'Make a contribution': Family of victim hit out at killer
Christopher Wayne Patterson has been behind bars since 2008 after he murdered a teen.
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Police also got reports of people tampering wth equipment in the red zone in April.
Paramedic defied orders in bid to save lives after mosque attack
'I believed there were human beings inside that needed help.'
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An 11-year-old boy became unwell after eating lolly cake given out by teens in ski masks.
Second petition calls on Gore District Council CEO to resign
Stephen Parry resigned after falling out with Gore Mayor Ben Bell.
Juliana Herrera murder: Corrections vows to improve community notifications
Corrections set to do more to alert the community when serious offenders are released.
Pike River movie production starts on West Coast
New film aims to tell story following explosions which killed 29 men.
Lucky escape as train collides with car in Southland
A person suffered moderate injuries in crash.
Teen killed by train had 'the most loving heart'
The teen's mum has spoken about her 'hilarious' son and his Asperger's syndrome.
School staffer stood down after alleged inappropriate contact with pupil
Dad says he's still in the dark about the situation as police investigate.
West Coast regional councillor loses suppression bid over trespass charge
The controversial councillor allegedly trespassed on a property linked to his family.
The Great NZ Road Trip takes on Danseys Pass
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Arrest made after huge house fire in Dunedin
A 57yo man is charged with arson in relation to last week's house fire.
Girl abused 'almost every night' for years
The defendant has interim name suppression while the trial is ongoing.
'Male, stale, pale': councillors accused of racism in latest meeting
The latest Dunedin council meeting deteriorated into accusations and name-calling.
New Christchurch Monopoly board launched: Which city landmarks made the cut?
Some of The Garden City’s most famous spots feature on the iconic board.
One person dead after Dunedin house fire
Firefighters rushed into the building as smoke poured from the windows.
'An unbelievable few weeks': $130k raised to help to Kiwi harness racing driver Katie Cox fight aggressive lung cancer
The harness racing fraternity is launching a fundraising effort for the Canterbury driver.
Homeless Dunedin man jailed for sexual offending
Homeless man had 'little desire' to change his ongoing alcohol issues.
PISA test results likely to be skewed - ministry
The analysis showed slightly more high-achieving students participated.
Christchurch RSA ‘forced’ to rethink plans
The holding company has been unable to pay more than $592,000 to creditors.
Gloriavale school ‘not providing an adequate education’
Gloriavale Christian School did not meet criteria for registration as a private school.
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The Great NZ Road Trip: Farm machinery ablaze
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The Great NZ Road Trip: Taking on the world's steepest street
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One and done: 1-year-old scales Dunedin’s Baldwin St
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Senior police communicator admits priority of 111 call should have been upgraded, terror attack inquest finds
'Due to the number of P1 events we were reading, that information was overlooked.'
Mum caught driving at 140km/h 'was busy telling kids off'
The woman claimed she wasn't looking at the speedo and was dealing with her kids.
'Tragic event' - Schoolboy badly burned at camp in induced coma, faces ongoing surgeries
The 9-year-old was on a school camp when the incident happened.
Mosque victim’s sister says pursuit of truth a ‘shared responsibility’
Aya Al-Umari said she still had faith more information would come to light.
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Police confirm no one died in massive Dunedin blaze
Two or three homeless people slept in the derelict house periodically.
Aviation legend’s funeral to be a ‘celebration of a very full life’
Sir Tim was the founder of the Warbirds over Wanaka Airshow, which was launched in 1988.
Terminal cancer patient urges ‘complete overhaul’ of Pharmac
Cancer patient Vickie Hudson-Craig is fighting Pharmac for drug funding.