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![Simon Barnett's heartbreak for beloved wife - 'things are grim'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Simon Barnett's heartbreak for beloved wife - 'things are grim'
Doctors have told the radio star his 'perfect' soulmate and 'hero' has just weeks to live.
![Yoga with Top’s Raf Manji, and why he thinks he can win Ilam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Yoga with Top’s Raf Manji, and why he thinks he can win Ilam
Plus Manji doesn't like the way Labour used the mosque attacks as a recruiting tool.
![Pacing, filming, verbal threats: How one man harassed his neighbours for months](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Pacing, filming, verbal threats: How one man harassed his neighbours for months
The neighbours feared for their safety and struggled to live a normal life in their home.
![The Eagle has landed? National considering bringing police helicopter to Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
The Eagle has landed? National considering bringing police helicopter to Christchurch
The party's Dale Stephens says he's backing calls for an Eagle in the city.
![Father pleads not guilty to dangerous driving causing death of two of his children](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Father pleads not guilty to dangerous driving causing death of two of his children
Two of his children were killed, a third was critically injured.
![Body cameras for police? Police Association says it’s a matter of ‘when, not if’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Body cameras for police? Police Association says it’s a matter of ‘when, not if’
Concerns about body cameras focus on the cost involved and who can access the footage.
![Fewer apartment jobs blamed for falling crane numbers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Fewer apartment jobs blamed for falling crane numbers
Slowing pipelines of work in residential sector blamed for the decrease in skyline giants.
![More roads or more cycleways? We compare the parties' transport policies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
More roads or more cycleways? We compare the parties' transport policies
The Greens wants to build light rail in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
![First photos show fishing boat run aground spilling oil near rare penguins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
First photos show fishing boat run aground spilling oil near rare penguins
The vessel was carrying 10,000L of diesel and 400L of hydraulic oil.
!['Your theatrics get you nowhere': Ex-Insta model back in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Your theatrics get you nowhere': Ex-Insta model back in court
Hannah Pierson said she tried to get help but was 'unheard and misunderstood'.
![Silver Ferns beaten by second-string England side](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Silver Ferns beaten by second-string England side
Despite a brave comeback late in the fourth quarter, the Kiwis couldn't get on top.
![Manhunt underway after weapon-wielding thief on bicycle robs service station](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Manhunt underway after weapon-wielding thief on bicycle robs service station
The man demanded cash and cigarettes, and escaped by bike.
![Mum too frightened to have more children after two daughters diagnosed with rare heart defects](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Mum too frightened to have more children after two daughters diagnosed with rare heart defects
Mother forced to terminate baby at 23 weeks gives birth to child with heart defect.
![Roads around Parliament to close, police warn of protests](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Roads around Parliament to close, police warn of protests
Groundswell NZ travelling to Auckland, separate march on Parliament grounds planned.
![School holiday rush: Traffic building south out of Auckland as airport braces for passenger rush](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
School holiday rush: Traffic building south out of Auckland as airport braces for passenger rush
School hols, Warriors' Brisbane match and South Island weather combine for maximum chaos.
![Christchurch man appears in court charged with manslaughter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Christchurch man appears in court charged with manslaughter
Paul Laxon is charged with manslaughter after a crash in North Canterbury.
![Wave 16 investment have seen whānau shift from state dependency to independence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Wave 16 investment have seen whānau shift from state dependency to independence
Whānau Māori in Te Waipounamu are thriving as a result of direct commissioning.
![Mama Hooch rapist brothers launch appeal against convictions, sentence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Mama Hooch rapist brothers launch appeal against convictions, sentence
Roberto and Danny Jaz were jailed for more than 16 years.
![Cash and release: Live crayfish bought from fish'n' chip shop returned to the sea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Cash and release: Live crayfish bought from fish'n' chip shop returned to the sea
Now, woman is fundraising to save more crays from the pot.
!['The most interesting place in NZ.' Really?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'The most interesting place in NZ.' Really?
More than 1 million Wikipedia pages seem to think so.
![One-armed hitchhiker killer allegedly breaches life parole condition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
One-armed hitchhiker killer allegedly breaches life parole condition
Shane Hoko was kicked out of a rehabilitation centre for not following its rules.
![Nelson Hospital forced into lockdown following firearms callout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Nelson Hospital forced into lockdown following firearms callout
Man indicated to security staff outside nearby Nelson District Court that he had firearm.
![‘Only a matter of time’: Boy racers back in the spotlight after fatal crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Only a matter of time’: Boy racers back in the spotlight after fatal crash
Boy racers have been causing problems in Canterbury for decades.
![‘Nasty surprise’ as hundreds of kilograms of meat thrown in public bins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Nasty surprise’ as hundreds of kilograms of meat thrown in public bins
A mystery meat dumper has been filling Christchurch’s public bins in recent weeks.
![Christchurch police investigating reports a firearm was presented at a member of the public](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Christchurch police investigating reports a firearm was presented at a member of the public
Police say they are yet to locate those involved.
![GST debt prompts Inland Revenue to liquidate clothing retailer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
GST debt prompts Inland Revenue to liquidate clothing retailer
Problems included ill health, credit facility withdrawal, economic conditions, overheads.
![Warm temperatures then wild weather to hit South Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Warm temperatures then wild weather to hit South Island
Parts of the South Island will reach 25C.
![Teen learner driver in court over crash that killed 18yo girl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Teen learner driver in court over crash that killed 18yo girl
The 18-year-old was killed after the car she was in fled police.
![10 youths arrested after crime spree](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
10 youths arrested after crime spree
The youth arrests have continued in Ōtautahi after burglaries and stolen car rides.