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Simon Barnett's heartbreak for beloved wife - 'things are grim'
Doctors have told the radio star his 'perfect' soulmate and 'hero' has just weeks to live.

Yoga with Top’s Raf Manji, and why he thinks he can win Ilam
Plus Manji doesn't like the way Labour used the mosque attacks as a recruiting tool.

Pacing, filming, verbal threats: How one man harassed his neighbours for months
The neighbours feared for their safety and struggled to live a normal life in their home.

The Eagle has landed? National considering bringing police helicopter to Christchurch
The party's Dale Stephens says he's backing calls for an Eagle in the city.

Father pleads not guilty to dangerous driving causing death of two of his children
Two of his children were killed, a third was critically injured.

Body cameras for police? Police Association says it’s a matter of ‘when, not if’
Concerns about body cameras focus on the cost involved and who can access the footage.

Fewer apartment jobs blamed for falling crane numbers
Slowing pipelines of work in residential sector blamed for the decrease in skyline giants.

More roads or more cycleways? We compare the parties' transport policies
The Greens wants to build light rail in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

First photos show fishing boat run aground spilling oil near rare penguins
The vessel was carrying 10,000L of diesel and 400L of hydraulic oil.

'Your theatrics get you nowhere': Ex-Insta model back in court
Hannah Pierson said she tried to get help but was 'unheard and misunderstood'.

Silver Ferns beaten by second-string England side
Despite a brave comeback late in the fourth quarter, the Kiwis couldn't get on top.

Manhunt underway after weapon-wielding thief on bicycle robs service station
The man demanded cash and cigarettes, and escaped by bike.

Mum too frightened to have more children after two daughters diagnosed with rare heart defects
Mother forced to terminate baby at 23 weeks gives birth to child with heart defect.

Roads around Parliament to close, police warn of protests
Groundswell NZ travelling to Auckland, separate march on Parliament grounds planned.

School holiday rush: Traffic building south out of Auckland as airport braces for passenger rush
School hols, Warriors' Brisbane match and South Island weather combine for maximum chaos.

Christchurch man appears in court charged with manslaughter
Paul Laxon is charged with manslaughter after a crash in North Canterbury.

Wave 16 investment have seen whānau shift from state dependency to independence
Whānau Māori in Te Waipounamu are thriving as a result of direct commissioning.

Mama Hooch rapist brothers launch appeal against convictions, sentence
Roberto and Danny Jaz were jailed for more than 16 years.

Cash and release: Live crayfish bought from fish'n' chip shop returned to the sea
Now, woman is fundraising to save more crays from the pot.

'The most interesting place in NZ.' Really?
More than 1 million Wikipedia pages seem to think so.

One-armed hitchhiker killer allegedly breaches life parole condition
Shane Hoko was kicked out of a rehabilitation centre for not following its rules.

Nelson Hospital forced into lockdown following firearms callout
Man indicated to security staff outside nearby Nelson District Court that he had firearm.

‘Only a matter of time’: Boy racers back in the spotlight after fatal crash
Boy racers have been causing problems in Canterbury for decades.

‘Nasty surprise’ as hundreds of kilograms of meat thrown in public bins
A mystery meat dumper has been filling Christchurch’s public bins in recent weeks.

Christchurch police investigating reports a firearm was presented at a member of the public
Police say they are yet to locate those involved.

GST debt prompts Inland Revenue to liquidate clothing retailer
Problems included ill health, credit facility withdrawal, economic conditions, overheads.

Warm temperatures then wild weather to hit South Island
Parts of the South Island will reach 25C.

Teen learner driver in court over crash that killed 18yo girl
The 18-year-old was killed after the car she was in fled police.

10 youths arrested after crime spree
The youth arrests have continued in Ōtautahi after burglaries and stolen car rides.