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Thomas Sewell. File photo: Getty New Zealand-born neo-Nazi group leader Thomas Sewell has been refused bail after allegedly attacking an Aboriginal protest site.

File photo The Crown says the only reasonable explanation for a baby’s broken bones is that they were inflicted by a prominent sportsman. 

Police say they will have an increased presence around Christchurch over the coming days after flammable projectiles were thrown at a gang pad.

Police say they will have an increased presence around Christchurch over the coming days after flammable projectiles were thrown at a gang pad.

Searching for a new building are Food Rescue Aoraki team members (from left) Christine Phillips, Karen Henderson, Gwenda Norton and Liz Shea. PHOTOS: CONNOR HALEY A non-profit South Canterbury organisation that is no stranger to lending a helping hand is now hoping to receive one itself.

Georgetown Scout Group Kea leader Briana Sansom oversees (from left) Corban Sanderson, Brydon Gargiulo, Chloe Ballantyne-Cooper (all 7) and Clare McKenzie, 6, (right) as they cook meals for the community at the club house. Photo: Nina Tapu Cooking healthy kai for those in need is keeping a Southland Scout group connected to its community.

The person behind an initiative to improve women’s safety in Lyttelton has had her car windscreen smashed.

More wild weather is bearing down on parts of the South as a fast-moving front moves up the country.

File photo The Crown says the only reasonable explanation for a baby’s broken bones is that they were inflicted by a prominent sportsman. 

Photo: Christchurch United Football Club Christchurch United are aiming to cap off their successful week with qualification for the National League.

Nomads defender Daniel Metherell on the ball during their clash with Christchurch United. PHOTO: LIAM HIGGINS One of Christchurch's most historic football clubs is back for another crack at the English Cup.

Ross Taylor leaves the field after being dismissed in his final international cricket match, at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Photo: Getty Images Four years after he last played for the Black Caps, Luteru Ross Poutoa Lote Taylor is coming out of international cricket retirement to help the country of his mother's birth qualify for next year's T20 World Cup.

A Dunedin mother has made another plea to the public to help get her daughter home. 

Auckland Museum. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro Auckland Museum could see a reduction of up to 30 roles, as staff are consulted on a review of the organisation, amid significant financial pressures.

Cody Winter and his father Kieran Winter, often take their over 100 year old traction engine for a spin and a visit to their local pub for a meal. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE A trip out to a local restaurant in C anterbury is not a big deal,  unless your mode of transport is a fire-breathing, smoke-belching 100-year-old traction engine  tractor. 

Warren Leslie on his way to Christchurch Hospital in the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED Two Timaru friends who survived heart attacks within months of each other are launching a charity golf tournament to raise awareness and funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.