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The Christchurch community rallied in force from the moment the fire sparked.
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Police tried to pull over 'vehicle of interest' but it crashed.
Infamous villa linked to grisly murder probe up for sale
Fire-damaged home searched twice by police during homicide inquiry.
Christchurch man faces 58 charges over alleged $200k theft of grant funding
The charges include forgery, theft of grant funds and dishonestly using a document.
Kaikōura seabed shows ‘astonishing resilience’
The 7.8 earthquake nearly 'completely wiped out' some of the ecosystems.
Trapping ‘library’ receives council grant
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Search and rescue teams bring out quad and mountain bike riders
Dense forest and bad weather made rescues challenging.
Adults only: Tenant evicted after failing to mention her 'home-based business' involved sex work
The landlords recognised their apartment on a sexual services website.
Hiker rescued after Arthur’s Pass mudslide
The hiker's leg was trapped by a rock after the mudslide.
Nine people injured following Clutha crash, road closed
There have been several crashes on that stretch of highway.
20 people linked to Mongrel Mob arrested following major operation
The most serious charges include attempted murder, with arrests also in other regions.
Two people confirmed dead after car, school bus crash in rural Canterbury
St John is treating several patients, people in the car have been injured, police say.
Staff 'absolutely gutted' after blaze rips through Dunedin pub
The blaze has left a gaping hole in the roof above the kitchen, according to reports.
Patched over: Entire Rebels MC chapter become Comancheros
Sudden move sends shockwaves through the underworld and gang tension fears mount.
Police make inquiries following death of Invercargill toddler
Authorities are working to determine the cause of death.
Drink driver jailed after causing 'havoc' on the road
Kayla Te Ata Rangi Graham caused havoc on the roads and racked up her 11th conviction.
Dog shot and killed by police after seriously injuring person
The incident triggered a heavy police turnout in Bryndwr.
Rangiora homicide: Woman appears in court charged with being accessory after alleged murder
Richard Leman's body was found inside a parked car seven weeks ago.
Builder caught using unconsented Chinese roofing product; other homes could be affected
The owners only discovered the switch when the paint began deteriorating.
Oranga Tamariki 'fraud': Pair charged with $2 million scam
Pair also face charge of money laundering $791,500.
‘Back from the dead’: Dog reunited with family 11 days after horror fatal crash
Ace was tracked in wild bush by a former Search and Rescue operative.
Police withdraw assault charge in relation to Christchurch man’s death
The man was charged after the death of Rangi Kingi in February.
Man pleads guilty after firing at targets of Jacinda Ardern and other politicians in video
The video shows an individual repeatedly shooting images of politicians.
Canterbury worker hospitalised after getting caught in a conveyor belt
The man freed himself before emergency services arrived.
Teen admits his 'wild' driving killed his friend last year
John David Ross, 19, killed his passenger in a crash in February last year.
Police crack down on bad driving
Dunedin police also carried out drinking checkpoints across the city.
Christchurch to welcome winter with light displays, music and fireworks
Tīrama Mai offers a host of events to celebrate Matariki.
Nelson police catch 16 people drink driving in one week
Police said they were 'disappointed' by the number of offenders during the operation.
Suspicious fire at house searched as part of grisly homicide investigation
The house is subject to an ongoing investigation into the murder of Richard Leman.
Dirt bike rider dies in hospital after King’s Birthday weekend crash
Police launched a sting operation that weekend to crack down on illegal dirtbike action.
Blood from a stranger saved the life of young Arrowtown boy
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