Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.
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Canterbury flooding: Railway damage worse than first believed
South Island's rail network took a battering.
Public toilet rapist released: 'A very charming narcissist'
Moore followed woman to the toilets and grabbed her by the throat as he forced her inside.
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Hanmer Springs Ski Area first to open this season
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Canterbury's first VC recipient's quake-damaged plot to be repaired
Sergeant Henry Nicholas was awarded the VC for his heroic exploits in December 1917.
Motorcyclist who drove at 192km/h avoids jail after fatal crash
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Four-year-old found walking alone down Dunedin road
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Trucks allowed on Ashburton River bridge during daylight hours
The crossing has been closed on and off since Tuesday.
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'Extremely concerning': Surgical tools not properly sterilised
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Eating disorders: National backs parents' petition for more support
National is now backing calls for urgent funding and support for eating disorder patients.
'Well involved' house fire at Lake Hayes Estate
A fire investigator will be examining the scene.
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Temuka local residents are pitching in to help out with the clean-up of the property.
Eating disorders: Survivor once sent home to die joins desperate calls for Govt help
Parents, patients and survivors of eating disorders begging for more help from Govt.
'Rough few days for Canterbury': Shallow 3.9 quake jolts Christchurch
The quake was felt as far away as Auckland, according to GeoNet.
'It is disappointing': Chief Ombudsman slams prison conditions
His comments come after reports into unannounced inspections at two prisons.
'Deserved a good beating': Violent outburst following theft of prized hat
The 22-year-old appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday.
Campground owners' frantic mission to save caravans from flooding
The campground was inundated with water from the nearby Selwyn River.
Speight's sponsorship of rugby team prompts complaint
Speight's became the naming rights and jersey sponsor of the Highlanders this season.
Murder trial date over Southland man's death deferred until next year
The body of Dale Watene, 40, was found by police in the Longwood forestry block.
Councillor walks out of meeting over lying accusation
The council was discussing a series of transport projects when the incident happened.
Canterbury floods: Farmers stocktake of damage
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