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Crew were rescued after the boat was beached in Christchurch.
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Man who took illicit drugs, bashed elderly woman escapes conviction
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Former Gloriavale member struggles after firewood accident
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Pilot accused of flying stranded tourists over flooded rivers without right paperwork
Pilot and aviation company which owned the plane appeared in court today.
Mob descends on Queenstown while cops probe assault
Police probe brutal one-punch assault outside Christchurch bar.
Your chance to have a go at drone racing
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Christchurch MSD office goes into lockdown after threat
One person is speaking with police in relation to the incident.
Violent abuser who beat partner unconscious refuses rehabilitation
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Gangs, violence and drugs: Dunedin bars take a hard line
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Former Southland rugby player on firearms charges
Long list of firearms charges facing former Southland open side flanker.
Police seek witnesses after attack puts man in hospital
Police say a Mongrel Mob member was involved when a man was punched to the pavement.
Bill Hammond, one of nation's most influential artists, has died
He was considered one of New Zealand's most influential contemporary painters.
Busted: Council probe backyard mountain bike track
Concerns were raised over possible non-complying earthworks on the land.
Taking the long way home: Cat goes from North Otago to Christchurch
The owners did not think the cat could have made it from Weston to Glenavy on her own.
Caught: Fishing company faces losing $20m trawler
Sanford admits fishing in protected zone.
Camping teen girls get unwanted visit from prowler
Eight 14-year-old girls were camping at a property in Dunedin on Monday.
Southern hospital cafe's fail to meet standard due to unhealthy food
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'Well involved': Van catches fire on side of road in Canterbury
The van was well involved when firefighters arrived.
'Once in a lifetime': Orca pod's surprise visit to Otago harbour
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Mike Yardley: Councillor's comments on Sir Bob Parker 'repulsive'
The former Christchurch mayor is in a long-term care facility after a major stroke.
'Extremely intense': Neighbour pulls elderly man from burning house
Emergency services were called to the fire in Curzon Place, Parklands at about 6.10am.
173m litres: Christchurch water restrictions eased after 25% drop in use
The restrictions came into place two weeks ago.
63-year-old charged with arson over North Canterbury tyre fire
A large fire is blazing in Amberley, north of Christchurch
Chlorine leak at Christchurch flour mill
Crews are ventilating the area after isolating the leak in the system.
Wanted: 'Dangerous' Mongols gang member on the run from authorities
Police renew appeal for 'dangerous' Mongols gang member.
Former Christchurch mayor and TV host Sir Bob Parker suffers stroke
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