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Juliana Herrera murder: Corrections vows to improve community notifications
Corrections set to do more to alert the community when serious offenders are released.
Pike River movie production starts on West Coast
New film aims to tell story following explosions which killed 29 men.
Lucky escape as train collides with car in Southland
A person suffered moderate injuries in crash.
Teen killed by train had 'the most loving heart'
The teen's mum has spoken about her 'hilarious' son and his Asperger's syndrome.
School staffer stood down after alleged inappropriate contact with pupil
Dad says he's still in the dark about the situation as police investigate.
Embattled lawyer sued by her own clients
Gail Foster-Bohm and Andrew Corbin engaged Anjela Sharma about an IHC restructure.
West Coast regional councillor loses suppression bid over trespass charge
The controversial councillor allegedly trespassed on a property linked to his family.
The Great NZ Road Trip: Is this one of NZ's best-kept secrets?
A stunning showcase of 300-plus vintage and classic cars - and we arrive in Queenstown.
'Grave danger': Man who beat friend with skateboard claims self-defence
The teen also told his pregnant partner he would give her a "homemade abortion".
Mass murderer who killed children claims Parole Board 'bias'
The man has been denied parole 14 times since he was jailed in 1993.
Revealed: Paramedics did not enter Christchurch mosque until 30 minutes after shooting
The first two paramedics did not enter Al Noor Mosque until 2.14pm, CCTV footage shows.
'Male, stale, pale': councillors accused of racism in latest meeting
The latest Dunedin council meeting deteriorated into accusations and name-calling.
Pupils barred from calling home after four go missing on tramp
A group of students and staff went missing on a hike, causing panic for parents.
Scott Robertson's All Blacks: How the team will look
ANALYSIS: Scott Robertson's side are sure to play a lot different to Ian Foster's.
New Christchurch Monopoly board launched: Which city landmarks made the cut?
Some of The Garden City’s most famous spots feature on the iconic board.
Police officer received only one day of active shooter training before Christchurch attack
Precious time was wasted after misinformation about Al Noor Mosque was transmitted.
One person dead after Dunedin house fire
Firefighters rushed into the building as smoke poured from the windows.
'Sea of Greed': Scam busted at airport after $20k stashed in thriller books
The man thought he was exposing a corrupt ring. It was a scam right out of a novel.
'An unbelievable few weeks': $130k raised to help to Kiwi harness racing driver Katie Cox fight aggressive lung cancer
The harness racing fraternity is launching a fundraising effort for the Canterbury driver.
Homeless Dunedin man jailed for sexual offending
Homeless man had 'little desire' to change his ongoing alcohol issues.
PISA test results likely to be skewed - ministry
The analysis showed slightly more high-achieving students participated.
Christchurch RSA ‘forced’ to rethink plans
The holding company has been unable to pay more than $592,000 to creditors.
Gloriavale school ‘not providing an adequate education’
Gloriavale Christian School did not meet criteria for registration as a private school.
The Great NZ Road Trip: Farm machinery ablaze
Just your standard tractor on fire on the side of the highway... Video / Shayne Currie
The Great NZ Road Trip: Taking on the world's steepest street
The Great NZ Road Trip begins in Dunedin by taking on Baldwin Street, the world's steepest street, Video / NZ Herald
The Great NZ Road Trip: Jacob Troake and Putting with Purpose
Jacob's brother Peter died of a rare cancer in 2017, aged just 18. To honour his brother's memory Jacob plans to play all 406 golf courses around NZ - raising money for Cure Kids along the way. Video / Jacob Troake
The Great NZ Road Trip: 9 Questions With... Sir Ian Taylor
'Nothing can make you happier than unconditional love.'
One and done: 1-year-old scales Dunedin’s Baldwin St
The top of Baldwin St must have looked like the summit of Mt Everest for Emrie Stockwell.
The ‘broken-down sheep farmer’ who became a radio star: 'Pressure valve has been released'
Election result has seen sentiment in the rural sector quickly change, says broadcaster.
Parole granted to Dunedin man who brutally assaulted friend
He assaulted his friend after he made an inappropriate comment.
Mum caught driving at 140km/h 'was busy telling kids off'
The woman claimed she wasn't looking at the speedo and was dealing with her kids.
'Tragic event' - Schoolboy badly burned at camp in induced coma, faces ongoing surgeries
The 9-year-old was on a school camp when the incident happened.
Mosque victim’s sister says pursuit of truth a ‘shared responsibility’
Aya Al-Umari said she still had faith more information would come to light.