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Queenstown mechanic sentenced for fraud plans move to Australia
Judge: 'Hope this is the last we’re going to see of you.'
'A blip': Man's defence for indecent assault on waitress
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Big swells axe Cook Strait ferry sailings as holidaymakers return for work
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‘Unexplained’: Police investigating man’s death in Nelson
The man's body appeared to have been at an address "for some time", police said.
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Why Akaroa’s wastewater upgrade is crucial for harbour health
New plant to cut Akaroa harbour sewage discharge from nine times a year to once every four years.
DoC investigating after whales found dead, injured in Kaikōura
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Where is Stewart Willis? Christchurch man vanishes, leaving cryptic note
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Recalled bathroom heaters linked to two house fires
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‘I’m coming over': Mum’s horror as Kmart walkie-talkies invaded by creepy sex chat
Mother-of-two locks doors and calls cops after hearing sexual messages from toy.
Ten whales stranded at Farewell Spit, rescue underway
Eight of ten stranded pilot whales alive; signs of previous beaching visible.
The vanished: 62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak
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Mother accused of neglect named for first time after baby's death, pleads not guilty
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WorkSafe notified of Nelson policewoman's death
Funeral details are also being finalised for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming.
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‘Never an employee’: Driver’s claim for unjust dismissal dismissed
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Ferry disruptions ease as weather system shifts northerly
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'Imploding': Behind the documentary exploring if there's any future for Gloriavale
A popular documentary tracks the history of the controversial community.
Toddler dies after being hit by car in Gore driveway
The child died in Gore Hospital a short time later.
‘Full reverse’: Air NZ flight aborts take-off after bird strike
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Ferry chaos: Interislander cancels sailings, warns of disruption for 'next few days'
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‘Abysmal’: Wet, windy weather for lower North Island
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Justin Bieber reportedly spotted in Queenstown
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"The fact that we are not looking at two dead police officers is miraculous."