St George's Hospital maternity ward to remain open
A decision on the possible closure of the facility was released today.
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Facility for dangerous criminals costs $1m a year
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Mad Dog: 10 heart attacks not slowing down Robin Judkins
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Head Hunters MC 'standover': Man hospitalised after alleged drug debt recovery
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Sir Richard Hadlee opens new sports centre: 'It's my legacy to cricket'
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Mosque attacks: Police staff including first on scene recognised
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Taxi driver has gun pointed at head: 'I will shoot you!'
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Mosque terror attacks: Responders to be recognised with awards
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Judge tells drug dealer to hand over $244,000
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Christchurch multi-million dollar stadium opening delayed
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Christchurch stabbing: Police searching for two people
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Tourist attraction that celebrates colonisation 'still there and hurtful'
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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
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Slaves to the algorithm: The Christchurch Call and online extremism
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Dog park closed after suspicious death of pet
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Man robbed at gunpoint in Christchurch
Armed police in Christchurch drive car off the road after man robbed at gunpoint.
Snow hits the south as cold storm moves up NZ
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Hammer attack murderer sentenced to 18 years' jail, was on bail at time
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The enduring afterlife of Chch mass shooting's livestream online
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Cocaine smuggling bust: Colombians face lengthy wait for trial
Charges relating to bringing 50kg of the drug to NZ have been denied.