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Organisers spoke of the moment they realised the swimmer needed hospital attention.
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The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.
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The family was 'ecstatic' when the woman and her dog were found this morning.
Two injured, one seriously after Christchurch motorway van collision
Police confirmed there have been no serious injuries.
Murderer, rapist alleges ‘serious assault’ at NZ’s toughest prison
Man who raped, murdered Chch woman Emma Agnew claims he was seriously assaulted in jail.
Otago University collaborates with mana whenua for brand upgrade
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School that hired disgraced teacher calls for urgent meeting with families
Taurapa's serious misconduct included a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student.
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Paramedics treat person in ‘serious condition’ at South Island ice-swim tournament
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'Sleepwalking' alleged thief nabbed by police
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Assault in Christchurch suburb being investigated by police
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Tributes after boatie’s sudden death
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One person dead after Christchurch crash
One dead in crash in Christchurch suburb of Harewood this morning
Heavy rain to soak parts of NZ, thunderstorms may strike Auckland
Heavy rain watches issued for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Nelson.
Minister to meet with Teaching Council following ‘serious misconduct’ by disgraced teacher
Teacher at private school had sexual relationship with 16-year-old student.
Pedestrian critically injured in Christchurch
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Iwi files High Court review over vehicle ban on Marlborough coast
Iwi files judicial review proceedings in the High Court in relation to the council bylaw.
Student speaks out after being groomed by school teacher
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Prominent South Islander allegedly indecently assaulted six girls across 20 years
The complainants were aged between 9 and 17 at the time of the alleged offending.
Cows killed after being hit by a truck
Police said it's not clear at this stage whether any people are injured.
Epic 12-hour rescue mission saves two climbers from Remarkables ‘blizzard’
Two under-prepared climbers on The Remarkables have been rescued.
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Locals on social media reported their windows rattling from the sound of the bang.
Rogue hunters in rural Canterbury shoot family's cat
The incident happened a week after the region’s cat-killing competition.
Fine, frosty days offer short-lived respite after windy, snowy start to school hols
MetService forecasts mostly cloudy conditions, isolated showers clearing in Akld today.
All harbour bridge lanes reopen after 'severe' wind gusts, reduce speed limits remain
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Joyriding kids go on crime spree
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