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Violin mellows with age
A century-old violin will be heard for the first time in 70 years at the Christchurch Town Hall tonight.Armed drug robbers charged
Two men have been charged with a spate of armed robberies at pharmacies around Christchurch city, after they were arrested on Friday night.
Robbery and arson at Dunedin bakery
2:48pm Dunedin police are investigating a burglary and arson at a bakery in the western part of the city early today.
Property prices falling, sales slow
1:48pm Asking prices for properties are falling but they are taking longer to sell, figures released today show.
Toddlers can go to jail with mum
Christchurch women's prison is among those upgrading their facilities to allow young children live with their mothers behind bars.
Catley jailed for sexual abuse of boys
A prosperous Christchurch businessman has been sent to jail for subjecting three boys to "heinous" sexual abuse.
Non-Christian volunteers not wanted by food bank organiser
A Christchurch food bank wants volunteers to deliver its food parcels, but only if they are Christian.
Council's $686,000 monthly rent due
Family loses 'iconic' treasures
Mayor rejects plan criticism
Mackenzie District Mayor John O'Neill has hit back at claims his council does not have the financial clout to protect the environment.
Ngai Tahu hopeful on te reo strategy
A Ngai Tahu strategy to raise bilingual Kiwis is celebrating its 10th year.
Heavy rain, gales on the way
Watchdog criticises lignite-to-diesel bid
Student plucked to safety
A freezing-cold Nelson College student suffering a severe asthma attack has been plucked from a remote gully in the Nelson Lakes National Park.
'Legit to take perks'
Christchurch mayoress Jo Nicholls-Parker says it is "perfectly legit to take some perks" such as coffee and muffins.
Parker queries rival's funding
Bob Parker questions why taxpayers should support Jim Anderton if he becomes mayor.
Spat over directors' extra pay
Familiar faces seek Christchurch community roles
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Heavy rain, gales on the way
The MetService is predicting a wild end to the weekend with heavy rain warnings for parts of the South Island and areas of the North Island west coast, and gales in Canterbury and Wairarapa.
Warmer weather on the way
Forget the Gold Coast, the Cook Islands and Hawaii, and stay home instead this weekend.
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June was a 'very wet month'
Heavy snow warning for Canty
Snow is now falling to about 300 metres in places over the upper South Island. Video: One month's rain in a day
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