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Prestigious boys' college cancels centenary celebrations amid sex abuse allegations
A former staff member faces 11 charges of sexual abuse against four boys.
Auckland murder-suicide ‘tragic example’ of family violence epidemic, says coroner
Coroner reveals details of violent relationship that ended in murder-suicide.
Air NZ apologises after Chch cat takes return trip to Oz
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‘Callous’: Thieves pinch bronze plaques from disaster memorial
More than 20 plaques have been stolen from the Ballantynes fire memorial in Christchurch.
Mayor hits back after Trump claims US split the atom
Trump appears to rewrite history while talking about US achievements at his inauguration.
QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?
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Family rescued after getting into difficulty at Piha beach
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Editorial: The lessons of Lou Vincent
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Second weekend whale stranding in South Island
30 pilots whales stranded in Golden Bay, and a beaked whale came ashore in Christchurch.
Pedestrian hit by vehicle in Christchurch Botanic Gardens
The vehicle involved was found and impounded by police.
Group defends use of racially-tiered ticketing prices for music event
The Human Rights Commission says it has received complaints about the event.
Confirmed - David Havili to lead Crusaders in 2025
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Christchurch school wins $267k prize for sustainability innovation
Prize enables Te Pā to expand Puku Māra, promoting sustainability through indigenous knowledge.
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Police have pleaded for motorists and the public to avoid the area.
‘Our hearts are broken’: Family, friends pay tribute to 17yo killed in Canterbury crash
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Woman allegedly steals car, crashes it on busy Christchurch road
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Charity close to man‘s heart to gain from 1000km cycle ride from Cape Rēinga
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Man charged with attempted kidnapping in Christchurch
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Revealed: Crusaders to announce new captain
Scott Barrett's replacement will be announced on Wednesday.
Young broadcasting student one of two killed in crash with power pole
Police believe high speeds were a factor in the crash.
New home consents up in November but down 12% annually
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The Sapphire Merchant: From pebbles on a beach to $90,000 gemstones
A fruitless search for a special sapphire led Gemma Brain to launch a gemstone company.
What the LA fires would look like in NZ cities - map expert
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‘Horrified’: Duped Kiwi couple book hotel for Xmas holiday, end up at a mall
'I was horrified that this happened to us and of all days on Christmas Eve'
Cops seize $60m of ‘tainted’ property allegedly linked to criminals
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Where is Stewart Willis? Christchurch man vanishes, leaving cryptic note
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Recalled bathroom heaters linked to two house fires
Fire risk prompts ban on Serene wall-mounted bathroom heaters.
‘I’m coming over': Mum’s horror as Kmart walkie-talkies invaded by creepy sex chat
Mother-of-two locks doors and calls cops after hearing sexual messages from toy.
The vanished: 62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak
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