Parole denied: Sex offender still not ready for release from prison
Paiea Waihirere abused a young girl for six years and took photos of the acts.
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Statue honouring WWI warhorse Dolly delayed to 2027
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Emergency services are at the scene treating the men.
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Motorcyclist critically injured after collision with truck, Christchurch motorway closed
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Christchurch serious incident: Emergency services responding
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‘Oversight’: Kiwi avatar’s birthdate changed after being linked to terror attack
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Man killed by police ‘planned mass shooting’
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Man jailed for 17 years for decade of abuse and rape
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One of the last RNZAF C-130H Hercules touched down at its final resting place today.
Super Rugby team lists: Big names return to starting lineups
Several stars of the game return to starting roles this weekend.
Well-known NZ Herald names to depart as 30 roles cut from newsroom; new video brand on way
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Family of 'wonderful poppa' killed in fatal crash face the unlicensed meth-driver responsible
He lost control of the vehicle and sent texts from behind the wheel before the crash.
‘Tasteless’: Violent video game slammed for Kiwi character with mosque massacre reference
Fans called the decision 'tasteless' and 'ignorant'.
‘Dog fight’: How NRL schoolboy ban can help NZ rugby keep young stars
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‘You ruined my life’: Woman abused for nine years as a child confronts rapist
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‘Unusual demand’: Hospital urges non-urgent cases to seek alternatives
Christchurch ED urges non-urgent cases to seek care elsewhere due to high demand.
Why property investors are turning to short-term rentals for gains
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Over-fuelled plane leaves uni-bound passengers behind
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Marketplace fraudster strikes again; victims sent screenshots of fake bank payments
The now 20-year-old pretended to pay for a $20,000 ute and $10,000 trailer.