Train sparks series of scrub fires
Dunedin-bound train sparks at least five fires alongside tracks.
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Fire started by people in two cars shooting fireworks out the window at each other.
11 VC winners from New Zealand
Eleven men in NZ armed forces were awarded in the Victoria Cross in WW I
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Contact with another driver proved costly in the first race at Pukekohe.
One dead, roads closed in a series of crashes
One person has dead and major roads have been closed following a series of crashes.
Holiday 'mix-up': Panel beater wins $20k after being fired
Leeston man calls the three months after he was fired "the worst time of his entire life".
South Island fire crews battling large hedge fire
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E-scootering boy sends grandmother flying in collision
Sue Crang is afraid to return to walkway after being bowled by boy on Lime e-scooter.
Gang murder accused keeps name secret
King Cobras gang member shot dead in rural Canterbury last month.
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Jo Morgan "strong but shattered" after miracle escape in tragedy that claims two guides.
Scribe hints at comeback as he speaks after being freed from prison
Scribe tells fans he's not proud of being in jail, but he will show them he's changed.
Early drugs would have boosted odds - expert
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Teacher accused of dealing P
Christchurch teacher on P charges gets interim name suppression
New charges for Christchurch businessman
Fraud, dishonesty, and tax charges for Christchurch businessman
Scribe freed from custody on electronic bail
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Police and family still searching for 11-year-old
Police and family are still looking for missing 11-year-old Maddison Riley.
Where is Maddison? Police, family hunt for missing 11-year-old girl
She left her home in Parklands about 4.30pm yesterday and has not been seen since.
Christchurch police seek missing girl
Police have concerns for the safety of missing 11-year-old Maddison Riley.
Man in his 60s taken to Christchurch Hospital after chemical incident
A man in his 60s has been injured in a chemical incident in Rolleston, Canterbury.
Farmer killed by bull in North Canterbury
Emergency services attended the incident at 4pm yesterday.
Libby McKay death: Police review case
Libby McKay's mum doubts boyfriend's story she died falling from ute.
Horse dies after accident at Methven Rodeo
NZ Rodeo Cowboys Association president Lyal Cocks confirmed the horse had died.
Second arrest for murder of King Cobras gang member
Scene examination at Telegraph Road will continue today
Man found after he was believed killed in house fire
Fire ripped through the Birdlings Flat property in Canterbury yesterday morning.
Armed stand-off unfolding in Christchurch
An armed stand-off is unfolding in Christchurch.
Woman guilty of Christmas Day murder
Hardeep Singh died during a row with his partner on Christchurch Day 2016.
On-street top-up for e-bikers
Company has plans to help electric bikers avoid running out of power in Auckland.
Cullinane to All Black
Whanganui's latest All Black, Cullinane old boy Brett Cameron named in wider squad.