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Help offered to get wider family of slain sisters into New Zealand

MIQ officials are working with police to help overseas family needing to travel here.

Timaru tragedy: Mum accused of murdering three young daughters appears in court

A 40-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with murdering three children.

Timaru tragedy: Former nanny says they were 'awesome kids'

Parents "loved their kids like nobody's business", former nanny in South Africa says.

Family's move to NZ turns to tragedy after three children killed

Twin girls and their sister were found dead at their new home in Timaru on Thursday night.

Timaru tragedy: Woman charged over death of three children

The woman is set to appear in court this morning over the death of three young girls.

Sports teams, businesspeople and entertainers taking up half of MIQ spots

The Bangladesh, South Africa and Netherlands cricket teams are due to arrive this summer.

Life in limbo no more: South African family ditch Kiwi dream

Lower crime rates and more educational opportunities first attracted family to our shores.

Princess Charlene of Monaco hospitalised after collapsing in South Africa

The princess underwent an undisclosed operation last month.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: My grandmother died of Covid. She deserved a better farewell

OPINION: Feeling lonely must've been the cruellest ending for her.

Editorial: The day rugby was cancelled

EDITORIAL: Pride in our national game clashed with our belief in a fair go for everyone.

1981 Springbok Tour: Former cop recalls being on duty for Hamilton match

"The few police on the embankment were brushed aside like feathers."

' I wouldn't say I am on their side now, but I am more lenient'

'There was a lot of anger and disappointment ... the game meant a lot to the region'.

South African expats hold vigil amid unrest, ask Govt for border exceptions

Expats gathered at the steps of Parliament this afternoon for a vigil.

Covid update: 21 Kiwis visited Aussie exposure sites

Public health officials continue to monitor the situation in Australia.

John Minto and supporters plan reunion lunch and march to rugby park

A great day in history because NZ made an impact internationally, says political activist.

'There will be blood': How the 1981 Springbok Tour of New Zealand began

Neil Reid recounts the explosive build-up to a sports tour that divided the nation.