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Darleen Tana says Greens broke own constitution

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 12:45
Darleen Tana. Photo: RNZ Former Green Party MP Darleen Tana's lawyer says the party's co-leaders acted unlawfully when they "ejected" her from the party.
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Tourist vehicles collide in 'overtaking gone wrong'

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 12:18
Emergency services at the scene of the crash. Photo: Regan Harris Ten tourists are being checked by paramedics after misjudged overtaking caused a two-vehicle collision on a Central Otago highway this morning,
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Risk sponsor's name could hurt 'Te Kaha' stadium branding - experts

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 12:16
By Jean Edwards The Te Kaha brand risks being smothered by corporate sponsorship for Christchurch's new $683 million arena if stadium managers fail to breathe new life into the name, marketing experts warn.
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Dog dispute sparked Palmerston cop chase

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 11:52
An attempted dog seizure spiraled out of control when a Palmerston man found with meth and a pistol allegedly threatened police before fleeing the property.
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Happy about Calendar Girls' planned Queenstown venue?

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 11:51
A petition is being launched today(THURSDAY) to stop the Calendar Girls' opening a Queenstown establishment, understood to be planned for an underground CBD premises in November.
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Former Cabinet minister Aussie Malcolm dies

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 11:20
Former National Cabinet Minister and businessman Aussie Malcolm. Photo: Malcolm Pacific Immigration/Supplied Former National Party Cabinet minister and businessman Aussie Malcolm has died aged 84.
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Police seek dashcam footage of fatal collision between truck and car on SH1

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 11:08
Police investigating the fatal collision between a truck and car in the Waimate district yesterday want anyone who witnessed the crash or has footage of it to come forward.
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Builder ordered to pay couple $430k for bungled renovation

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 10:49
Simon Washbourne has been found personally liable for the damage he caused to a house in Christchurch he was tasked with renovating. Photos: Supplied via Open Justice A builder who took 16 months to complete what should have been a two-month job, and caused several hundred thousand dollars worth of errors in the process, has been found personally liable to pick up the tab.
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Heavy snow warnings for Canterbury

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 10:36
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Watch: Black Ferns grab group hug with King Charles

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 10:33
King Charles III was hug-bombed by the New Zealand women's rugby team at a Buckingham Palace reception.
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ODT quiz: September 12

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 10:09
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Builder ordered to pay Christchurch couple $430k for bungled renovation

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 10:05
Simon Washbourne has been found personally liable for the damage he caused to a house in Christchurch he was tasked with renovating. Photos: Supplied via Open Justice A builder who took 16 months to complete what should have been a two-month job, and caused several hundred thousand dollars worth of errors in the process, has been found personally liable to pick up the tab.
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Seymour dismisses $4m price tag on Treaty bill

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 10:04
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Chch company invents 'transport for the future'

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 09:25
A Christchurch company aims to revolutionise how we travel around cities by offering a transport option that glides above the congested roads and queues of traffic.
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Death of 'legend' wildfire specialist 'a great shock'

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 09:22
Fire and Emergency New Zealand wildfire specialist Graeme Still briefs media in Twizel during the 2020 Lake Ōhau wildfire. Mr Still has died and is being mourned by the fire service and many in the community. Photo: ODT files Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) is mourning the loss of a "true legend" from among its ranks.
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Body found after car fire on North Island highway

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 09:18
A body has been found in a car that caught fire on State Highway 1 near Tokoroa, in the central North Island.
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Inquest to focus on how mosque shooter got firearms licence

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 09:12
Al Noor mosque in Christchurch. Photo: File Police's handling of the Christchurch terrorist's firearms licence application will come under the microscope at an inquest into the 2019 mosque shootings next month.
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Survivor calls on Church to investigate abuse at schools

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 09:02
Survivors say the physical and sexual abuse that occurred at Catholic schools, such as Marylands School in Christchurch, were 'crimes against humanity'. Photo: Supplied / V C Browne & Son By Jimmy Ellingham A man who survived and witnessed sexual and physical abuse at Catholic-run schools says the way the church investigates complaints of wrongdoing needs to change.
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