Man bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'
Instead, Lance Tengu left the dog badly injured and it had to be put down by a vet.
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Person dies following a workplace incident on Ashburton farm
The Herald understands the incident occurred at Anwick Farms on Singletree Rd.
Topp Twins cafe closes its doors for the last time
The popular entertainers are moving on to 'new adventures'.
Group of young people drive car into deer and kill a stag
Police arrested three men after the incident on Marsden Valley Rd in Stoke.
'No hope': Recidivist robber has spent more than half his life behind bars
Justin Wiremu Keremete's most recent offending involved a month-long crime spree.
How best-selling author Sarah-Kate Lynch decided on the setting for Friends Like Her
The small Kiwi town punches well above its weight. Now, it's showcased in a new TV drama.
Westland Milk eyeing global cream position as producer of 'white gold' protein
Company eyes new bioactive product markets after a $70m expansion.
Dunedin woman's alleged police scanner hijinks leads to arrest
The 48-year-old woman was partying with friends.
NZ stabbing survivor sends condolences to Sydney mall victims
Dallas Wilson was stabbed four times while working at a Dunedin Countdown in 2021.
Christchurch firm raising $70m for new home battery - half the price of Tesla’s Powerwall
Manufacture could be just 18 months away, if across the Tasman.
Police probe underway after person points laser at rescue helicopter
Police believe a laser was shone briefly at a helicopter landing at CHCH Hospital.
We took our 6-month-old tramping: The best backcountry hut-walks with a baby
Start them young! Here's a guide to easy, short hut walks for going bush with baby.
Where is Pauline Parker? Strange, isolated new life for 'Heavenly Creatures' killer
A new name meant murderer could live abroad in seclusion.
Shane Te Pou: Time put an end to the cancer of Gloriavale
OPINION: What can be done? The Government needs to act.
Brother of 'Heavenly Creatures' teen murderess shares 'real' story of her life
Brother of infamous 'Heavenly Creatures' murderer speaks about crime and aftermath.
My sister was insane: Brother of 'Heavenly Creatures' teen murderess shares story on Herald podcast A Moment In Crime
Jonathan Hulme wants to get his sister's trial outcome altered.
'Very high energy impact': Student pilot, 23, likely fatigued when he fatally crashed on lake
Ram Prakash Srikumar flew hours before he embarked on the fatal night flight.
St John apologises 'unreservedly' after woman dies waiting for ambulance
Margaret Wells' daughter says her mother was not given a chance to survive.
'They're trying to stamp us out': Recruitment start-up in battle with Trade Me
Trade Me is taking legal action over an Auckland grandmother's tradie recruitment website.
Rail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trains
People ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.
Cosmetic giant Mecca coming to Dunedin as city upgrade continues apace
The store is planned to open on Dunedin's George St in the second half of this year.
Family's anger: Elderly woman died after 70-minute wait for ambulance
The coroner says the circumstances around her death are 'deeply troubling'.
Marlborough residents told to evacuate, high winds close Sky Tower eateries, flights cancelled
Restrictions are likely as the Auckland Harbour Bridge gets battered by wind.
'Hacker' stole intimate photos, blackmailed victims with the threat of sharing them publicly
Maharaj told a victim she looked 'hot' in photos, and he wanted to see her in person.
'So many memories': Close friend pays tribute to teens killed in Nelson crash
The 18-year-olds died in an accident on an off-roading track.
Second dog infected with rare parasite babesia gibsoni
It is the first time the disease has been detected in dogs in New Zealand.
King Cobras attack: Senior member found guilty
One of the victims suffered a fractured skull in the alleged attack outside a gay bar.
'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for north
Power cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.
The Lion roars: How a cluster of breweries came to be owned by a Japanese conglomerate
Doug Myers was instrumental in transforming Lion Breweries into an international company.
'Broke $9m': Christchurch house price record smashed again
Scarborough Hill is the new centre of wealth in the city.
Parents outraged after nurse accuses suicidal teen of ‘game-playing’
Health NZ then sent legal letter accusing distressed teen of 'uncalled for aggression'.
West Coast butter exports soar: Spreading the Westgold word in the US
Costco and Walmart lap up Westgold butter, what's next for this NZ brand?
Super Rugby Selections: Crusaders star set for return
The team lists for Super Rugby Pacific have been announced.