaningful action to protect young people from digital harm. In an interview with chrislynchmedia.com, Wedd said the bill aims to address growing concerns from parents, teachers, and principals about cyberbullying, exploitation, anxiety, and addiction among young users.
Residents relocated after fire at Christchurch community support facility

1 week ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

Residents at a mental health and addiction support facility in Christchurch have been temporarily relocated after a fire broke out on Tuesday morning. Ten people required medical attention following the incident at the Pathways residence on Warrington Street in Mairehau. Three people were taken to Christchurch Hospital, one in a serious condition and two in a moderate condition. The remaining seven suffered minor injuries and did not require hospital transport.
Police seize $9 million worth of cocaine at Lyttelton Port

1 week ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

More than 25 kilograms of cocaine worth over $9 million has been intercepted at Lyttelton Port, in what police say is a major blow to organised crime networks targeting Christchurch and the wider country. The drugs, which equate to more than 250,000 doses, were seized following a joint operation between Canterbury Police, New Zealand Customs, and the National Organised Crime Group.
Council staff recommend Christchurch keeps control of its own water services

1 week ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

Christchurch City Council will tomorrow consider a staff recommendation to retain full control over its drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services, following clear support from the public. A report going to councillors on Wednesday outlines the case for adopting an “in-house” delivery model as part of the city’s Water Services Delivery Plan. That plan must be submitted to the Government by September next year under the new Local Water Done Well (LWDW) legislation.
Retail crime in New Zealand under-reported by nearly 40%, new report finds

1 week ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

Retail crime in New Zealand is significantly under-reported, with nearly 40% of incidents not making it to Police, according to a new national report. The COMS Retail Crime Report 2024, released by Retail NZ, found that 99% of respondents — representing more than 1,500 stores and online retailers across the country — experienced some form of retail crime or anti-social behaviour.