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Governor-General presents Royal Humane Society of NZ Silver Medals to 10 recipients.
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Both men held in custody after alleged armed robbery
Get ready, there's another cold blast coming our way
A chilling southerly breeze is making its way up the country.
How the ChCh Earthquake 'fused' residents to their city
Researchers have explored the "identity fusion" forged by the Christchurch Earthquake.
$3.1 billion: House sellers still cashing in
House sellers across NZ are still cashing in despite some markets cooling off.
Unlocking mysteries of the universe
Flying telescope to study Milky Way centre and Saturn's moon, Titan
Queen's Birthday Honours: Topp twins made Dames
The pair briefly debated whether they should accept the award.
Wet Queen's Birthday weekend for much of NZ
Northeasterlies and rain spread down North Island during long weekend.
Police dog receives life-saving blood transfusion
Police dog escapes life-threatening stab wound with blood transfusion
SPCA 'desperate' for foster parents
SPCA covers all the animal's costs while it is being fostered.
Mum-of-two's tragic fall after horse trips on wire
Wire caught around horse's shoe shortly before fatal fall, inquest told.
Winz double killer quizzed over Kirsty Bentley murder
Police say Tully's alibi appears to stack up.
Family booted out of 'P rental' for no reason
Government report suggests there are no health risks in a meth-contaminated home.
Winz double killer quizzed over Kirsty Bentley murder
Police say Tully's alibi appears to stack up.
Careless driving charge over fatal on-ramp crash
Ben Caldicott-Elwell died when his motorbike collided with a trailer.
Crash cuts power near Christchurch zoo
Driver cut from wreckage after colliding with power pole.
More chilly, wet weather to come
Rug up warm - more cold temperatures are expected today and tomorrow.
Fire crews working to extinguish fire in Woodend
Fifteen firefighters are still at the scene fighting the blaze on Panckhurst Drive.
Police close motorway off-ramp near Christchurch
Police recommend motorists use the Lineside Rd off-ramp instead.
War medal thief sentenced to five years' jail
The priceless medal was given to the family of Ian Jones, whose uncle died in El Alamein.
Guilty of tinnie house shooting
After finding, judge relates Manuel's previous drugs, weapons, and violence convictions.
Driving lesson drowning: Coroner praises hero who jumped into lake
Driving lesson deaths an "accident", rules coroner.
Appeal for witnesses after Christchurch nightclub assault
A young man was seriously injured in the assault, and police are calling for witnesses.
$300k council fraud: Property consultant jailed
Property consultant stole $300k from council over eight years.
Snowfalls fuelling skiing excitement
While skiers now can feast on pre-winter photos, 100 years ago the sport barely existed.
Man shot in 'tinnie house raid'
Armed intruders were looking for drugs and cash when gun went off.
Pedestrian killed after being hit by truck
Police are at scene of fatal crash in Oxford, Canterbury.
Ice exploration could help put man on Mars
Scientific forays into Antarctica are helping to expand research on planets like Mars.
Drivers wrongly fined for 'speeding'
Seven-year-old bungle means drivers will be refunded, say police.
Six dead within 41 hours: Families destroyed after horror weekend on roads
Six people lost their lives following crashes around the country this weekend.
Storm punishes with winds, rain and snow
Stormy weather for much of central New Zealand and South Island.
Fire threatens Rakaia River forest
Ten firefighting crews with six water tankers are battling a blaze near Methven.