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More schools open in quake-hit Canterbury
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 22:15More schools have opened in quake-hit Cantberbury today, but the vast majority will stay closed until Monday.
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Anderton might quit Parliament
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 22:13Jim Anderton has praised Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker for his leadership since Saturday's earthquake - and now says he would consider quitting Parliament if he wins the mayoralty because the southern city needs a full time mayor in the aftermath of the quake.
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Food products recalled over bacteria fear
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 21:56Cuisine Resources are recalling some of their Pams and Signature Range stock products due to possible bacterial contamination.
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ACC in legal battle over $250,000 bill from flu jab
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 21:52A woman who fell seriously ill after having a flu jab has been left with a medical bill of more than $250,000, which the Accident Compensation Corporation is refusing to pay.
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Slip hits SH1 near Kaikoura
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 21:28State Highway One has been partially blocked by a slip south of Kaikoura following heavy overnight rain in the area.
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Man charged over Hastings aggravated robberies
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 21:04An 18-year-old man has been charged with two aggravated robberies in Hastings last month.
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Full wastewater pond closes Cardrona skifield
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 20:27Cardrona Alpine Resort is hoping to reopen tomorrow after being closed since Tuesday because levels at a wastewater pond on the mountain remained too high for the skifield to operate normally.
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Undie 500 cancelled in wake of quake
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 20:15The notorious Undie 500 student car race has been cancelled and funds will instead be channelled into helping with the clean-up in Christchurch in the wake of the earthquake, organisers say.
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Police seek men after indecent assault
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 20:12Police are still seeking four men after a 25-year-old woman was indecently assaulted on Auckland's North Shore.
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Hastings pub loses licence over teen party
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 20:10A Hastings pub has lost its licence for two days after hosting what police believe was a farewell party for a 16-year-old with drunken underage teens in attendance.
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Pilot survives chopper plunge
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 19:25An Arrowtown pilot had to swim for safety when his helicopter plunged into the sea near the mouth of Milford Sound this week.
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Chicken feed distracts guard dog
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 17:00A Christchurch family who left their staffordshire terrier to guard their house were burgled after the thieves tempted the dog with a whole roast chicken.
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Quake's 'unseen' impact on rural Canterbury
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 17:00Sewage continues to flow into Canterbury rivers, while there are fears of "substantial damage" to the region's irrigation resources.
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Battered varsity asks for Government help
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 17:00A shaken Canterbury University has asked the Government for help to pick up the pieces after Saturday's earthquake.
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Millionaire convicted over 'flying kung-fu kick' at car
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 13:38Hawke's Bay millionaire merchant banker Sam Kelt has been convicted of disorderly behaviour after a court heard he performed a "flying kung-fu kick" at a passing car.
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Arrest over Hutt home invasion
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 11:22Police have arrested a man in Lower Hutt after an armed home invasion.
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Sick teen tramper rescued
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 10:08Volunteer Searchers from Taupo and Turangi have rescued a sick 15 year-old boy this evening from Pureora Forest Park.
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Second quake rocks Hawke's Bay
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 09:41Two sizeable earthquakes have rocked Hawke's Bay today.
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Quake: Waimakariri curfew to remain
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 07:27Waimakariri's overnight curfew will remain in place until at least Monday, Civil Defence controller Bruce Thompson says.
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Woman indecently assaulted in North Shore
Thu, 09/09/2010 - 06:09Police are seeking four men who indecently assaulted a 25-year-old woman walking in Auckland's North Shore yesterday.
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