South Island weekend crashes turn fatal

Radio New Zealand reaches for "crashes"; The New Zealand Herald for "crashes".

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What happenedSeparate crashes in Dunedin and Canterbury have become fatal, with the death of two people in hospital.

What changedRadio New Zealand frames it as "South Island weekend crashes turn fatal". The New Zealand Herald frames it as "Separate crashes in Dunedin and Canterbury turn fatal as two die in hospital from injuries".

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Still Watching. Radio New Zealand frames it as "South Island weekend crashes turn fatal". The New Zealand Herald frames it as "Separate crashes in Dunedin and Canterbury turn fatal as two die in hospital from injuries".

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Jul 26, 8:16 PM: The New Zealand Herald joined the source map.

Jul 26, 9:06 PM: Radio New Zealand joined the source map.

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Radio New Zealand3h ago

South Island weekend crashes turn fatal

crashes

Separate crashes in Dunedin and Canterbury have become fatal, with the death of two people in hospital.

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The New Zealand Herald3h ago

Separate crashes in Dunedin and Canterbury turn fatal as two die in hospital from injuries

crashes

Enquiries into what caused both crashes are ongoing.

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