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    Police are investigating an 'unexplained death' in Christchurch. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER

    'Unexplained' Christchurch death investigated

    Police are investigating a sudden death in Christchurch.

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    Jacinda Ardern documentary nominated for two Emmys

    A documentary about former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been nominated for two Emmy awards.

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    14 released prisoners dead by suspected suicide since 2023 - coroners

    The coroner's office says 14 people died in suspected suicides, after their release from prison over the past three years.

    Mother guilty of ill-treating child during medical treatment

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    Mother guilty of ill-treating child during medical treatment

    A mother accused of ill-treating her child during medical treatment has been found guilty on all seven charges.

    Young woman who had sex with 12yo relative wants to be teacher

    The woman challenged her conviction, saying she wanted to become a teacher. Photo: ODT files

    Young woman who had sex with 12yo relative wants to be teacher

    An 18-year-old woman who had a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old relative, “akin to that of aunt and nephew”, wanted her conviction thrown out so she could become a teacher.

    Tourists behaving badly at Tekapo's famous church

    Tekapo's Church of the Good Shepherd.

    Tourists behaving badly at Tekapo's famous church

    Plans are under way to protect Tekapo’s famous Church of the Good Shepherd from bad parking, damage and visitors using the “bushes as toilets’’.

    Magistrate unimpressed as former sportsman skips court

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    Magistrate unimpressed as former sportsman skips court

    A community magistrate was unimpressed when a former international sports star failed to turn up to court today to face a charge of obstructing police.

    Investigation into Christchurch assaults

    Bradford Park, Sydenham. Photo: Google

    Investigation into Christchurch assaults

    Police investigating two alleged assaults in Christchurch are seeking information from the public.

    Oil price fall unlikely to bring motorists quick relief

    AA's petrol price spokesperson said there would need to be a more sustained move to end the...

    Oil price fall unlikely to bring motorists quick relief

    Oil prices have fallen sharply on news of a potential ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz - but will drivers get any relief at the petrol pump?

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    Why young men are flocking to the Catholic Church

    After years of declining church membership, something strange is happening in Christchurch - young men are returning to the Catholic Church.

    Alleged fuel thief caught with battery-operated siphoning pump

    Alleged fuel thief caught with battery-operated siphoning pump

    A 31-year-old man is due to appear in court today after he was caught attempting to steal fuel from vehicles in Christchurch.

    Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 2.25%

    Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

    Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 2.25%

    The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has held its benchmark official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.25 percent, as it forecast inflation to break above 4 percent but said it did not want to hurt the economic recovery.

    Slight increase in fuel stocks in latest update

    Image: RNZ

    Slight increase in fuel stocks in latest update

    Fuel stocks have again risen in the latest update from the government.

    Peters tells Rubio what Iran war is doing to NZ

    New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters (L) shakes hands with US Secretary of State Marco...

    Peters tells Rubio what Iran war is doing to NZ

    Foreign Minister Winston Peters says it's time for "cool heads" as US President Donald Trump escalates his rhetoric on attacking Iran.

    Trainer 'pulled over' by horse knocked unconscious

    Trainer 'pulled over' by horse knocked unconscious

    A veteran Canterbury trainer was seriously injured when a horse "took fright" and pulled him over at Addington Raceway.

    'Act now' as life-threatening cyclone increasingly likely to hit NZ

    'Act now' as life-threatening cyclone increasingly likely to hit NZ

    Cyclone Vaianu is increasingly likely to hit the country this weekend and the National Emergency Management Agency says people should act now.

    Boil water notice continues after E coli found

    Boil water notice continues after E coli found

    A boil-water notice for thousands of Auckland homes is still in force after E. coli was found.

    House catches fire as fatal crash brings down powerlines

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    House catches fire as fatal crash brings down powerlines

    One person has died after crashing into a power pole just before 4pm in Moutoa.

    Rates double as city ranks among NZ’s least affordable

    Wellington City’s residential rates have more than doubled since 2012, according to a report. ...

    Rates double as city ranks among NZ’s least affordable

    Wellington City’s residential rates have more than doubled since 2012, making them among the highest and least affordable in the country, a new council-commissioned report says.

    Where's my Wi-Fi? Man discovered modem burglary when internet died

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    Where's my Wi-Fi? Man discovered modem burglary when internet died

    An internet-surfing householder discovered he was being burgled after a thief unplugged and took his Wi-Fi modem in another room.
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