Articles by Josh Price
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Gold Coast 2018
Kiwi medal hope Zane Robertson forced out of Games
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 11:09amAnother of New Zealand’s leading distance runners is unable to attend the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. A groin injury picked...
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Sport
Tennis: Goerges becomes first semi-finalist, men's draw announced
Saturday, 6 January 2018, 1:18pmThe first semi-finalist has been found at the ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland Second seed Julia Goerges has beaten Polona...
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Lower South Island
Westland's 'Donald Trump' fires back at accusations
Monday, 30 October 2017, 5:12amWestland's mayor has been obliged to deny accusations he runs his council the same way Donald Trump runs the White House. Bruce...
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Opinion
Josh Price: Let’s Ditch the polls
Thursday, 21 September 2017, 12:54pmLet’s ditch political polls in the build up to elections. Most of us have eagerly awaited each poll as they have come out...
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Politics
Labour 'absolutely committed' to transport plans for Christchurch
Monday, 7 August 2017, 8:06amLabour says it's still fully committed to its transport plans for Christchurch, as well as a massive investment in the Auckland...
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National
Sting near CHCH school nets 20 tickets in an hour
Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 11:04amA Christchurch mother's concerns have proven justified after a Police sting caught out a large number of traffic offenders...
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National
South Canterbury among first regions to benefit from police increase
Friday, 9 June 2017, 10:13amThe government's four-year plan to increase police numbers has begun - and South Canterbury will be one of the first regions...
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Politics
Govt's plan for oil exploration 'crazy', says Christchurch City Councillor
Thursday, 23 March 2017, 6:22amA Christchurch City Councillor thinks it's crazy the government has offered up the Canterbury basin for oil exploration. Energy...
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National
Whale stranding survival rates plummet
Thursday, 23 March 2017, 5:45amThe number of stranded whales being successfully refloated has plummeted in recent years, new figures show. The survival...
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Health
Post-quake anxiety still a major issue for Christchurch's children
Tuesday, 21 March 2017, 5:40amPost-earthquake anxiety levels are continuing to be a major issue for children in Christchurch's eastern suburbs. Principals...
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National
'It's a massive problem': Govt rejects dodgy quake repairs inquiry
Friday, 17 March 2017, 9:22amUPDATED 10.53AM: A petition calling for an inquiry into the defective earthquake repairs in Christchurch has been rejected. Duncan...
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Health
Difficulty in caring for dementia patients after rest home escape
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 8:18amMoving a dementia patient into a higher level of care isn't always the best approach, a prominent psychiatrist says, after...
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Education
PM gobsmacked by facilities at opening of collaborative school in Christchurch
Thursday, 2 March 2017, 11:35amA new large, collaborative school in Christchurch's east has been opened today by the Prime Minister. Haeata Community Campus...
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National
Maritime Union and Lyttelton Port come to agreement after six months of negotiation
Monday, 13 February 2017, 5:35amThe Maritime Union and Port Lyttelton have finally agreed to terms after six months of negotiation. Around 160 Lyttelton...
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Politics
Social housing units offered to quake-stricken farmers in North Canterbury
Wednesday, 18 January 2017, 10:07amUPDATED 1.28pm Social housing units in Christchurch are being offered for sale to North Canterbury farmers who lost their...
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Health
Warning for women who don't eat enough before exercise
Tuesday, 10 January 2017, 11:33amWomen who exercise regularly and have constant niggling injuries are being warned about running themselves down. An Otago...
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World
NZ stance on Israel, Palestine conflict unlikely to change anything
Sunday, 25 December 2016, 9:02amNZ stance on Israel, Palestine conflict unlikely to change anything
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National
NZ Post successfully clears Christmas backlog
Saturday, 24 December 2016, 9:21pmThrough rain, sleet and snow, the mail must go through...and apparently it has. New Zealand Post is confident it has delivered...
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Politics
WorkSafe: No throwing lollies in Santa parades a myth
Saturday, 10 December 2016, 6:46amWorkSafe has set out to defunct the myths their rules are stopping Christmas celebrations. One that's common is that lollies...
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Crime
Taranaki man sentenced for 35 sex charges spanning 20 years
Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 1:42pmA Taranaki man has been sentenced to preventive detention for historic sex charges, in the High Court at New Plymouth today. Nigel...
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National
Increase in seasonal workers praised by industry
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 5:37amThe announcement an extra thousand seasonal horticulture workers will be allowed into the country, has been welcomed by the...
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Crime
Taranaki couple get three years jail for neglecting elderly woman
Friday, 28 October 2016, 3:57pmA Taranaki couple has been sentenced to nearly three years jail for a horrendous case of neglect towards an elderly woman. Terrence...
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National
Council urged to extend runway just days after approving new terminal
Tuesday, 4 October 2016, 3:06pmJust days after approving a new $22 million airport terminal, the New Plymouth District Council is being urged to look at...
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National
NZ not as immune to human trafficking as some may think - expert
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 2:51pmHuman trafficking is rarely a topic talked about in New Zealand, often mistaken as an overseas problem. LISTEN ABOVE: Human...
