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Man arrested in Te Anau after shooting a vehicle at a campsite
The 35-year-old man will appear in court later this afternoon facing firearms charges.
12-year-old hit by car in Dunedin
Girl suffers moderate injuries after being hit by a car.
Cup Day: Tickets on sale for biggest day on Canterbury's social calendar
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Unregistered taxi driver not guilty of rape
A taxi driver at the centre of a rape trial has been found not guilty of sexual assault.
Uni student hid mental anguish from parents, died first day back after holiday
Coroner releases findings into death of university student found in dorm room by staff.
Person dead after crash between car and scooter
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Businessman third person killed in crash that killed couple
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‘Devoted parents’ killed in crash, three of their kids critically injured
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Coroner clears police after fatal shooting of ‘gentle giant’ Darfield man
Coroner releases findings after fatal shooting of Canterbury man Donald Ineson in 2018
Hunt for Yanfei Bao: Police prepare fresh searches in Greenpark area
The man accused of kidnapping and murdering Bao was due back in court on Friday.
Potential new airport to serve Central Otago
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Bigger impact: Research shows likely effects of controversial Tarras airport
Animated flyovers released today show the impact Tarras airport would have.
Crews battle well-involved fire in Woodlands
Four fire trucks, three tankers and two support vehicles raced to the property.
Staff threaten to cancel skier's pass for sharing tips with friends
“Where do they draw the line? Can you teach your own kids?”
Otago crash: Police investigating what led to double-fatal crash
Two people were killed, and four others were critically injured.
Dunedin students ‘better off’ under new alcohol Bill, Hospitality NZ disappointed
There are claims the Bill threatens the livelihoods of those in the hospitality industry.
Tributes paid to ‘loving’, ‘kind-hearted’ teen killed in car crash
The crash left two people on life support; the driver's name was released yesterday.
Rolled van sees three children walk away but critically injures person
Multiple fire crews have attended the crash on Upper Sefton Rd.
Community safety meeting being held amid unease over Christchurch crime
Last month, seven Canterbury businesses were targeted in an overnight crime spree.
Language barrier key element as defendant takes the stand in rape trial
The defence case began in the Dunedin District Court yesterday.
Police launch new search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao
Yanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.
Toddler death: Dad sees nothing positive in police decision to review investigation
Paul Jones said looking into the investigation is not going to fix anything.
'Callous disregard': Mama Hooch rapists handed hefty prison terms
Mama Hooch rapists - brothers Danny and Roberto Jaz - are being sentenced today.
Wettest winter in 100 years: Marlborough’s record rainfall revealed year on from state of emergency
Rainfall report released almost a year after devastating weather thrashed South Island.
Hostel a backpackers and boarding house for homeless
Hostel a boarding house for the homeless, while also claiming to be a backpackers.
Fleeing driver arrested after allegedly stealing car to evade police
Police signalled the driver to stop after they were seen driving erratically.
Lachie Jones tragedy: Police admit missing steps probing toddler’s mysterious death
The 3-year-old was found face up in a small town’s oxidation pond 1.2km from home.
David Benbow defence team accuses police of 'tunnel vision'
Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.