'Awful incident': Three students injured in crash outside Nelson school
One student was transported to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries.
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Home detention for husband who helped public servant wife defraud Oranga Tamariki of $2m
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'Harmful': Co-ed schools urge NZ Rugby to block exclusive boys’ first XV comp
Forty-three South Island co-ed principals have asked the national body to intervene.
Flight from NZ has windscreen shattered after landing in Brisbane
A similar incident occurred with an Air New Zealand flight last month.
'Mismanaged': Expert calls for faster reform in NZ economy
Teece highlights the need for faster economic reforms to keep pace globally.
42 South Island schools join fight against exclusive rugby competition
Fight against stand-alone competition may reach Human Rights Commission.
Opinion: How Crusaders and Chiefs unearthed great talent from other regions
Both clubs blend local talent with key recruits for long-term success.
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Editorial: Amid bleak news, community generosity shines through
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Police investigating after body found in Christchurch carpark
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Magic man: Meet the one psychiatrist approved to prescribe magic mushrooms
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Police use drone in search for missing woman in Christchurch
Elisabeth Nicholls vanished from a retirement village in Riccarton two weeks ago.
'Angel of a fireman': 87kg St Bernard saved by sandwich in house fire tragedy
The family pet was burned on his eye, nose and elbow, but he is on the mend.
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A live cook-off featured ox heart, wapiti, wild boar and plenty of edible wildlife.
Fringe Benefit Tax: Should you be paying it if your business owns a ute?
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Crusaders farewell 'temporary' home but will new stadium be ready for next season?
New stadium Te Kaha is expected to open in late April 2026.
Person dies after being run over by own vehicle
Police closed Lewis St at 10.45am for investigation.
'Awful incident': Teen girl seriously injured by car outside Nelson college
Emergency services were called to the scene about 3.15pm.
'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feet
Mark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.
Ben Francis: Why State of Origin doesn't belong in New Zealand
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KiwiRail charged over Aratere ferry grounding
The ferry grounded on June 21, 2024, with 47 people on board.
All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1
Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.
Campervan, bus involved in crash in Tekapo, major road shut
Crews from Tekapo, Twizel, and Ōmarama are attending the incident.
Wapiti burger takes Rotorua eatery to Wild Food Challenge final
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Richter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishing
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'Never felt so alone': Foster lifts lid on battles with NZ Rugby bosses
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Rural vs urban economy: Who's doing 'the hard work' and which regions are booming?
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Fit of rage: Man injures seven people in attack on partner, kids and neighbours
The man then went on to kick a police officer while being walked to a patrol car.
Crusaders playmaker confirms departure after Super Rugby Pacific final
James O'Connor will be looking to depart as a champion when the Crusaders host the Chiefs.
The case for Year 14s to play First XV rugby
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