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4.8-magnitude quake hits ChristchurchNew Zealand
WELLINGTON, May 20 (Xinhua) -- A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit New Zealand South Island city of Christchurch on Sunday evening, causing no injures or damages. The 4.8 quake was centered 20 km east ...
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Harbour search for missing pair called off
Rescuers have called off the search for an adult and a child feared dead after a family outing on the Manukau Harbour went horribly wrong. Eight people have been taken to hospital after the ...
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Auckland Council slammed over unreliable pipes
A retired engineer has slammed the Auckland Council for having corrugated iron in its stormwater network, saying the unreliable pipes should never be used close to homes. It comes after ONE News ...
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Hawkes Bay Hawks win national league
The Hawke's Bay Hawks have won the national basketball league regular season for the first time in franchise history, defeating the Manawatu Jets 78-69 in their final game of the ...
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Two missing presumed dead after dinghy capsizes
Relevant offers An adult and a child missing after a dinghy sank near Auckland's Mangere Bridge this afternoon are presumed dead. Seven people - including some who had gone to the aid ...
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Killer used victims car - police
Masseur found guilty The killer of veteran journalist Derek Round drove around Whanganui for hours in his blue Jaguar after bashing him to death. Mr Round, 77, was found dead in the ...
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New lead in search for journalists killer
Respected journalist In 2010, Round was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to journalism. He covered the Vietnam War, the historic visit of Prime Minister Rob ...
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Minister advocates selling council assets
The Local Government Minister is suggesting councils sell their assets to fund significant projects as rates caps are being introduced nationwide. In a few weeks the Government will introduce new ...
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Fears special needs children will be neglected
watch The Government's plan to cap school teacher numbers and increase class sizes is causing concern among parents of special needs children. There are fears children with learning ...
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4.8 quake hits Christchurch
Source: Reuters A magnitude 4.8 quake has struck Christchurch this afternoon. The quake struck at 5.06pm and was 8km deep. It was initially recorded as magnitude 4.6, but has since been upgraded, ...
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