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Hook, line and sinker: 'Great white shark' concerns locals
Great whites are a protected species in New Zealand.
Youth hub gets green light after agreement reached with neighbours
The facility will provide onsite, purpose-built accommodation to young people in need.
Canterbury healthcare clinic handing out anti-vaccine material
The clinic has been distributing a newspaper called The Real News.
Wedding helicopter crash: Doctors optimistic photographer will walk again
Her husband said her recovery could last three months.
NZME bolsters South Island commercial team
NZME has signalled growth in the South Island as a key strategic focus for the business.
Abuse in state care led to life in prison, inquiry told
He described at the Auckland hearing how the abuse led to him spending 40 years in prison.
Man sentenced for attacking woman, throwing phone in sea
Corey Thomas Littlejohn, 23, appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday.
'It's not fair': 6yo battles cancer for the second time
She begins a final round of chemotherapy this week in an effort to beat the odds again.
Snow to sea level possible in Canterbury next week
There is a reportedly a 30-50 per cent chance of snow to sea level.
More than 300 calls to police in Christchurch each day
The most calls to the police emergency communication centre were made in 2019: 114,487.
Speed limits on highway between Christchurch and Akaroa under review
Seventy-five people were killed or seriously injured on the road between 2011 and 2020.
Award winning musician, law student convicted for drink driving
last year, the man won the prize for best Pacific song at the Pacific Music Awards.
Man who chased police officer with tomahawk denied parole
The man said he had planned to decapitate his victim.
Man who flung partner from moving car jailed
The incident marked the end of nearly a year of offending, the court heard.
Duchess battling against extra water permits for Sir Russell Coutts' golf course
The sailing legend wants to take water from two creeks on the Crown Terrace.
Wedding helicopter crash: Pilot moved to specialist spinal unit
Four people were badly injured when the Robinson R44 crashed suddenly.
Brrrr! Chilly start across Auckland and NZ - frosty start in south
There is a southerly flow making its way across the country
'Heartbreak, immense pain': Tongan tributes pour in for alleged stabbing victim
Hiko Lynch was allegedly murdered in Blenheim just after 3am on Sunday.
Hunters airlifted from rugged terrain near Mt Cook
Pair located uninjured at 3pm and successfully evacuated at 4.30pm.
Dip in Ashburton River bridge repaired, back to 50km/h
Speed on the bridge had been reduced to 30km/h since sustaining damage last month.
Explosives found at North Canterbury property
Police were called to the incident on Dale St in Kaiapoi at about 9am on Tuesday.
Dog bites and 'controlled collision' justified - police watchdog
The Independent Police Conduct Authority released its decision on the incident today.
Countdown attack: Man pleads not guilty to attempted murder
The man has elected a trial by jury.
Lorde announces concert for Days Bay next year
The world-renowned Kiwi singer has announced concert across the country next year.
'Stop dreaming and go': Today Show in NZ to promote country to Aussies
Tourism NZ has contributed nearly $200,000 to the project.
'Bicycles first, businesses and rebuild second': Economist slams council's strategies
The Christchurch City Council says the number of people cycling is increasing.
Lorde to play Electric Avenue festival in Christchurch
Lorde's performance will be her first at a New Zealand music festival.
Wedding helicopter crash: Civil Aviation Authority reveals earlier engine power loss in Robinson R44 II
Wedding crash helicopter not first R44 II to suffer total engine power loss during flight.
'She'll be right': Pilot convicted for knowingly flying with damaged propeller
The plane was carrying six passengers at the time.
Mystery of Little Ted's missing head solved
Little Ted's body is in the keeping of Toitu Otago Settler's Museum.
'Stomach full of butterflies': Man and boat back on water after crash
The man crashed at Oamaru Harbour Power Boat Marathon three years ago.
'Heartless criminals': Stolen dogs found but with signs of mistreatment
Police are searching for the person or people responsible.
Rugby referee, 21, suffers heart failure during club game
Game abandoned after Tim Wills collapsed to the ground during championship colts match.