Miniature horse stabbed over 40 times in vicious attack
The incident took place in a Waitati paddock at midnight on Sunday.
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He raped woman in public toilets, then went home for fish and chips with his family.
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On opening in 2008 the school had been called "the most modern in the country''.
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Boozed Brighton beachgoers rescued from rip
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Tangled sleeping bag causes serious crash
Police luggage-safety call after bad motorcycle crash when sleeping bag slipped
No bull - review to start following rodeo incident
Rodeo Cowboys Association to launch review after bull rampaged through Outram Rodeo.
The $48k-$80k job few wanted - now they're lining up
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Mt Difficulty Wines sale approved by OIO
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Owner left 'terrified' after horse clipped by car
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Otago farmers increasingly adopting 'fertigation'
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Waitangi Day weather: Cool in south, warm in north
It's a mixed bag weather-wise for our national day.
Three people with moderate injuries after two crashes in Taranaki, Otago region
Three people have been hospitalised with moderate injuries.
Arthur Taylor to move to Dunedin, study law after prison release
Arthur Taylor says he has a desire to study law and continue his social justice interests.
'Call us the living dead': couple who lost 'everything' in fire
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Registered child sex offender jailed for having a secret mobile
Concerns about the defendant's behaviour led them to uncovering a secret cellphone.
Colleague shot staple into workmate's brain
Banter between the two led to a Dunedin man firing a staple through his workmate's skull.
Battle looms to end 'winner and loser' schools
Schools are roughly evenly divided over proposals for a radical shakeup.
Near-miss after Lime scooter brakes allegedly tampered with
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Woman's death prompts questions about paramedics
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Personality disorders linked to lead exposure in adults
Health problems such as antisocial behaviour and hyperactivity linked to high exposure.
Fire crews battle Culverden scrub fire
Large scrub fire raging in North Canterbury as blustery hot winds blow.
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CD U17 unbeaten
Sam Ferguson driving Central Districts' unbeaten run in National U17 cricket tournament