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Thousands dressed up for the biggest day on Canterbury’s social calendar.
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Israel-Hamas war: NZ mayor leads calls for ceasefire
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Bar-goer smashes glass into man's neck, leaves 'gaping' wound
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Rain warnings in place for much of the South Island’s west coast
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‘The numbers double every week’: Hundreds gather in Dunedin to urge for ceasefire in pro-Palestine rally
Hundreds of people gathered in Dunedin to demand a ceasefire in Palestine.
Fatal crash near Ashburton - one dead, police investigating
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Former council candidate harassed, photographed neighbours
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Nowhere to go: Homeless man demanded to be arrested
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Strategy to help injured victims at mosque not clearly communicated
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Farmers have their say on council plans
ORC's draft land and water regional plan has received strong feedback.
Dunedin man’s inheritiance blown on meth habit
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Police converge on Christchurch stadium after man found with severe injuries
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Seven youths arrested after allegedly fleeing police in stolen car
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Elderly paedophile likely to die in jail after sentence longer than life expectancy
Russell John Gray was found guilty by a jury on five charges.
Man caught doing 'indecent act' near childcare centre
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Nelson council aiming ‘to do the right thing’ for slip-prone homes
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Man critical after stabbing outside Christchurch motel
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Hollywood A-lister opens new burger joint in Queenstown with plans to expand
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Paramedic breaks down talking about terror attack survivors
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