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PM brushes off call for SIS probe on China
PM declines to comment on call for probe into influence of Chinese Communist Party on NZ.
'Careless' cops unlawfully obtained DNA
Police were using incomplete forms to have people provide them with DNA samples.
Kaikoura one year on: Remembering the quake
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Four hurt in crashes in South Island
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Cantabrians rescued from cars in river
Occupants of two cars escape to vehicles' roofs amid fast-moving river flow.
Buy-and-sell warning after armed robberies
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Food truck gas cooker explodes, one injured
A food caravan's cooker exploded at the Leeston rugby club, burning a man inside.
What makes quakes more shaky?
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Man critical after Canterbury crash
The man was flown to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter in a critical condition.
Quake a factor in fatal crash - truckies
Traffic pressure on the Lewis Pass since the Kaikoura quake may have led to a fatal crash.
Fireworks horror: 'I could see embers on him'
Dad describes the moment his son, 4, was badly burned at church event.
Girl saves baby from being burnt after fireworks display goes wrong
Six people were reportedly hurt in an incident involving fireworks at a church event.
No conviction for teen in alleged train assault
No conviction for teen on train; others face charges.
Likely cause of deadly Port Hills fires remains arson
The most likely cause was that the wildfire was deliberately lit, say fire investigators.
The day when Maccas came to town
Christchurch remembers McDonald's coming to town 30 years ago.
Christchurch decides against sex work bylaw
A working group will look at encouraging sex workers away from residential areas.
Use by date 'next year': Outrage over mouldy mozzarella
She was shocked to hear Mainland knew about the problem.
Auckland house values drop for first time in six years
Now's the time to buy if you're looking for your first home: mortgage broker.
Smart fridges and suits here to stay
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Red zone roundabout have motorists hopping mad
About 20 black rabbits have been spotted at the busy junction.
Extreme skiers snatch another first
Skiers make first descent of Mt Malte Brun - a high peak near Aoraki/Mt Cook.
Quake rebuild needs momentum - MP
New quake rebuild minister stunned at amount of work still to be done seven years on.
Golden Kiwi switches to marathon
Wheelchair athlete expects New York marathon to take about 150 minutes
Ronald McDonald House: 'Home when our family needed one'
When plans for Ronald McDonald House dropped, many parents of sick children were shocked.
Court allows quake class action
Group action best way for homeowners to make claims against insurers, court rules.
Woeful winter sees cold and flu remedy sales rise
The year's wet weather brought with it more need for cold and flu meds
Babysitter trial: 'Reckless killing' in moment of anger
The crown told the jury the injuries don't match the accused's story.