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'Completely devastated': Port Hills fire hits Adventure Park
The park was at the centre of the 2017 fires.
Couple who lost home in 2017 fire evacuated again weeks after moving back
Doug and Vikki Pflaum took seven years to rebuild their home following the 2017 fires.
Port Hills fire: Helicopters grounded for night; blaze still burns
"It seems to be a fast-moving thing," Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.
'Crisis contagion': Expert weighs in on supermarkets rats and mice problems
Crisis management expert says industry is at risk of 'crisis contagion'.
Killer mum Lauren Dickason could be sentenced in March
The Herald previously revealed taxpayers footed her $700k - and rising - legal aid bill.
'Grossly insensitive': Swastika raised on top of workshop
Police alerted after image came to their attention on Monday.
Tragic family outing: Rafting victim was celebrating 10th wedding anniversary
Mark Dillon died while trying to help free a raft that was stuck on the river.
Singer of top Kiwi band pleads guilty to refusing blood test
The Feelers lead singer has pleaded guilty to refusing a blood test.
'Serious concerns' over claim mental health worker paid addicted, bipolar patient for sex
Patient disclosed she was a sex worker, mental health staffer later made booking with her.
'No one’s forgotten about him': Playground built in honour of young child who died suddenly
Zeke King passed away at just 14 months old from Sudden Unexplained Death in Children.
Game of love: Couple tie the knot at Timezone arcade
The newlyweds took on each other on in bumper cars, mini golf and bowling.
Elderly woman flips car in early morning crash
An elderly woman was left trapped in her vehicle after a crash early this morning.
$11,000 gold necklace stolen from Dunedin jeweller
Two men allegedly posed as customers before running off with the expensive necklace.
$750k spent, nothing to show: Govt cost-cutting hits schools
Frustrated principal says build is back to square one.
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.
Ngai Tahu sees potential opportunities in space
Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre fuses of tradition and innovation
'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.
University of Otago appoints first Deputy-Vice Chancellor Māori
Jacinta Ruru has been appointed as the University of Otago's Deputy-Vice Chancellor Māori.
Watch: Video shows mouse sitting in salad at Countdown, MPI investigating
Woolworths confirmed the incident occurred at the Eastgate store in Christchurch.
Wonky Box's South Island expansion on track
Wonky Box team employs 17 southerners, including an on-the-ground grower liaison.
13 rats caught at Dunedin Countdown over weekend, employee speaks out
An employee has said the initial response to the rat infestation was slow.
‘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.
Baby born with rare skull condition receives urgent surgery
Dunedin baby is 'doing great' after urgent surgery.
3 metres eroded in 1 day: Southland town in state of emergency
The community of Bluecliffs lost about three metres of land in a day this week.
'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.
Rat 'infested' Dunedin Countdown forced to close, numbers multiply
Countdown Dunedin South is closing for 48 hours after four rats were caught.
Dunedin police first to get new Tasers
Frontline staff have started wearing the new model of Tasers, which have a range of 13m.
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