The Muslim Association of Canterbury said the announcement was a significant achievement.

"The only way we can stop measles from returning is to increase immunity in our community"

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"Exploitation of these events in a dramatic form is inappropriate," says Kiwi actress.

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A robber ran off with cash from a service station after robbing it with a gun.

A survey has found a huge digital divide between schoolchildren in rich and poor areas.

Two months on the youngest victim is out of hospital but memories are vivid for survivors.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited the sites of the terror attacks.

Top cop says there's an "incorrect perception" police were aware of information.

Al Noor Masjid leader says police ignored earlier suspicious behaviour

Gamal Fouda said worshippers at the mosque had been harassed by a number of people.

More than 80 domestic flights were affected before fog restrictions were lifted.

Jennya Charomova will take on 12 players at once tomorrow

Boy told police that he'd "done it for Allah"

The charity has announced how the funds remaining from the $10.5m would be distributed.

Recording Southern Response meetings did not break the law.

Jury finds man guilty of nine sex charges involving two victims.

Machine used to cut firewood ended with a worker suffering significant hand injury.

High-tech security cameras can detect active shooter within seconds.

One person was taken to Christchurch Hospital after the crash in Linwood.

Observing Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam that is obligatory for every Muslim.