Pike River: Families' lawyer confident of manslaughter prosecution
It comes as police confirm criminal probe ongoing.
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Eight sets of human remains were found during borehole drill imaging.
Police outline timeline to 'confession' by woman who killed and buried her partner
Police who investigated killing of Martin Berry tell a High Court jury what they found
The last post: One of NZ's last veterans care homes shuts its doors
Bosses say it was a tough decision but the facility is no longer financially viable.
Christchurch mosque walker for peace in hospital
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Man who sexually abused boys jailed
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Martin Berry's family implored him to leave violent relationship before alleged murder.
Guilty plea to part in Glenleith homicide
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Bloodstains found in house where Christchurch man Martin Berry was allegedly murdered by his partner
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More than 1500 people who received a Pfizer Covid-19 booster may not be fully protected.
Former Dunedin teacher admits abusing eight more boys
Defendant has a history of sex attacks.
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Motorsport: Rider at motocross event seriously injured
Motocross rider in serious condition after an incident at an event near Milton.
'Left to rot': Christchurch woman accused of stabbing partner, dumping body in garden
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'Dangerous and reckless': Police slam student behaviour amid Covid
"They're continuing to spread [Covid], endangering themselves and others in the city."
'Disastrous for his career': Dunedin student appeals conviction
Accused's application was turned down in the District Court so he went to the High Court.
Security officer attacked by dogs: 'I didn't think I was going to get out of there'
Judge orders destruction of the two animals.
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Big Read: Meth-fuelled burglar shot by farmer
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'Melting pot of disrespect': Fears Parliament protesters heading south
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Destiny Church drug rehab helps women avoid jail
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Transport squeeze: Strain on South Island deliveries
Truck driver shortage, made worse by Omicron, and ferry issues frustrate carriers.
Woman five times over the booze limit with a tyre blown out
When spoken to, the driver was too intoxicated to give a clear explanation of events.
Name suppression sought after doctor-patient affair
Significant age gap between the pair, and patient began seeing the doctor as a teenager.
Thai restaurant staffer granted $12,500 for unjustified dismissal
The owner decided to only pay the worker 80 per cent of the Covid-19 subsidy.
$65,000 serial swindler appeals sentence
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Ministry of Health's vaccination blunder
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MPI investigating rider who kicked and hit horse
Video shows a woman beating a horse for about a minute before someone intervenes.
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