Ben TomsettMultimedia Journalist - Dunedin, NZ Herald·NZ Herald·30 Jul, 2026 12:00 AM2 mins to read‌NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, July 30, 2026. The Government continues Covid inquiries. The NZDF looks into allocating some budget for drones. Video / NZ HeraldChristchurch City Holdings has rejected an unsolicited proposal to lease the operating entity of Lyttelton Port, saying it did not warrant further investigation.

The proposal, lodged in June by the Tōnui Consortium, sought to acquire a majority interest in a long-term lease of the port’s operating entity while keeping the