MetService Christchurch weather: May 18th.

Tetraplegic Sophia Malthus is taking part in a protest outside the Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation Centre in Greenlane which is about to be closed down. Video / Dean Purcell

The fledgling YouTube rapper ditched rehab and travelled to the US in 2016 to pursue a music career.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will host Australian counterpart Scott Morrison in Queenstown for their annual meeting at the end of the month.

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MetService Auckland weather: May 18th.

MetService Wellington weather: May 18th.

MetService Christchurch weather: May 18th.

Tetraplegic Sophia Malthus is taking part in a protest outside the Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation Centre in Greenlane which is about to be closed down. Video / Dean Purcell

The fledgling YouTube rapper ditched rehab and travelled to the US in 2016 to pursue a music career.