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‘This has kept me awake at night’: Port workers fear cuts could cost lives
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Hoax: Police rule out any threat to Canterbury school
Last night's email threatened violence today.
‘Window rattler’: Quake rocks North Canterbury; jolts also in Haast
The quake struck at 6.45am, 35km west of Culverden, at a depth of 7km.
Barriers set for NZ's richest raceday at Ellerslie this Saturday
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'Quite emotional': Incredible photos show pod of 450 dolphins off Kaikōura coast
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‘My heart was pounding’: Dashcam footage shows car ploughing into median barrier
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Super Rugby team lists: Barrett back at 10 for Blues
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Major Canterbury drug bust sees 120 charges laid, 13 arrested
Police seized $22,000 in cash and $38,000 worth of drugs.
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Concrete mixer rolls off Christchurch off ramp; driver seriously injured
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Opinion: New tariffs threaten to shrink US economy by 3% a year
New tariffs add up to 25% on goods from US neighbours and 10% on China.
Canterbury Rams appoint 26-year-old head coach in quest for three-peat
Quinn Clinton ready to embrace challenge and knows other teams will be gunning for them.
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The couple manage a long-distance relationship while both playing pro rugby.
Man ‘arbitrarily detained’ by military police rejects ‘insulting’ compo offer
It agreed to pay the man but refused to make a formal apology.
Boy racer blitz: Police impound vehicles, make arrests after car enthusiast event
The bad behaviour came after an otherwise well-run event near Christchurch.
Man, 20, charged with drug driving causing deaths of teen girl and 20yo man
He will be back in court next month.
‘Inappropriate’ symbol: Swastika pendant removed at festival
Organisers said it went against the festival's kaupapa of inclusivity.
Property Insider: Scentre result, hotel sale, Tutukaka dispute, Taupō bach sale
Biggest NZ Westfield mall got 12.7 million visits last year, down from 13 million in 2023.
‘Hate for anyone to get sick’: Questions over food left in unrefrigerated food stall
The free food has prompted a mixed reaction from locals.
‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign
Another scathing report about the company reveals ratepayers have been ripped off.
‘Lawful protest’: Activists climb roof in weapons firm demonstration
Two members of Peace Action Ōtautahi occupied the roof with banners displayed.
‘Leaving is not easy’: Imam who survived mosque terror attacks announces move to Oz
The Islamic leader has announced his plan to leave New Zealand for a new role.
The ultimate guide to NZ’s top gigs and festivals this autumn
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Tech Insider: A cheap home EV charger that’s made in NZ, AWS’s local financials revealed
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The cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped
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