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Man decided to take 'foolish' joyride around Wānaka tree after drinking.
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Teen got mum's car stuck and needed police help - but didn't have a licence
The teen told officers he didn't know how to use the brake in order to change gears.
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Invercargill police investigate shooting that left man critically injured
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‘Massive gap’ around Westport flood protection expectations
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Prominent property developer said neighbours 'still wanted to have a crack at us'.
One seriously injured after car hits house in Twizel
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Man jailed for assault on pensioner at Botanic Gardens
Man off his anti-anxiety meds attacked pensioner in Dunedin Botanic Gardens.
Department of Conservation kicks iwi off Queenstown river site
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Man trapped and sexually assaulted young girl
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Weather: Frosty NZ morning to develop into clear skies and sunshine
No severe weather watches or warnings are in place over New Zealand this weekend.
Missing estate agent's alleged kidnapper had only been in NZ for several months
The 52-year-old was arrested at an airport after booking a one-way international flight.
Several Christchurch men assaulted after lured by dating site
Several people are being spoken to and will likely face charges for the incidents.
'This chap has huge problems': Offender jailed for random attacks
Jayden John Lee Morgan committed a string of erratic, random crimes in the last few weeks.
Gang land: Old Devils Henchmen property hits the market
The prime industrial land is expected to fetch big money.
Yanfei Bao's employer speaks of 'very heavy hearts' as search efforts ramp up
Teams will be looking for the missing woman from the air, on land and in the water.
Court orders Wānaka hotel to inform investor of funds’ status
Information concerning the funds has been withheld from an investor for four months.
'Throwing them in jail not the answer': Hipkins defends ram raids response
Business gathering told 'don't underestimate how seriously we’ve been taking this'.
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Judge blasts Mama Hooch rapist brothers and their 'indifference to consent'
Missing real estate agent Yanfei Bao: Govt authority to raise safety topic
"The safety of all licensees is incredibly important to the authority."
'She’s so broken': Wife heartbroken after new dad killed in crash
Family emigrated last year after falling in love with the country.
Ryman Healthcare shareholder returns ‘unsatisfactory’, AGM hears
'We recognise this and are working hard to recover your faith.' - Claire Higgins.
'Serious failures': Radiologist misdiagnosed cancer, still works
A male radiologist who failed to identify cancer in a scan still works in Southland.
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'Driven by his addiction': Deportee sentenced to home detention for dealing meth
Hamish Mark Buschl has been accused of supplying meth on 38 different occasions.
