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Murder accused abused: 'You took my baby'
10 Jun 2016The mother of killed Christchurch woman Renee Duckmanton broke down in tears as the man accused of murdering her daughter appeared in court this morning.
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Maori an inspiration to Ainu people
10 Jun 2016A delegation of indigenous Ainu people from Japan is in Taranaki this week to share experiences and learn from local Maori about language revitalisation.
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Weather halts search for 4WD's occupants
9 Jun 2016A search for a toddler and a man missing from a vehicle in a swollen West Coast river has been suspended.
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New facility aims to transform pest management
9 Jun 2016Self-setting traps and low profile, more affordable predator-proof fences are just two of the methods being trialled at a new facility near Christchurch. Video
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Oil and gas buffer puts public at risk - experts
9 Jun 2016Proposed buffer zones for oil and gas installations in South Taranaki will put people's health at risk, a district plan hearing has been told.
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Police hunt for man who tried to grab teen
9 Jun 2016Police are searching for a man who tried to drag a 17-year-old girl into his car in Palmerston North.
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Deadly crash was 'highly preventable'
9 Jun 2016Police are investigating claims a ute was seen driving dangerously on a Northland beach before it hit a tree, killing three people.
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Mysterious gas smell closes primary school
9 Jun 2016Bromley School in eastern Christchurch is closed today because of a bad smell.
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Toxic Timaru business needs clean-up
8 Jun 2016About 90,000 litres of toxic chemicals need to be removed from a Timaru business, WorkSafe says.
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Airport arrest on mortgage fraud charges
8 Jun 2016A 43-year-old man has been arrested at Auckland Airport, over accusations of mortgage fraud.
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'Massive day' for Christchurch icon
8 Jun 2016After suffering severe quake damage, the Christchurch Arts Centre's Great Hall - an "absolutely beautiful" piece of the city's heritage - has reopened. Video
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Baby's death treated as homicide
8 Jun 2016A three-month-old baby boy's death in Tauranga last night is now being treated as a homicide.
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Murder accused's calls to 111 played
8 Jun 2016A father accused of murdering his five-month-old daughter described her as being in "stun mode" when he made emergency calls.
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Protest over Waikato University cuts
8 Jun 2016A protest rally has been held at Waikato University over plans to cut staff numbers and some courses.
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Family charged over baby's death in swimming pool
8 Jun 2016A father and grandfather have been charged with manslaughter after a baby drowned in the family swimming pool in a Christmas Day tragedy.
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Batteries on track for Pukekohe trains
8 Jun 2016Auckland rail commuters could be riding in battery-powered trains within a few years if the city's transport agency can find the right technology - and the money. Video
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Man accused of fatal Auckland shooting named
8 Jun 2016The man accused of shooting dead another man in Papakura in March can now be named.
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Round two for Canterbury quake repairs
8 Jun 2016The Earthquake Commission could have a big job on its hands fixing quake damaged Christchurch homes for a second time.
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Wide range of Nelson families struggling, agencies say
7 Jun 2016Local agencies in Nelson, from the Nelson Food Bank to the Salvation Army, are reporting increasing cases of hardship among a wider range of families Audio
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Autistic man's parents want him moved to house care
7 Jun 2016The parents of an autistic 38-year-old who spends most of his day locked in an isolated mental health unit are demanding his release. Audio
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Climber who died on Mt Taranaki 'was prepared'
7 Jun 2016A 25-year-old climber who died after falling on Mt Taranaki in Egmont National Park was prepared for the alpine conditions he faced, police say.
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No solution yet for Alexandra's high pollution
7 Jun 2016Installing giant wind machines to reduce air pollution in Alexandra is not economic or feasible, a report says.
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Trial over baby's death begins in Auckland
7 Jun 2016A man on trial over the death of a baby says the girl drowned in the bath, but the Crown says he assaulted her causing head injures.
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Mass land sale to follow cement plant closure
7 Jun 2016Holcim is preparing to sell off its closing West Coast cement plant and associated assets, along with 400ha of land with sea views.
