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Father who killed young son in crash released from jail
Niklas Gebhardt.
A Canterbury father who killed his six-year-old son in a car crash has been released from prison.
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Should volunteer fireys be covered by ACC?
Queenstown's volunteer fire brigade secretary Katherine Lamont's preparing to hand over a Parliamentary petition in Wellington on Friday afternoon, calling for the 12,000-odd volunteer fireys acros
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Supreme Court dismisses 'sexsomnia' appeal
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal brought by a rapist who claimed he had sex unknowingly with his victim while he was asleep.
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Canterbury dad who killed young son in crash released from jail
Niklas Gebhardt.
A Canterbury father who killed his six-year-old son in a car crash has been released from prison.
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Brother sexually violated younger sister
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Southerners 'not enthusiastic' about pool inspections
It is the pool or spa owner's responsibility to regularly check the compliance of covers, locks, latches and fences. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
The cost of getting a pool registered in Invercargill has irked some residents not wanting to pay up.
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Supreme Court rejects rapist's 'sexsomnia' appeal
The New Zealand Supreme Court in Wellington. Photo: NZME
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal brought by a rapist who claimed he had sex unknowingly with his victim while he was asleep.
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Health NZ 'deeply disappointed' strike to go ahead
About 4300 patients who will have their planned treatment postponed by the strike. Photo: Getty Images
Last-ditch mediation between Health NZ and the senior doctors' union has failed to avert an unprecedented 24-hour strike.
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Snow on the way for Canterbury - MetService
MetService is warning of a wild week of weather for much of the country as a low-pressure system brings strong winds, heavy rain and even some snow for some areas.
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Teen robot builder to take on world's best
Rhys Lewis is heading to Dallas for the VEX V5 Robotics World Championship in May with Quasar the robot. Photo: Geoff Sloan
Christchurch student Rhys Lewis is set to fly to the United States next Saturday to take on the world’s top young robotics experts.
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Wild week of weather ahead for most of NZ
MetService is warning of a wild week of weather for much of the country as a low-pressure system brings strong winds, heavy rain and even some snow for some areas.
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Dad's death in workplace accident leaves 'enormous hole' - family
Michael Sherry died in a workplace accident at Scott Technology last week. Photo: Supplied
A Dunedin father who died in a workplace accident last week has been remembered as a "family man" and a friend to all who met him.
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Medical event closes Christchurch recreation complex
Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre. Photo: Geoff Sloan
A Christchurch swimming pool complex was closed on this morning following a death.
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Workplace death leaves 'enormous hole' for family
Michael Sherry died in a workplace accident at Scott Technology last week. Photo: Supplied
A Dunedin father who died in a workplace accident last week has been remembered as a "family man" and a friend to all who met him.
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Jellie Park closed after medical event
Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre. Photo: Geoff Sloan
A Christchurch swimming pool complex was closed on Monday morning after a serious medical event.
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Govt announces self-certification for building projects
Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk. Photo: RNZ
The government has announced a new scheme to accelerate building projects with self-certification and inspection targets.
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Work starts on new Avon River bridge
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Final controls lifted at poultry farm hit by avian flu
Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove Farm near Moeraki. Photo: Supplied
The Ministry for Primary Industries has lifted all movement controls from an Otago poultry farm after an outbreak of avian influenza last year.
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