Christchurch man accused of running NZ's largest illegal lottery, generating more than $11m
The defendants appeared in the Christchurch District Court this afternoon.
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Mass resignation at city council holding company
The four directors resigned following asset management disagreements.
Half of Christchurch City Holdings board resign amid rift with council
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UK man ordered to leave NZ after raping woman he met on dating app
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Jury finds father guilty of murdering, abusing 3-month-old daughter
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Gunman takes taxi to evade police; arrest made this morning
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Popular camping ground facing closure gets possible lifeline
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Christchurch school in lockdown as armed police surround house; reports of man with gun
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Dairy farm receivership: Bank owed $36.5m, court rules on lease liability
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Lachie Jones inquest: Pathologist who conducted autopsy gives evidence
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Pro-Palestine protester arrested after climbing onto Christchurch council roof
Police negotiators were called in to deal with the woman.
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Mama Hooch sexual assaults: Police receive fresh complaints, survivor not surprised
Police said there had been three more complaints, but could not give details.
Green light for bigger red light districts in luxurious NZ getaway towns?
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