SPCA ‘disgusted’ by Otago student hazing rituals
The University of Otago is investigating two separate reports of animal harm.
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'One in a million': Little Ciro's only chance to stop going blind
A rare opportunity has arisen for Ciro Carrascull - but it's halfway across the world.
Man who attacked elderly parents in their bed jailed
Drunk son severely attacked elderly parents, and in court waved to them, saying 'later'.
Revealed: Surprising item behind bomb scare at Queenstown Airport
The device looked 'highly suspicious and risky', packed next to a computer inside a bag.
‘Sick and twisted’: Otago students bite leg off duck in flat initiation
More details have emerged of the antics of students partaking in flat initiations.
Three people critically injured in Canterbury crash
Emergency services were called to the scene just before lunchtime.
'It's cruel': Caregiver assaulted wheelchair user
The accused initially claimed the woman had just fallen over.
Live eel used in 'traumatic' Otago flat initiation
Students who used an eel in a 'traumatic' flat initiation will be investigated by police.
Police ask for public’s help locating missing Christchurch mother
The 56-year-old was last seen yesterday afternoon.
Weather: Last days of school holidays warm, sunny before turning to rain
High-pressure system to be pushed away by a low on Friday and Saturday, bringing rain.
Fatal crash driver claimed sun was in his eyes
'If a driver cannot clearly see a road in front, he must slow down or stop.'
Searchers find body of fisherman swept off rocks
The alarm was raised at 2.20pm after the man went missing at Slope Point, Southland.
Murder-accused who breached bail hands himself in
Police have had a warrant out for the arrest of Wharekura since September 15.
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Live: Hipkins says he'll soon be 'fighting fit', attacks Luxon from his sick bed
Luxon claims Hipkins is spreading misinformation.
Watch: Wild winds topple motorhome, push it across road
The strong winds tipped the vehicle and pushed it across the highway.
Judge allows professional body to investigate former engineer
ENZ wants to investigate whether Dr Alan Reay should have better supervised his employee.
Man spent friends' property bond and car purchase money on gambling
Jake Ashley Gibbs 'ripped off' his friends for $14,000 in a 'significant breach of trust'.
South Island’s million dollar streets revealed
New property data shows record levels of streets where average house prices top $1m.
Drunk breaks into Dunedin house - minus his pants
‘’The man did not say why he was without his pants."
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.