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University spokesman says proposed changes are not yet finalised.
Man who pulled gun on police, stole a patrol car, says crime spree was on his ‘bucket list’
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Councillor boycotted retreat over charges against Gore mayor’s assistant
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Rangiora homicide victim's body dismembered, several parts still missing
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Name suppression for woman who lied about crashing boat at Lake Wakatipu
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Nurse who was punched and bitten wanted the patient punished...
The judge did the opposite, despite the victim's plea.
Protection order breached the day it was handed out
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Stolen car found at beach 'dead as a doorknob'
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Man appears in court on murder charge after body found in parked car
‘Total fear’: Sister to dad-of-three found dead in parked car speaks out.
'Fight of our lives': Climate scientist ‘optimistic and pessimistic’ about future
James Renwick's new book delivers "future forecast" for NZ, but there's time to change it.
Woman defends train driver blamed for crash that claimed 21 lives including her dad, brother
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Snow warning for parts of South Island
MetService advises holidaymakers to take care on the roads.
'Zero tolerance': Nearly 30 police staff under investigation by anti-corruption unit
More than 400 'matters' have been referred to police's anti-corruption unit since 2020.
Body in the car case: Sister speaks of seven weeks of ‘total fear’
Richard Leman's body was found inside a parked car, today a man was charged murder.
Three people survive chopper crash landing after engine failure
The helicopter pilot issued a mayday call this morning after the engine failed.
Rangiora body in the car case: Armed police arrest murder suspect
A 46yo man has been charged with murder after armed police raided a Rangiora property.
Man has claims of mistreatment rejected by judge
A 'highly drugged-up' man's claims of police mistreatment have been dismissed in court.
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Phil Gifford: The brutal tests Razor will face as All Blacks coach
Scott Robertson’s energy, innovative thinking and passion for coaching will be tested.
'The future is bright': Brodie Retallick on career longevity and NZ's locking stocks
Brodie Retallick will be taking his talents offshore at the end of 2023.
'You simply cannot get behind the wheel again': 86-year-old's sixth drink driving offence
Angry words with his passenger led to yet another drink drive charge.
Wānaka plan to split from Queenstown gains traction
The petition started by Wānaka mechanic Dean Rankin gathered 1822 signatures.
Triple murder case: Mum to mount insanity defence over daughters' deaths
Lauren Dickason will mount a defence of insanity and infanticide.
Man booted out of rental after former partner ends their lease
The plaintiff challenged the Tenancy Tribunal decision in the Nelson District Court.
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John Beckenridge hinted at disappearing on a Russian submarine before he disappeared.
First XV sideline abuse: Top NZ actor and old boy slams 'utterly unacceptable' antics
Annual match between prestigious Christchurch schools marred by fight, abuse, and slurs.
Is Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising story
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Latest data suggests ‘possible floor approaching’ in plummeting house prices
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