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637 storiesCanterbury rugby team suspends season after crash hospitalises 10
BDI's Division 2 side has ended its campaign early after a van carrying players collided with another vehicle on Saturday evening, sending 10 people to hospital with injuries ranging from minor to critical.
IPCA investigating complaints against Police Commissioner Chambers
Richard Chambers is continuing in his role while the Independent Police Conduct Authority and Police investigate two complaints, with RNZ reporting the allegations relate to conduct towards women.
Person dies after being pulled from Kingston Wharf
Police were notified around 10:20am on Saturday after the person was recovered unresponsive from the wharf south of Queenstown.
Court upholds will giving agent half of $611,000 estate
A High Court ruling allows a real estate agent to retain half of a Christchurch man's estate despite family members challenging the will's validity.
Waitaki rejoins Southern Waters after Crown approval
The council expects around $80 million in water debt to transfer to the regional partnership next year, leaving its net debt at around $20 million.
Multiple hospitals worse than leaky Hutt, says Bishop
Hutt South MP Chris Bishop says Hutt Hospital needs repairs but several other New Zealand hospitals are in worse condition.
ACC reverses weekly compensation denial after 8-year dispute
A review has overturned ACC's rejection of weekly compensation payments following an eight-year dispute, raising questions about the agency's handling of similar claims.
US dollar rallies as oil slides below $72 and Asia stocks fall
The greenback bounced back on Friday while Brent crude dropped below $72 per barrel, with Asian equity markets under pressure and the Kospi hitting circuit breakers twice this week.
GDP growth broad-based in March quarter, Treasury reports
Treasury says expansion spread across multiple sectors, though housing remained subdued.
Crown revenue outpaces Budget forecasts by $1.7 billion
Government revenue ran $1.7 billion ahead of Budget expectations while expenses came in $900 million under forecast in the 11 months to May.
ACT MP urges Peters to challenge China's ethnic unity law
Laura McClure wants New Zealand to raise concerns over Beijing's new law that claims authority to target groups outside its borders for undermining ethnic unity.
Defence Minister to attend NATO Summit in Turkey
Chris Penk will join representatives from Australia, Japan and South Korea at the summit, departing on 5 July.
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