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Auckland's great escape, emotional reunions; police turn away unvetted iwi checkpoint volunteers

The Auckland border has been in place for more than 100 days.

Charges laid after crash that killed popular boat skipper

Allegations trailer came off work vehicle and hit another vehicle, killing driver.

Crews battle large tree fire in Christchurch

Emergency services were called to the fire on Ferry Rd about 2.15pm.

Kids witness frenzied stabbing attack on mother

Young boy punched in face after tried to stop mother being stabbed.

Catholic cover up: Former cop lifts lid on child sex abuse investigation

Cop who led the Marylands School child sex investigation speaks about case for first time

Christchurch resident vaccinated with used needle, DHB investigating

On Friday, a needle previously used to vaccinate one person was used again.

Airpawt ambassadors: Therapy dogs in terminal for pats and cuddles

It is a part of the airport's Pups Assisting with Stress programme.

250L of diesel spilled at Christchurch City Council building

Fire crews were called to the incident on Hereford St at about 7am.

Mike Yardley: Invitation to Aucklanders desperate to escape and avoid checkpoint gridlock

OPINION: Southern hospitality awaits, the door is open.

Aussie couple charter plane to get rescue dog from Christchuch

It does not look possible to get Munchkin on a commercial flight.

More isolation spaces being secured in Queenstown

Facilities being lined up in case a holidaymaker turns up infected with the virus.

Sex worker killer loses Quran claim

Sainey Marong claimed his religious rights were breached behind bar.

Gang leader's son on the run after escape from hospital

Fairmont Joseph Wiringi fled Southern Cross Hospital about 12.45am on Wednesday.

Kiwi scientist's bacteria-based water filter could hold answer to clean waterways

The system is low-cost and compact.

Name suppression to stay for Christchurch businessman guilty of child sex abuse

Name suppression to continue for Chch businessman who repeatedly raped a child.

Pub-goer with no vaccine pass remanded in custody

Man, 46, allegedly locked himself in a toilet after being told to leave The Bog.

DHBs prepare mini-MIQs for visiting cases

Two motel units in Queenstown 'not enough' with Aucklanders on the way, says mayor.

Christchurch Wizard's new gig: spiritual adviser to bakery

Duties include "pastoral care, coffee tasting ... and upsetting fanatics of all kinds".