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Waihopai suit 'stupid, intimidating'
Green MP Keith Locke is warning the Government the lawsuit it's bringing against the Waihopai spy base saboteurs may backfire.

Landing gear problems plague manufacturer
The manufacturers of the Bombardier say yesterday's Blenheim incident was the third one of its kind worldwide in less than a week.

Plane crash-lands near Blenheim
A plane with 46 passengers on board has crash landed at Woodburn airport near Blenheim tonight.

Fatal crash drink driver escapes jail
A woman who fled an alcohol checkpoint and caused a crash that killed Penelope Phillips, above, has been sentenced to home detention.

Teens evade police in 24-hour crime spree
Two South Island teens stole firearms and several cars - including a Jaguar - in a 24-hour crime spree that finally came to an end when they were arrested in Nelson this afternoon.

Nick Smith grilled over ETS
Farmers, foresters and others questioned the integrity of the Kyoto Protocol and the theory of global warming at an ETS meeting in Blenheim.

IPCA to probe fatal police chase
The Independent Police Conduct Authority will investigate the death of a 22-year-old man after a brief police chase in Christchurch this morning.