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Rescued climber in 'remarkable' condition
By BECK ELEVEN at Mount Cook Village - The Press
The climber rescued from Mt Cook/Aoraki this morning after a week-long ordeal which claimed the life of his guide is in "remarkable" condition, Christchurch Hospital staff say.
Rescued climber airlifted to Christchurch
Tamihere denied parole for eighth time
Convicted double murderer David Tamihere has been denied parole for the eighth time.
Wickliffe granted bail to care for partner
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Notorious life parolee Dean Wickliffe has been granted bail to care for his dying partner.
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Neo-Nazi beliefs blamed for murders
The Dominion Post | 06:00PM
A South Korean mother lamented the loss of her "perfect son" as two-time killer Hayden Brent McKenzie was sentenced today to at least another 21 years in jail for the slaying of backpacker Jae Hyeon Kim.
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