Man loses court battle over $40 ticket for parking on berm
Canterbury man is challenging a $40 fine for parking on a grass berm.
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‘I never meant any harm, I won't do it again’: Burglar’s impassioned apology
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Super Rugby Pacific 2025: 13 injured Crusaders for round one
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New Zealand's oldest and most expensive private school is celebrating 175 years
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What does $56k-a-year get you? Inside NZ’s most expensive private school
Mike Thorpe gets a tour of Christ's College ahead of 175th anniversary events.
Why Ngāi Tahu is seeking greater control of water in crucial court case
Ngāi Tahu wants court to rule on its rangatiratanga.
Kmart mop causes horror injury to Kiwi woman
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‘I felt the gun in the back of my head’: Gang members accused of armed robbery in garage
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Honda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike round
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‘Offensive jokes’ and bullying: Senior Canterbury cop’s behaviour probed by watchdog
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Christchurch park attack: Woman stable enough to speak to police about brutal injuries
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Law firm partner accused of inappropriate touching at Xmas party
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Billionaires and man dildos: Ben Elton on the concept of 'Authentic Stupidity'
Elton makes his long-awaited NZ return in April and May this year.
‘Long overdue’: Year 14 rowers banned from Maadi Regatta
The new rules will take effect for this year’s regatta at Lake Karāpiro.
Phil Gifford: A match-maker’s dream and rugby’s saddest story
OPINION: The Chiefs will need no reminder how much effort is needed to beat the new Blues.
‘I hate to see old pubs closed down’: The publican with the golden touch
Nick Inkster saves old buildings and turns struggling pubs around.
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Opinion: Let the guns speak – keeping firearms out of gangs' hands
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Devastated local reflects on 70-year connection to historic hall gutted by fire
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PM says Waitangi Treaty Grounds need not ‘dominate’ national day of celebration
Prime Minister wants Waitangi Day be celebrated across the whole country.
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