New national security agency still not set up 18 months after recommendation
The government says "it is too early" to set the agency up.
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She criticises health authorities' care of elderly dementia and chronic diabetes sufferer.
Man who drove into power pole to kill pregnant partner jailed
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Hit and run murder: Jail for at least 11 years after mowing man down
Driver lost it after alleged threat to kids.
Covid 19: Hospital defers surgery as occupancy tops 112%
Situation made worse by high levels of staff sickness.
St George's Hospital maternity ward to remain open
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Opinion: No other place on the planet has a Ministry of Awesome
The Ministry of Awesome emerged after the Canterbury earthquakes.
Juliet Arnott finding her feet after mental health struggles
The capable craftsperson and occupational therapist was herself broken.
'Toxic environment': Former Celebration Church members say they felt exploited
Former members say they felt pressured to give thousands of dollars in tithes.
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A Moment In Crime: The body in the garden - the murder of Martin Berry
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John MacDonald: Wastewater plant compensation offer stinks
Chch households besieged by foul smell have right to feel abandoned, John MacDonald says.
'Devastating': Final Nasa balloon launch attempt shut down
The balloon had been taken out of its box ready for take-off.
Roading contractors ordered to pay $1.6m after death of young cyclist
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One person injured, trapped in 'nose to tail' crash in Christchurch
The person was trapped due to injury and had to be freed with the help of St John.
'Hush money': Residents affected by wastewater plant smell say $200 won't help
The council approved a one-off $200 cash payment for about 3300 homes yesterday.
Facility for dangerous criminals costs $1m a year
Handful of the country's most dangerous offenders in special facility after imprisonment.
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Mad Dog: 10 heart attacks not slowing down Robin Judkins
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After a violent incident, an offer to pay for injuries to dog
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Head Hunters MC 'standover': Man hospitalised after alleged drug debt recovery
Three men in court after yesterday's incident.
Sir Richard Hadlee opens new sports centre: 'It's my legacy to cricket'
Hagley Oval is now NZ's premier cricket ground, game's great says.
Mosque attacks: Police staff including first on scene recognised
Police efforts continued for months after the terror attacks.
Taxi driver has gun pointed at head: 'I will shoot you!'
Driver manages to escape before police arrest two people 85km away.
Mosque terror attacks: Responders to be recognised with awards
Fifty-nine awards to be presented tomorrow - and 3800 citations over next few months.
Judge tells drug dealer to hand over $244,000
Operation busted after Christmas Day family harm callout.
Christchurch multi-million dollar stadium opening delayed
It was previously expected to be finished by mid-2025.
Christchurch stabbing: Police searching for two people
The victim was assessed and treated by paramedics.
Tourist attraction that celebrates colonisation 'still there and hurtful'
Christchurch's Time Tunnel has had complaints since it opened in 2006.
Christchurch homes shot at, police investigating
There were no injuries, and no arrests have been made yet.
Blustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZ
Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.
Slaves to the algorithm: The Christchurch Call and online extremism
Algorithms that amplify extremism and radicalise people still operate unchecked.