Man attacked woman after killing cat at backpackers
Dunedin man who beat a cat to death and viciously assaulted a woman jailed for two years.
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Thiel's Wanaka mansion plan declined
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$10m would keep Taieri Gorge line going: trust
$10 million to help with the upkeep of the full Taieri Gorge railway line.
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Former Christchurch mayor Sir Bob Parker's quirky city apartment up for sale
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Foul-mouthed honey thieves raid honesty box
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Protesters stop operations at Southland coal mine
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Driver thrown from car in fatal crash: Police appeal for help as investigation continues
Initial indications are southbound car crossed centre line, colliding with northbound car.
Police accused of being 'heavy-handed' post-March 15 guns crackdown
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Warmer than average temperatures predicted ahead of winter
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Buller floods cost KiwiRail over $3 million
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'P*** off to your country': Bartender cleared for attempting citizen's arrest after racist remarks
The Colombian conceded he could have acted differently; judge said actions were justified.
Sanford sells lobster quota for $49.3m
Sanford has sold its Southern South Island lobster quota for $49 million.
Dunedin New World supermarkets still selling Russian beers
This is despite calls from local Ukrainian community for stores to boycott the products.
Port worker deaths: Call for inquiry
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Port worker dies as coal loaded onto ship at Lyttelton
'I wish to express my deep sadness and condolences to the family' - port boss.
Invercargill crash witness: 'I didn't sleep last night, I keep seeing their faces'
Witnesses tried their best to help those in crushed ute.
More than twice legal limit: Entrepreneur avoids conviction due to new venture
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One dead, one critical after early morning stabbing in city street
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Driver waved bottle of spirits moments before crash
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Poll finds North-South split in attitudes to house prices
South Island buyers are more upbeat about the housing market.
Purchase record: Buyer pays $25.7m for Queenstown super-home
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New mum left in excruciating pain after severe infection missed post-birth
Jessica Barnfather woke from the anaesthetic screaming louder than when she was in labour.
Mother's 10-year fight over jailed son's death
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Special report: The tragic trend making ghosts of our glaciers
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A 42-year-old man was arrested during Operation Bath.
Great South boss dies of suspected heart attack
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No commute, more family time: The big company letting workers move away - and take their city wages with them
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Good Friday crashes kill one and injure two; police call for dashcam footage
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