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ATM customers left fuming over screen error threatening $7.50 charge
ATM customers at Eastgate Mall were told they would be charged $7.50 to withdraw.
Warning over person-to-person Cryptosporidium transmission in Queenstown
Yesterday there were 56 cases of the gastro bug in the Queenstown Lakes outbreak.
Climate change ‘challenge of our lifetime’ - Ngāi Tahu
The South Island iwi is being adversly affected by flooding risk.
Director of famous Dunedin Study Prof Richie Poulton dies, aged 61
Poulton, who was the director for 23 years, died after a battle with cancer.
Ladies Night: classic Kiwi comedy meets Magic Mike in red hot live show
Ladies Night is coming to a town near you and is a must-see Kiwi comedy.
‘Another kick in the guts’: Women who stole $80k from businesses wins appeal
Melanie Tyrelle Anderson has had her sentence reduced on appeal.
The boy whose skin is 'on fire': Severe condition means he can’t bath or swim
His family search desperately for answers, claiming his steroids don't solve the issue.
Mum who lost toddler to child cancer speaks of ‘hole that cannot be filled’
Little Amelia Schroeter was 15 months old when she passed away from the illness.
Simon Barnett's heartbreak for beloved wife - 'things are grim'
Doctors have told the radio star his 'perfect' soulmate and 'hero' has just weeks to live.
Christchurch Court Theatre ‘committed to improving’ culture following critical survey
The chair of the board says they're "sorry" to hear how people are feeling.
The Eagle has landed? National considering bringing police helicopter to Christchurch
The party's Dale Stephens says he's backing calls for an Eagle in the city.
A Moment In Crime: Herald podcast downloaded a million times
The Herald's true crime podcast has reached a major milestone.
Father pleads not guilty to dangerous driving causing death of two of his children
Two of his children were killed, a third was critically injured.
NZ-based team's bid to join F1 rejected
An application by Rodin Cars to enter Formula One has been rejected.
Pukaki Downs scrub fire started in forestry block, deemed accidental
No connection between the fire and the research burns in autumn.
Shell Bay, Banks Peninsula oil spill: Crews unable to access fishing vessel three days after grounding
Regional authorities confirmed the boat is still in one piece but unreachable.
How to take a holiday every Friday this summer
Maximise your summer and stay at one of these close-to-the-city campgrounds every weekend.
Taxpayer foots $900k bill for Mama Hooch rapists, victim 'disgusted'
Herald reveals legal aid bill for Mama Hooch rapist brothers Danny and Roberto Jaz.
Business leader avoids conviction, keeps name secret after ‘cruel’ attack on partner
The man was granted name suppression and has avoided conviction.
‘It can be so overwhelming’: Child mental health professionals speak out
A major public appeal has been launched to raise $1 million for a new outpatient facility.
‘It’s never too late’: Kiwi who learned to read and write in his late 50s becomes an author
A desire to read to his grandchildren inspired him to admit he was illiterate.
First photos show fishing boat run aground spilling oil near rare penguins
The vessel was carrying 10,000L of diesel and 400L of hydraulic oil.
Agency under fire over Haast Pass closure
The agency is aiming to reopen the road for a single lane of light vehicles.
Joyriding children crash stolen car on to train tracks
The three children were all aged under 14.
Man decided to 'cut out the middleman' and got caught
MDMA package bound for man's home intercepted.
‘It’s rough’: Queenstown residents sleeping in tents
The resort town is still dealing with a severe shortage of accommodation.
200 glaciers vanish in Southern Alps
One of the main drivers of glacier change in the Southern Alps is ocean temperature.
Oil spill reported off coast of Banks Peninsula
Canterbury Regional Council is responding to an oil spill from a fishing vessel.
'Mistake has been made': Police breath test passenger instead of driver in left-hand drive car
A police spokesperson admitted the officer made a mistake.
Synlait doesn’t rule out capital raise if asset sale falls through
Cash-strapped Synlait Milk has DairyWorks up for sale.
Farm accident: Worker trapped in feed-out machine for more than an hour flown to hospital
Emergency services rushed to rural property just before midday.
‘Huge job’ to get Haast Pass reopened
The West Coast to Otago-Queenstown route is closed after torrential rain.
Pike River families call for political unity on corporate manslaughter law
Calls come after Whakaari/White Island charges were dismissed.