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Authorities move to take down 'atrocious' mosque attack material
A Twitter user flagged the content this morning, but it was still online two hours later.
'None of their business': Mobility card not stopping regular abuse
The army veteran says he is often abused by strangers for using a mobility parking space.
Person in critical condition after crash at raceway
A spokesperson said they were called to the incident at about 11.30am.
Lighting festival to celebrate Matariki kicks off in Christchurch
It will run until July 10, between 6pm to 11pm every night,
Antarctic polar blast: Sea level snow in south possible, cold weekend for most
Rain, strong wind and snow are on the cards this weekend.
Ashburton mayor frustrated at another second bridge setback
Calls to speed up plans for a second bridge were made following the recent floods.
'Really, really disappointing': Trial delayed due to lack of jurors
It is understood just a third of the expected jurors showed up.
Supermarket giant opens greenest store yet
It has low-emitting fridges, LED lighting and an e-truck for deliveries ordered online.
Ōamaru: How one town moved forwards by going backwards
Could Ōamaru be the steampunk capital of the world?
'National shame': 812 children seen by DHB for suspected abuse in 5 years
The DHB has seen 55 cases of suspected abuse in children so far this year.
Armed police swoop on Invercargill house as incident unfolds
A police spokesperson said updates will be provided when available.
Man dead after Ute goes into West Coast river
The incident happened on Wanganui Flat Rd at about 9.15am today.
First shot: New Zealanders trial new Chinese Covid vaccine
A group of 1000 New Zealanders are being guinea pigs for the new Chinese covid vaccine.
Hook, line and sinker: 'Great white shark' concerns locals
Great whites are a protected species in New Zealand.
Youth hub gets green light after agreement reached with neighbours
The facility will provide onsite, purpose-built accommodation to young people in need.
Canterbury healthcare clinic handing out anti-vaccine material
The clinic has been distributing a newspaper called The Real News.
Wedding helicopter crash: Doctors optimistic photographer will walk again
Her husband said her recovery could last three months.
NZME bolsters South Island commercial team
NZME has signalled growth in the South Island as a key strategic focus for the business.
Abuse in state care led to life in prison, inquiry told
He described at the Auckland hearing how the abuse led to him spending 40 years in prison.
Man sentenced for attacking woman, throwing phone in sea
Corey Thomas Littlejohn, 23, appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday.
'It's not fair': 6yo battles cancer for the second time
She begins a final round of chemotherapy this week in an effort to beat the odds again.
Snow to sea level possible in Canterbury next week
There is a reportedly a 30-50 per cent chance of snow to sea level.
More than 300 calls to police in Christchurch each day
The most calls to the police emergency communication centre were made in 2019: 114,487.
Speed limits on highway between Christchurch and Akaroa under review
Seventy-five people were killed or seriously injured on the road between 2011 and 2020.
Award winning musician, law student convicted for drink driving
last year, the man won the prize for best Pacific song at the Pacific Music Awards.
Man who chased police officer with tomahawk denied parole
The man said he had planned to decapitate his victim.
Man who flung partner from moving car jailed
The incident marked the end of nearly a year of offending, the court heard.
Duchess battling against extra water permits for Sir Russell Coutts' golf course
The sailing legend wants to take water from two creeks on the Crown Terrace.
Wedding helicopter crash: Pilot moved to specialist spinal unit
Four people were badly injured when the Robinson R44 crashed suddenly.
Brrrr! Chilly start across Auckland and NZ - frosty start in south
There is a southerly flow making its way across the country
'Heartbreak, immense pain': Tongan tributes pour in for alleged stabbing victim
Hiko Lynch was allegedly murdered in Blenheim just after 3am on Sunday.
Hunters airlifted from rugged terrain near Mt Cook
Pair located uninjured at 3pm and successfully evacuated at 4.30pm.
Dip in Ashburton River bridge repaired, back to 50km/h
Speed on the bridge had been reduced to 30km/h since sustaining damage last month.