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She has finally been admitted to in-patient care but only after a crisis.
Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas
A heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.
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Dairy company investigates employee over extreme views
Lee Williams posted a video today saying he had been suspended from his job.
Gang member in court over alleged assault of promising rugby player
The incident happened on Christchurch's Oxford Terrace on January 31.
Historic $5.4m villa torched: Arsonist jailed for nearly five years
Jonathon Gary Brown says 'a feeling came over him' when he was inside the house.
Ralph Hotere artwork sells for $35,000 to save NG building
Hotere is widely regarded as one of New Zealand's most important artists.
Injured paraglider was experienced speed-flyer
The crash on Monday is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Authority.
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Big dry: Worst in 25 years - Canterbury farmers
Banks Peninsula in particular recorded only 44mm of rain between January and March.
'Really stupid': Learner drivers caught going 114km/h in tunnel
The 19-year-olds have both been suspended from driving for 28 days.
Gloriavale: Former members react to leadership's court claims
Formers members are pushing for a change of leadership.
Auckland's Motat puts hand up to house Erebus disaster memorial
The memorial is intended to pay tribute to the 237 passengers and 20 crew who died.
Social housing trust's offices go into lockdown after 'serious' threats
It comes after a pensioner's vegetable patch was ripped up at the social housing units.
Racist rant in Farmers: Woman charged over abuse of mosque shooting victim's sister
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Senior Mongols MC gang member appears in court after year on the run
Serious allegations include drug dealing, firearms and money laundering.
Cricket bat killing: Woman who dumped friend's body released
The move came three days after her husband was jailed for beating a friend to death.
Musterer's hut, micro-brewery amongst winners at architecture awards
The awards ceremony was held at the Christchurch Town Hall on Wednesday.
Crippled: Behind the scenes of Christchurch's cathedral rebuild
Work on track for cathedral to be reinstated - by middle of 2027.
Senior Mongols gang member wanted for nearly a year arrested
Man was wanted for serious drug-dealing, and firearms and money-laundering allegations.
Back to the drawing board on Ashburton water metre plan
The matter was expected to come back to council later this week.
Gloriavale unveiled: What life is really like inside controversial sect
A former member has launched legal action, pushing for a change of leadership.
35-year-old woman charged over shooting in Christchurch
The incident happened in Aranui on May 1.
Morning traffic delayed after crash on State Highway 1 in Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the crash in Rolleston at about 7.20am.
Surge of 'acutely unwell' people: Dozens of surgeries cancelled
The Canterbury DHB says it was the only way to free up beds.
Brewery owner quits a week after racist comments against Māori
Canterbury businessman Dave Gaughan is quitting his brewing company.
David McPhail funeral: Tears and laughter at legendary funnyman's farewell
The pioneering satirist passed away last week, aged 76.
Truck crashes into railway crossing barrier arm
The incident happened at a railway crossing in Rolleston.
Barking up the wrong tree: Dog freed after becoming stuck in trunk
5-year-old long-haired Jack Russel Sid has been through quite an ordeal.
'Smoke alarms save lives': Owner speaks out after house destroyed in fire
Fire and Emergency NZ responded to the house fire in Christchurch on Monday.
'People think we have the plague': MIQ workers report discrimination, stigma
More than half of those surveyed reported being treated unfairly due to their work.
David McPhail funeral today: Hundreds to farewell legendary funnyman
The pioneering comedian and satirist passed away last week, aged 76.
Paraglider crash: Emergency services responding
A police spokesperson said a helicopter was on the way.