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![Killed cyclist's family 'devastated' driver back behind wheel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Killed cyclist's family 'devastated' driver back behind wheel
Khing Wong was granted a limited licence in court today.
![Funeral held for man allegedly murdered in central Christchurch attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Funeral held for man allegedly murdered in central Christchurch attack
A Janazah has been held for Faiz Ali who died after a violent attack in Christchurch city.
![Teuila Fuatai: NZ beats Australia on human rights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Teuila Fuatai: NZ beats Australia on human rights
Contrast in attitudes to how people are treated is woven into transtaman relationship.
![Far North charity gets $50,000 from teens who won national waiata comp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Far North charity gets $50,000 from teens who won national waiata comp
Northland teens donate $50,000 waiata prize to Shine on Kaitaia charity.
![Meningococcal death: Leaders plead for help as 'well-loved' boy passes away](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Meningococcal death: Leaders plead for help as 'well-loved' boy passes away
Covid-19 had restricted some vital health services to Northland's most in need whānau.
!['Avoidable' death of shearer: Coroner calls for drivers to stay off road after drinking, using drugs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Avoidable' death of shearer: Coroner calls for drivers to stay off road after drinking, using drugs
Blenheim man had alcohol and cannabis in his system ahead of fatal crash.
![Can NZ reduce car emissions with a smokefree-styled campaign?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Can NZ reduce car emissions with a smokefree-styled campaign?
NZ has the highest per capita car ownership in the OECD. How can we reduce it?
![Community's 'shock' at possible church demolition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Community's 'shock' at possible church demolition
The church could become heritage listed, but the new owner can knock it down before then.
![Australian refusing a Covid test should be deported, says Judith Collins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Australian refusing a Covid test should be deported, says Judith Collins
Collins slammed the Government's "soft approach" in allowing arrivals to refuse tests.
![Minister not considering commissioners for Wellington City Council - yet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Minister not considering commissioners for Wellington City Council - yet
Mahuta: "I certainly don't want to be the Minister for Local Government commissions".
![Driver who killed cyclist allowed behind the wheel again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Driver who killed cyclist allowed behind the wheel again
Khing Wong will be allowed to drive again under "restrictive" conditions.
![Woman refusing Covid swab in MIQ had already protested against lockdowns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Woman refusing Covid swab in MIQ had already protested against lockdowns
She says she's leaving MIQ today and has participated in anti-lockdown protests before.
![Six-hour ordeal: Divers stranded on island after boat breaks anchor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Six-hour ordeal: Divers stranded on island after boat breaks anchor
Closing a trip report is just as important as logging one to prevent emergency callouts.
![Taxpayers fork out $12k for Winston Peters' farewell - an event he didn't want](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Taxpayers fork out $12k for Winston Peters' farewell - an event he didn't want
It's an event that Winston Peters' didn't want but it cost $11,733 to put on nonetheless.
![The $139m superyacht due in Auckland this week - the biggest to make it to NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
The $139m superyacht due in Auckland this week - the biggest to make it to NZ
Eating huhu grubs and goat's testicles is part of the superyacht regatta challenge.
![Local Focus: Riding NZ's largest 'vert' ramp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Local Focus: Riding NZ's largest 'vert' ramp
Verticus skateboarding comp not for the faint-hearted. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Covid lockdown months not included in tomorrow's child poverty statistics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Covid lockdown months not included in tomorrow's child poverty statistics
The annual measure takes into account the nine months until March 2020.
![Murder in the city: Man killed in Christchurch was 'joyful and warm' person](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Murder in the city: Man killed in Christchurch was 'joyful and warm' person
Man allegedly murdered in Christchurch remembered by friend as 'joyful and warm'.
![UK man linked to slaying of Kiwi cop Matt Ratana draws pictures of incident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
UK man linked to slaying of Kiwi cop Matt Ratana draws pictures of incident
Matt Ratana's alleged killer has drawn pictures to help police in their investigation.
![Conversion therapy banned by early next year, Govt reveals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Conversion therapy banned by early next year, Govt reveals
The Greens claim the move is due to their 150,000-strong petition.
![Ailing Sir Bob Parker's message to Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Ailing Sir Bob Parker's message to Christchurch
Former Christchurch mayor Sir Bob Parker is attending the national memorial service.
![Councillors and Wellington Mayor in full blown stoush over library](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Councillors and Wellington Mayor in full blown stoush over library
Auditor-General called on to investigate bid to sell part of Central Library building.
![Man in court over fatal assault in Te Papa carpark](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Man in court over fatal assault in Te Papa carpark
Simon Strickland died last week after being seriously assaulted in the CBD.
![Sentence shortened for man who left unconscious victim next to burning car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Sentence shortened for man who left unconscious victim next to burning car
The victim was hospitalised for several days and required rehabilitation.
![Bloody scenes: Man charged with murder appears in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Bloody scenes: Man charged with murder appears in court
Arrest comes after man seen "saturated" in blood.
!['Gold stamp' not available: Major inquest into unexplained epilepsy deaths resumes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Gold stamp' not available: Major inquest into unexplained epilepsy deaths resumes
Major coronial inquest into six unexplained epilepsy deaths resumes this week.
![Hundreds of fish die in estuary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Hundreds of fish die in estuary
The dead fish included smelt, flounder, giant bullies, trout and inanga.
![Northland swamp kauri used by researchers to find out when Earth switched poles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Northland swamp kauri used by researchers to find out when Earth switched poles
Ancient Northland swamp kauri shows breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago.
![Quake anniversary: Why is Christchurch still broken?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Quake anniversary: Why is Christchurch still broken?
Ten years on from the February 22, 2011 the city's rebuild is ongoing.