Oh, rats: Dunedin supermarket closed for fourth day as pest control continues
Around 21 rats had been caught in the store over the past week.
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'Abhorrent': Offender caught filming men in showers avoids jail
The offender was caught after one man saw the cellphone sticking above a shower door.
Investigations underway following Clarence River rafting death, police confirm commercial company involved
The river runs through the Kaikōura Ranges in the South Island.
All Blacks star to replace Clarke Gayford on hit TVNZ show
The former Prime Minister's husband has had to step away due to "other commitments".
University of Otago appoints first Deputy-Vice Chancellor Māori
Jacinta Ruru has been appointed as the University of Otago's Deputy-Vice Chancellor Māori.
'Growing problem': Nelson man shares child exploitation video on Snapchat
He told the court he regretted sharing the video and knew his actions were wrong.
Watch: Video shows mouse sitting in salad at Countdown, MPI investigating
Woolworths confirmed the incident occurred at the Eastgate store in Christchurch.
One dead in single-vehicle crash on Bluff Highway, Southland
A section of Bluff Highway remains closed as a scene examination takes place.
13 rats caught at Dunedin Countdown over weekend, employee speaks out
An employee has said the initial response to the rat infestation was slow.
Canterbury crash: Four injured in crash involving truck, helicopter deployed
The crash occurred on Omihi Rd, Greta Valley about 10.30am.
‘His children and I were his world’: Widow left to raise three kids after father killed in crash
In a terrible coincidence, both drivers who were killed worked for the same company.
Future of popular holiday park 'in limbo', residents want answers from iwi owners
Ngāi Tahu, owner of the land, hasn't revealed its plan for the future of the site.
Two injured after car rolls on to train tracks in Canterbury
Police responded to the crash on Glasnevin Rd at 2.30pm.
Fijian government signs deal with NZ firm to boost medicinal cannabis sector
The New Zealand company plans to invest a minimum of $65m in Fiji's cannabis sector.
'I was forced to keep a really big dirty secret' - Ambulance officer's abuse finally revealed
Former Blenheim ambulance officer Roger Haack was convicted of indecent assault.
Person dies in rafting incident near Kaikōura
The incident occurred on the Clarence River on Saturday afternoon.
Baby born with rare skull condition receives urgent surgery
Dunedin baby is 'doing great' after urgent surgery.
Karl Puschmann: Is there a more fiercely patriotic comedian than Guy Williams?
He loves Kiwis. Even the ones that don’t love him back.
The murder trials of George Gwaze revisited in Herald podcast A Moment In Crime
He was charged in 2017, but it took until this year to tell his story.
Lawyer in court after failing to pay $2 parking fee after meter not working
The council claims he should have found a meter that worked.
'It's sick, it's vicious': Strippers call on Parliament for fair working conditions
"They profit off our trauma. They traumatise us and then they get to make money off us."
'Horror movie': Irish farm worker who lost arm in NZ accident wins $6m court battle
But Kiwi farm boss says he will review Irish judgment; claims worker accepted fault.
Fireworks canned for Chinese New Year in Canterbury
Fireworks and sky lanterns are considered too risky due to hot, dry conditions.
Take-off: $5.4m runway opens at Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre
Wisk, Kea Aerospace and Dawn Aerospace will run test flights from the upgraded facility.
Dunedin police first to get new Tasers
Frontline staff have started wearing the new model of Tasers, which have a range of 13m.
'A great event': Farmers ready to compete in Coast to Coast
“I’ve grown up with the Coast to Coast ... it wouldn’t be a summer without it."
South Island NRL expansion's 'major Hollywood celeb' investor
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Punishment of 3-year-old girl was 'prolonged bullying’
Man's offending will have had a 'profound effect' on the young girl, judge says.
Should you visit Antarctica? Polar tourism's 'sciencewashing' problem
Can 'citizen science' really justify your bucket-list holiday to the Antarctic?
Chummy texts between top cop Andrew Coster and new police minister revealed
National's tough-on-crime stance had the Police Commissioner's job in the spotlight.
‘Senseless, sickening’: Swastikas painted on DoC hut
Vandals have painted swastikas on a restored backcountry hut on the West Coast.
One of NZ’s oldest mansions hits the market for sale
Warwick House is nicknamed The Castle due to its impressive neo-gothic turret.
Elite school bungles allegations against teacher in relationship with 16yo
It found the school should have conducted its own investigation into the behaviour.
Police presence at Christchurch mosques after phone threat
Police say they have not found anything of concern at the two sites.