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Three youths might have some explaining to do after CCTV footage surfaces.
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King Cobras member was fatally shot over a drug debt dispute in 2018.
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There is a chance of severe thunderstorms in Nelson, Buller, Westland and Marlborough.
Christchurch stadium: Residents asked what to do about rising costs
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John MacDonald: Ngāi Tahu Ecan Bill is unnecessary and wrong
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Flatmate punched and stomped to death
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John MacDonald: A regional tax for Christchurch Stadium? I say yes!
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'Adhere to values of wider NZ': Westland suspends Gloriavale milk collection indefinitely
Westland Milk Products will stop taking milk from Gloriavale farms.
Christchurch stadium debacle: Senior Crusaders coach blasts mayor, claims she 'never wanted it'
Frustration builds after delays and cost blowouts.
Ngāi Tahu a step closer to permanent representation on Environment Canterbury
A bill allowing such a move has passed its second reading at Parliament.
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Large hail, torrential rain: Severe thunderstorm warning for Westland
Risk of severe thunderstorms for some western parts of South Island.
Nelson police arrest group of men after gang-related raids
A group of men facing serious charges after police raids in Nelson.
Desperate attempts to save 7-year-old killed in river crash
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Concern for welfare of 12-year-old boy missing in Canterbury
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