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Search and rescue said the man's actions are a textbook example of what not to do.
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Pedestrian killed in vehicle collision at Ōamaru
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'I am sorry': Mental health worker accused of paying patient for sex
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One person dies following serious crash on SH84 near Wānaka
Emergency services were called to the crash scene at about 3.50pm.
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Truck bursts into flames on SH1 in Canterbury, road closed
Fire and Emergency services rushed to extinguish the fire, detours are in place.
'Just tragic': Mother and 11-year-old son confirmed dead following Manapōuri house fire
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Motorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash on West Coast's SH6
“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene.”
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Investigators are working to determine the cause and how many people were at the address.
Manapōuri house fire investigation under way after blaze destroys Southland home
Investigators are working to determine the cause and how many people were at the address.
'The hurt will be deep': Harness racing star Katie Cox loses battle with cancer
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Kiwi film organisation confirms $600,000 in funding
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Seeing out another summer - Peketa Campground to stay open under iwi management
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'The central parts of both islands are expected to be the cooler of the lot.'