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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
A Janazah has been held for Faiz Ali who died after a violent attack in Christchurch city.

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.

Teuila Fuatai: NZ beats Australia on human rights
Contrast in attitudes to how people are treated is woven into transtaman relationship.

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
Blenheim man had alcohol and cannabis in his system ahead of fatal crash.

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
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
Collins slammed the Government's "soft approach" in allowing arrivals to refuse tests.

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
Khing Wong will be allowed to drive again under "restrictive" conditions.

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
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
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
Eating huhu grubs and goat's testicles is part of the superyacht regatta challenge.

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
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
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
Matt Ratana's alleged killer has drawn pictures to help police in their investigation.

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
Former Christchurch mayor Sir Bob Parker is attending the national memorial service.

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
Simon Strickland died last week after being seriously assaulted in the CBD.

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
Arrest comes after man seen "saturated" in blood.

'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
The dead fish included smelt, flounder, giant bullies, trout and inanga.

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?
Ten years on from the February 22, 2011 the city's rebuild is ongoing.