Smith died last month, after a long battle with ill health.

The council has formally approved a proposal to rename the Beach Street - Gibson Quay intersection to the tip of Sunset Point, as Bruce Smith Drive

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20 Feb: The Local Government Minister says he is seeking advice on changes to the 30-year-old Dog Control Act

18 Feb: Dozens of Canterbury kids spent a night hunkering down in Banks Peninsula - which was cut off by yesterday's torrential rain

13 Feb: Hamilton City Council's putting 1.7-million dollars into future zoo expansion

12 Feb: The Local Government Minister's flagged concerns over a sharp rates increase in Christchurch

09 Feb: Christchurch's Mayor says feedback on the new metro sports centre has been largely positive, despite some early challenges

08 Feb: Wellington officials are pushing for an investigation into the city's wastewater infrastructure

05 Feb: Dunedin City Council's slammed what it calls 'false and misleading' claims about natural hazards in South Dunedin

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The Nancy Guthrie reward money has been doubled as the search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mom continues 14:47

General:
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Romeo Beckham has added fuel to his brother Brooklyn's family feud, by "liking" an Instagram video claiming Nicola Peltz is "the problem" 14:17

Soccer:
Wellington Phoenix football coach Giancarlo Italiano is stepping down with his head held high 14:07

Entertainment:
Brandi Glanville has finally discovered the cause of the facial disfiguration which aged her "20 years overnight" 13:47

Cricket:
The Black Caps are trying not to be upset at their T20 World Cup match against Pakistan being abandoned due to rain in Colombo 13:37

Law and Order:
Christchurch City Council says no previous complaints had been made about two dogs involved in an attack yesterday, that left three people injured 13:27

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