Police swarm on man's house looking for gun - only to realise they already had it
Tenant left his air rifle in old rental. Then he sent armed police to collect it.
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Gang associate jailed for dark web drug importation
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Elite Chch boys' school welcomes trans student
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Pike River families call for inquiry after 'black box' denial
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Student pilot sexually harassed, instructor not prosecuted despite evidence
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One dead following serious crash in North Canterbury
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Builder's $100k generosity overwhelms family
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Your weather outlook: Rain in the north, frosts in the south
A ridge of high pressure is set to establish itself over much of the country this week.
Here comes the rain - weather set to turn for North Island
Here comes the rain - Kiwis brace for a wet Sunday in the North Island.
Pop stars inspire Gloriavale member to escape, pursue music career
Former Gloriavale member chases pop music career after clandestine listening on FM radio.
Bassett Rd machine gun murders: Killer's art up for grabs
An oil painting purportedly by one of New Zealand's most infamous killers is for sale.
Weather: Wet and thundery for most of the country
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Passionate Tonga and Kiwis league fans told to celebrate with respect
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Weekend weather: Settled solstice Saturday, Sunday turn
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Apology to dying man after huge tumour missed by GP
John Downing's GP thought his bleeding was from haemorrhoids, not bowel cancer.
'The water was freezing': Teen rescues stranger from lake
Jack Hodgson came to the woman's rescue after spotting her car sinking in the lake.
Complaints upheld against dodgy Queenstown drivers
Complaints ranged from drink-driving, assault and driving behaviour to sexual impropriety.
Man jailed for threat to 'cut heads off with a machete'
Call to his probation officer ended in 'full rage'. A month later, he lost his cool again.
Think yesterday was cold? Looking back on NZ's coldest day
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Man arrested after miniature horse stabbed 41 times
A man has been arrested and charged with cruelty to an animal.
Weather questions: How cold does it have to be to see your breath?
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Woman jailed for mother abuse 'needs help, not prison'
Psychotherapist: "Being in prison is unlikely to enable her to access the help she needs."
Horror intersections: A matter of time before more deaths, say locals
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Three days of hell: Woman abuses mother, howls in court
In a three-day span Anita Cumming allowed her 71-year-old mother six hours' sleep.
Man, dog, rescued after trapped in cave for three hours
Emergency services were called to the scene near Limestone Track around 3pm.
Brazen thief dresses as courier, walks out with cash
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Police seek witnesses after man shot in Timaru
The man took himself to Timaru Hospital with a single gunshot wound to his lower body.