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Dunedin police wrap: Sister 'bites' cop, boozy Maccas run, burnouts
It was a busy weekend for Dunedin's boys in blue.
‘Like the earthquakes’: Truckie on Interislander describes what it was like to run aground
Heath Harper said it was all smooth sailing until they hit the South Island coastline.
Letters: Who's to blame for ferry failings; is NZ really a Third World country?
OPINION: 'We can at least be glad there were no tourists on board the grounded Aratere.'
New routes, cheaper fares: Jetstar makes major transtasman move
Jetstar launches two new transtasman routes, increasing NZ flights.
Stricken Aratere docks at Picton Harbour, KiwiRail boss defends ships
The Maritime Union said the incident could have been a disaster in different weather.
KiwiRail chairman to retire, board to be ‘refreshed’
Minister says the retirement is unrelated to Aratere incident.
'I'd take my own family on': KiwiRail boss defends ships after Aratere refloated
The Maritime Union said the incident could have been a disaster in different weather.
'Men would stare at my boobs': Who's having cosmetic work done - and what it costs
Kiwis are increasingly using cosmetic doctors to help hold back time.
Interislander ferry successfully refloated
The Aratere will now move to a safe anchorage in Picton Harbour overnight.
Turning a Dunedin home into a museum: Skulls, propaganda, and the paranormal
Museum owner says it's a lifelong project that will never be finished.
'A killer': Battle to find a place to live in idyllic Southland town
'If we’ve got any young people wanting jobs out here, they can’t find anywhere to live.'
Person hurt in fire at Canterbury property, blaze at vacant house in central Christchurch
The person was taken to hospital with burns.
'Brain fade': Embattled mayor faces resignation request after offensive comments
Nobby Clark is facing his second code of conduct complaint about his behaviour.
One dead, three seriously injured after van and truck crash in Marlborough
The crash involving a van and truck occurred on State Highway 1, near Grovetown.
30 years on from the Bain family massacre: David's new life, new name
The Herald spoke to David Bain on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the murders.
Victim's mother remains haunted by son's 'senseless death'
Robert Taylor fled the scene leaving one mate dying and three others injured.
Undetonated shell found under Dunedin house, police and bomb squad called in
Officers go door-to-door talking to neighbours.
Christchurch Airport undergoes biggest upgrade in more than a decade
Major project includes new eateries and food court.
Death of Otago prisoner 'preventable' - coroner
The inmate who died had been considered mentally 'unwell' and 'unpredictable' in the past.
Kiwi sports star pleads guilty after wild Cup Day incident
The man, whose name is suppressed, will be sentenced in October.
Opinion: A multicultural NZ can be ignored by the majority
OPINION: Census 2023 data proves biculturalism is over.
Nerves on edge as stranded flyers prepare to depart Queenstown - again
A duck being sucked into the aircraft is suspected to have caused an engine fire.
'Immeasurably loved': Tributes flow for rugby's Connor Garden-Bachop
The Highlanders and Māori All Blacks player, 25, died after a 'medical event'.
Duck could be to blame for 'horrifying' Queenstown flight catching fire
A passenger said there was screaming and crying after the fire started.
Watch: 'I could feel the flames' – witnesses describe fire shooting from aircraft after bird strike
The aircraft has now made an emergency landing at Invercargill Airport.
Fulfilling final wish: E-scooter crash victim's body to be returned to Germany
Loved ones have written about 'an extraordinary person who touched many lives'.
Two people injured after Air NZ flight hits severe turbulence
A passenger was treated while a flight attendant hit the aircraft's roof.
Mama Hooch rapists: Brothers' appeal to be heard in October
Herald reveals High Court date for Christchurch's Mama Hooch rapist brothers.
‘Not just chip stealers’: New Zealand seagulls in dramatic decline
Scientists and biodiversity experts say Kiwis should care about falling seagull numbers.
'Really loud crash': Neighbours woken by noise, lights after e-scooter rider dies
Christchurch police responded to the incident at 11pm.
Will wars: How to stop your loved ones fighting over your estate
Lawyers warn that fighting over a will can cause family wealth to disappear.
The Bain murders 30 years on: Where is David? Why are Kiwis obsessed with this case?
The Herald looks at the infamous case and the aftermath that haunts a family today.