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Kiwi uses snake as weapon in police stand-off

Christchurch house prices set to skyrocket: Goff

Name suppression lifted on Labour Party theft accused

Anger at Christchurch Bridge of Remembrance move

Warning after boy, 2, dies in tractor tragedy

Children should never ride on tractors without being properly restrained, a farming leader says.

North Island leads July bump in accommodation stats

There's been a healthy jump in accommodation number for July, with the North Island, particularly Auckland, leading the charge.

September 11: Australia's heavy war on terror toll

Rotorua will step up to support its games, says mayor

John Roughan: It's showtime - But not for grassroots rugby

September 11: Muslims remember a decade of prejudice

Warning over Cup ticket fraud

Police are on the hunt for bogus Rugby World Cup tickets after confiscating a number of 'fraudulently obtained' tickets already. One man believed to be part of an international ticket-fraud ring has been deported...

Cruise ships divert to Akaroa

NZ building activity falls to decade-low in June

Rental figures for vehicles signal fans off quick smart

Dylan Cleaver: Dunedin result has a potential backlash

Past losses tarnish local gold bullion trade

Rogue magpie gets stay of execution after MP joins public outcry

Media: Drama channel has Sky high price tag