Rakero Rebel was a late scratching from the biggest trotting day of the year.

Canterbury reno firm ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in reparations and fines over death.

The clips were uploaded last week to Twitter, which did not pick them up as harmful.

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Four kura keen to develop self-determined education for tamariki.

Pair who don’t feel safe sitting in their own lounge are still waiting for help.

One of those was a 15-year-old.

The car was brought to a stop with road spikes, one was arrested.

Lured to a drug deal, kidnapped and threatened, victim then has gear stolen.

A 28-year-old is accused of stealing patrol car after being bitten by police dog.

One for planning ahead, NZ was one of the top long-haul destinations on the list.

Police were called to the scene around 12.10am.

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The incident occurred about 2pm.

Zakariye Hussein’s first victim from 10 years ago makes brave court appearance.

Four appliances are responding.

Mental health patient killed a stranger on a street.

Emergency services are currently at the scene.

There are only three international matches for the girl, all of whom are too far away.

Corrections in spotlight after convicted murderer killed again.

Canterbury Jockey Club has appealed to racegoers to help the club during financial strain.

Hollywood Sumner owners plan three 48-seater luxury cinemas and a bar.

It comes just days after the victim was critically injured in a Christchurch park.

Elizabeth Bolea has a baby with a co-defendant who was previously deported from Australia.

There will be a public memorial service in the city's Transitional Cathedral on Friday.

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The man died at Spencer Park on Sunday.

The victim remains in a critical condition in Christchurch Hospital.