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    Sexual assault charges have been dropped against former University of Otago pro-chancellor Bruce Aitken
     27 January 2026
    Sexual assault charges have been dropped against former University of Otago pro-chancellor Bruce Aitken
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    A 19-year-old charged with murdering an elderly woman in Canterbury's Selwyn early today, has appeared in court
    27 Jan: A 19-year-old charged with murdering an elderly woman in Canterbury's Selwyn early today, has appeared in court... more
    Trump suggests he may rein in Minnesota ICE operation amid public outrage
    27 Jan: The Trump administration indicates it could rein in its Minnesota immigration crackdown as public outrage intensifies after a federal agent killed a protester.... more
    Sam Tanner is adamant teen running phenom Sam Ruthe is a once-in-a-generation athlete
    27 Jan: Sam Tanner is adamant teen running phenom Sam Ruthe is a once-in-a-generation athlete... more
    Donald Trump sends 'border czar' Tom Homan to Minnesota after shooting of nurse Alex Pretti
    27 Jan: An American citizen, Alex Pretti, was shot by federal agents during a continuing Trump administration immigration crackdown in the city.... more
    A teenager is due in court after a woman was found dead in Selwyn overnight
    27 Jan: A teenager is due in court after a woman was found dead in Selwyn overnight... more
    Hutt Valley Police are on the hunt for items of distinctive clothing following a spate of robberies at local bars
    27 Jan: Hutt Valley Police are on the hunt for items of distinctive clothing following a spate of robberies at local bars... more
    The organisers of Rangiora's Muscle Car Madness Show are raising money to grow the grass back - after the weekend's event damaged the show grounds
    27 Jan: The organisers of Rangiora's Muscle Car Madness Show are raising money to grow the grass back - after the weekend's event damaged the show grounds... more
    One person has died and another has been arrested after an overnight incident at Burnham, in the Selwyn District
    27 Jan: One person has died and another has been arrested after an overnight incident at Burnham, in the Selwyn District... more
    Labour Leader Chris Hipkins has ruled out adopting Te Pati Maori's policy to abolish prisons, but says there're other policy areas they align
    27 Jan: Labour Leader Chris Hipkins has ruled out adopting Te Pati Maori's policy to abolish prisons, but says there're other policy areas they align... more

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