Mother and child injured after tree branch falls on them
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Jason Alexander's two teenage daughters were killed in the Port Hills crash.
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Wanted man picked up drink-driving on 'last ride'
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Port Hills double fatal crash: Crown experts say car's brakes not to blame
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Chch shooting: Man on murder charge held in custody; another still on the run
Connor Whitehead, 16, innocent victim of shooting at teenage party.
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Man charged with murder over death of Chch teen
Arrest made after three-hour standoff with armed police.
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Two crew register weak positive results on urea ship arriving at Bluff from Malaysia.
Parent shocked after investigation clears teacher of abuse allegations
The teacher was the subject of multiple claims of bullying toward students and staff.
Christchurch teen shooting: Chilling new details emerge
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Southland mayors happy with immunisation tour
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Mark Harrington's mother says he died from a blood clot in his lung, attributed to flying.
Screams and an arrest after armed police cut hole in Christchurch house to apprehend wanted man
'Come on man just work with me. Tell us you are okay' - police to wanted person.
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More than 13,000 people reported feeling the shaking.
A van and a plan attracts donations for foodbanks
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Dad reveals last words with son killed in shooting
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'Uncontrollable anger': Killer offers no reason for bludgeoning couple
Former social worker Wiremu Namana used a bat, knife and sledgehammer to kill the couple.
Closing in: South Island DHBs almost at 80 per cent full vaccination
The new traffic light system will kick into gear once DHBs reach the target.
Super-giant Southland data centre a step closer
South Island poised to get its first international cable.
Life sentence for 'needless' South Dunedin double murder
Wiremu Namana used a cricket bat, knife and a mini sledgehammer to murder the couple.
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'Greedy' serial swindler rips off Syrian refugee family
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Disabled and vulnerable teenager preyed upon by grandfather.