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It never made it to the table as scheduled due to 'ongoing discussions with ministers'.
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Local leaders want postal voting replaced with voting booths for future elections.
Hundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/h
Mayor is urging NZTA for safety improvements on the highway stretch.
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New agencies will replace them in July, two in the North Island.
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Two of our four major cities have spent tens of thousands on social media influencers.
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The double murderer appeared before the Parole Board yesterday for the sixth time.
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The 30-year-old was killed in action during a firefight in July 2022.
Self-defence or murder? Jury to decide 14-year-old alleged killer’s fate
'It was a David and Goliath situation,' defence argues.
Christchurch murder probe: Three days on, police appeal for more information
Investigators are still working to establish the circumstances of Tyrone Munns' death.
Super Rugby team lists: Changes aplenty ahead of round five clashes
All the ins and outs ahead of the fifth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Killer Beez secretary wants to swap life of crime for jewellery making
$35,000 cash and two Harley-Davidsons were seized from Stenton Wilde's home.
Ferry sailings cancelled due to large swells in Cook Strait
A southerly swell is expected to rise to 4m.
House fire rapidly spreading across two properties in Canterbury
Flames have lept across the boundary to a neighbouring home.
7 tips for a two-week campervan trip in the South Island
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Nicola Willis wants to change procurement rules to help NZ companies
The Government wants to make it easier for Kiwi companies to bid for contracts.
Scott Watson’s bid for freedom: Parole Board to see notorious double murderer again today
Notorious double murderer Scott Watson to appear before the Parole Board today.
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Marlene Person said she watched a glass of water vibrating on the table.
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Last year saw 1639 incidents involving stabbing or cutting weapons.
Christchurch homicide victim understood to be son of murdered gang member
Despite urgent treatment, the 39-year-old died at the scene.
Why there’s never been so much Canterbury on screen
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How a community mourns: The legacy of a youth worker lost in tragedy
Colleagues performed an emotional haka and sang waiata for Sam Matue’s whānau.
Ports ‘reluctant’ to work with KiwiRail after mega-ferry fallout
It was hoped a new company would provide a pathway for a trusted approach to negotiations.
Safe says greyhound racing has no future after dog’s death at Addington
The animal charity urges GRNZ to wind down races and rehome dogs before the 2026 ban.
Teen forced to take wheel in fatal crash after epileptic woman ignored warning not to drive
Raeann Cook knew she should not be driving after suffering a seizure.
Prominent Dunedin man pleads not guilty to sex charges
The man has been granted interim name suppression.
New Zealand Olympic team sports new kit deal with Kathmandu
The deal will see Kiwi athletes wearing NZ apparel at future games.
‘Frustrating’: The 15 Christchurch schools with unfinished projects in Govt rebuild delays
A total of 115 schools were slated for refurbishment after the 2010-2011 earthquakes.
Mangawhai butcher Dan Klink hopes Sharp Blacks have cutting edge
Klink, who owns Mangawhai Meat Shop, is set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.
Property Insider: $7 billion Asia-Pacific fund hunts in NZ
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Hayley Carville hopes by sharing her story others feel less alone.
Chris Rattue: The main positive from Black Caps' final defeat
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