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Rafting tragedy: Family forgive survivors after horror rafting drowning
Samuel Zarifeh's death on a rafting trip on the West Coast was preventable, says Coroner.
Will Govt appoint a dedicated minister for mosque attacks response?
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Covid stress, job losses: Man's heart attack on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Researchers warn a rise in unemployment due to Covid could mean more heart attacks.
Marlborough Sounds double killer Scott Watson's parole declined - again
Watson says he's being held back for refusing to confess "a crime I didn't commit".
Nine new Covid cases in managed isolation
Two more Pakistani cricketers tested positive but are deemed historical Covid infections.
Climate activists stage 'die-in' over Tarras airport plan
Christchurch International Airport Ltd has bought 750ha at Tarras.
Christchurch flat set on fire deliberately
A fire investigator is expected at the property later this morning to determine the cause.
Chris Lynch: Why we should be grateful to be a Kiwi during Covid-19
The best place to be right now in the Covid-19 era is in New Zealand.
Christchurch man killed in three-car crash named
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Air New Zealand plane struck by lightning
The plane will now be assessed by engineers in Invercargill.
Man who beat friend to death claims he's not a violent person
Jason Blackler who was sentenced to seven years jail in 2018 has been denied parole.
70 workers lose jobs weeks away from Christmas
Union says Deane Apparel staff lose Christmas leave and Govt income relief.
Early morning house fire in Southland
A fire investigator will head to the scene this morning.
Police car rammed, officer chased by tomahawk man posing as a Muslim extremist
The officer said it was something he would not want anyone to go through.
Harvest work: Kiwi job hunters feel picked on
Job seekers say they are being ignored when applying for orchards or vineyard work.
'A beautiful sight': First Hector's dolphin calves of the season spotted
Two baby calves have been seen swimming alongside their mothers near Akaroa Heads.
South suffers the worst of unemployment caused by Covid-19
The Queenstown Lakes district has been the hardest hit.
Another Pakistani cricketer tests positive for Covid-19
The squad member was one of the three cases reported as under investigation yesterday.
South Island on alert for fires as summer starts
Summer may be starting off cool but it won't stay that way.
Green light for $27m Naval Point plan
The plan includes an expanded public boat ramp, reorganised waterfront and new breakwater.
$100k in three weeks: Foundation steps in to child mental health crisis
There has been a 140 per cent increase in demand for services since January 2018.
Brighter outlook for Queenstown after work visa changes
The changes are for migrant workers living in New Zealand but not permitted to work.
Trust in sister lost: Woman drained $100,000 from mother's account
The woman was sentenced to six months' home detention.
'Demolition through neglect': Authorities slammed after fire at heritage building
The abandoned villa went up in flames shortly after 5.20am on Tuesday.
Insufficient evidence; assault charge after skull fracture dismissed
The jury trial for Raymond Junior Sem-Cheyne, 23, began on Monday.
One-in-a-million: Extremely rare albino bird rescued in Christchurch
Research confirms less than five have been reported worldwide this century.
Number of Canterbury schools still in financial difficulty
Tai Tapu School in Selwyn needed a letter of support in 2019, 2018 and earlier.
She Is Not Your Rehab: Family reacts after Dwayne Johnson offers support
The Rock took the family's message of anti-violence to the world.
Surprise find at checkpoint: Chilly bins full of cannabis, cash
Police at a routine Southland checkpoint operation got more than they bargained for.
Holocaust literature handed out in court before appearance in dock
Christchurch man was appearing in court charged with sending "offensive" message.
Beware of toxic algae: Warning for North Canterbury town
A public health warning has been issued for Pegasus Lake.
PM thanks Dunedin girl for 'family portrait'
Ardern chose four Christmas images from 2800 entries for her card this year.