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    Former press secretary Michael Forbes was investigated by police for covertly recording audio of...

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    The deep-dive prompted by the scandal surrounding ex-Beehive press secretary Michael Forbes has "largely concluded", but questions remain over what will be made public and when.

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    Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has criticised Hobson's Pledge for using her image without permission in a social media post critical of Māori wards.

    OUSA rep and DCC candidate refuses to resign

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    A student representative asked to resign by the OUSA is refusing to go, saying the student body has forgotten who it serves.

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    Live snake found in Christchurch traveller's baggage

    A small live snake has been found at the home of a Christchurch traveller who had just returned home from Bali.

    Calls to close country's most hit overbridge

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    Calls to close country's most hit overbridge

    A Canterbury overbridge has been closed again after being hit by a vehicle. Repairs could take months, but some question whether it should just be closed permanently.

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    Another candidate leaves ticket

    Jo Galer. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Another candidate leaves ticket

    Dunedin mayoral hopeful Andrew Simms’ council ticket has descended into infighting as another candidate jumps ship.

    Pro-Palestinian march to close Auckland Harbour Bridge

    The Auckland Harbour Bridge. File photo: Getty

    Pro-Palestinian march to close Auckland Harbour Bridge

    Police in Auckland say planning is well under way ahead of a pro-Palestinian march that will shut the city's Harbour Bridge next month.

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    The Piopio Superette police believe missing Marokopa father Tom Phillips tried to break into....

    'Stole only milk': Shop owner on suspected fugitive dad break-in

    The owner of a store it's suspected fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips broke into with one of his children says the only thing that was taken was milk.

    Baby's injuries required 'high magnitude of forces' - doctor

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    Baby's injuries required 'high magnitude of forces' - doctor

    A paediatrician and child-abuse expert says a baby’s 13 rib fractures were "most likely" inflicted rather than accidental. 

    Yanfei Bao's killer appeals conviction

    Tingjun Cao during his 2024 trial. Photo: Pool

    Yanfei Bao's killer appeals conviction

    Chinese national Tingjun Cao is appealing his conviction and sentence for murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao, on the grounds of a miscarriage of justice.

    Globetrotting conman who posed as UN official nabbed in Christchurch

    A staff member at the hotel uncovered the man's deception. Photo: File image

    Globetrotting conman who posed as UN official nabbed in Christchurch

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    Phillips break-in may show support is waning: police

    A still image from the CCTV believed to show Tom Phillips and a child. Photo: NZ Police

    Phillips break-in may show support is waning: police

    Police say a break-in for groceries by fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips which was caught on CCTV could be a sign he 'has fallen out' with supporters.

    Dunedin man jailed for crossbow shooting with 'bullet-point arrow'

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    A Dunedin man who used a crossbow in a “vigilante” attack, following a dispute over a motorcycle, has been jailed for nearly six and a half years. 

    Young sportsman in fight of life after staph infection

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    Young sportsman in fight of life after staph infection

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    Woman, teen arrested in search for accused cop killer

    Woman, teen arrested in search for accused cop killer

    Armed police arrested a woman and a teenage boy as they continue to hunt for a fugitive accused of murdering two officers in Victoria.

    Man charged after 27 petrol drive-off thefts

    Man charged after 27 petrol drive-off thefts

    A Christchurch man has been arrested in relation to 27 separate petrol drive-off thefts across Canterbury.

    New CCTV footage shows fugitive dad Tom Phillips

    A still image from the CCTV believed to show Tom Phillips and a child. Photo: NZ Police

    New CCTV footage shows fugitive father Tom Phillips and child

    CCTV footage believed to be of fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips and one of his children has been released by police.

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    Player breached home detention to play in final

    Conor Lawson breached his home detention to play for the West Taieri Pigs in their final against...

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    Player breached home detention to play in final

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    Senior students told to stay home amid sickness spike

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    Senior students told to stay home amid sickness spike

    Southern schools are experiencing a spike in sickness-related absences, one school keeping its entire senior cohort off school today due to a lack of available teachers.
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