Police name motorcyclist killed near Akaroa
The killed motorcyclist was a 24-year-old Christchurch man.
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Real Game of Thrones scroll in NZ
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Science Made Simple: Alex James on complex systems
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Fire Service lash out at 'idiotic' revellers
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Three in hospital after Christchurch brawl
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Man finds stranger on couch, lets him sleep
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Man's body found in Lyttelton, death not suspicious
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Top cop's stoush with officers: Don't blame tourists - local drivers kill locals
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Algae warning: Stay out of the river
People and animals should stay away from the river until the health warning is lifted.
Missing Christchurch woman found overnight
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Timaru woman 'arrests' foreign driver
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Rescue chopper flies tramper to hospital
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Six injured after 2-car smash blocks SH1
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Canterbury wildfires contained as much-needed rain saves the day
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