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Moving online generated the highest level of sales in the event's 22-year history.
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The protestors were camped out at the reserve for three weeks.
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Islamic Call to Prayer to be broadcast on radio for mosque attacks anniversary
There is no public service today at the request of the bereaved families.
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'Terrible': Sex workers struggling for financial survival under red light
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Woman found guilty of murdering partner - her previous crime now revealed
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Mosque attack anniversary: Man shot nine times finds love with March 15 reporter
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Jury sent to deliberate in Rena Joyce 'body in the garden' murder trial at Christchurch High Court
The jury in the Rena Joyce murder trial has been sent to deliberate their verdict.
Rise in abusive calls forces food bank to take action
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Police confirm man got out of vehicle just before he was attacked.
Teen called taxi to move between her robberies, got pregnant 'on the run'
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This is the highest number of daily Covid-related deaths since the pandemic reached NZ.
Man with gang links jailed for aggravated robbery
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Rena Joyce denies 'callous' murder of partner, gives evidence at own trial
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Mosque attacks: Covid strikes on eve of anniversary
Mosque closed and Friday prayer cancelled as precaution.
Murder-accused Rena Joyce will take the stand at trial
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Lawn at Cranmer Square to be replaced after protesters leave
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Customer throws pie at supermarket worker over face mask rule
The supermarket owner said incidents like this just put staff on edge.
Christchurch mosque attack: Families to see documents
Documents released from police, district health board, St John and emergency specialist.
Person seriously injured in crash near Lyttelton Tunnel
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
Hammer attack: Dairy owner forgives assailant
Corner store proprietor fled out the back of his shop, blood dripping from his head.
Rejected: Engineer's final legal bid after US polo star's death fails
Case relates to 2018 death of Lauren Biddle at Christchurch hillside mansion.
The last post: One of NZ's last veterans care homes shuts its doors
Bosses say it was a tough decision but the facility is no longer financially viable.
'Moving quite fast': Fire crews battle large blaze in Arthur's Pass
Blaze moving quickly, but no threat to the highway yet.
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150 staff have tested positive for the virus.
Packing up: Anti-mandate protesters leaving central Christchurch
The group was told they had until Thursday to leave.
Anti-mandate protesters in Christchurch agree to leave by Thursday
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Jetstar seat sale returns: Fly home for free on domestic flights
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No public service for mosque attacks anniversary at families' request
March 15 will mark three years since 51 people were killed in the attacks.