Firework thrown on to roof 'could have led to death'
Fire investigator is furious, says it's time for a public debate over fireworks.
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Meth seizure worth $50m South Island's biggest ever
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Air NZ flight from hell: 'I thought I was going to die'
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Air NZ plane windscreen cracks during flight
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Motorcyclist critical after Christchurch crash
The crash happened at a major intersection in Addington, Christchurch.
Nearly 700 homes lose power in Christchurch
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Man critical after Canterbury crash
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Quake a factor in fatal crash - truckies
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Fireworks horror: 'I could see embers on him'
Dad describes the moment his son, 4, was badly burned at church event.
Girl saves baby from being burnt after fireworks display goes wrong
Six people were reportedly hurt in an incident involving fireworks at a church event.
No conviction for teen in alleged train assault
No conviction for teen on train; others face charges.
Likely cause of deadly Port Hills fires remains arson
The most likely cause was that the wildfire was deliberately lit, say fire investigators.
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Auckland house values drop for first time in six years
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Murderer takes production company to court
Convicted rapist and murderer Liam Reid has taken High Court action against a TV company.
Red zone roundabout have motorists hopping mad
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Plane turns back after bird strike
Bird reportedly flew into plane's left engine soon after takeoff.