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Blocked loo causes 'frustration' for Mt Cook trampers
A popular trail has been closed because the toilets are too full, causing frustration.
'Running rampant': Rat sightings keep supermarket closed another day
Further sightings of rats at the beleaguered Countdown.
Port Hills fire: Half of hotspots 'eliminated', crews to work overnight
Overnight drone flights across the Port Hills identified 58 hotspots.
Sunday swelter: Parts of NZ reach 30C but severe gales to hit
Temperatures will be "above average" for the North Island to start the week.
Private drone flown near Port Hills fire grounds helicopters for up to an hour
The private drone presented a safety risk to firefighting crews.
Boy in wheelchair given chance to run on world stage
10-year-old Cooper went from a sport-filled life to being a wheelchair user.
Sea lion pups' presence closes Dunedin roads
The road closure will stay in place until the sea lions have moved on.
'Destroyed me': Kiwi woman discovers her partner's a serial sex offender
After learning the truth, she didn't know where to turn or who to trust.
Editorial: Bush fires a Kiwi reality we all have to deal with
Fires like the Port Hills blaze now a feature of our summers.
Steve Braunias: The secret diary of ... supermarket vermin
OPINION: A little bit of aeration never hurt anybody. But it might hurt vermin.
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Behind the Port Hills lines: Inside the cordon as crews battle ‘grunty’ blaze
The Herald visits the fire field and a property inside the official cordon.
Pike 29 memorial walk and cycle trail opens
A walking track and cycle trail dedicated to the 29 men lost in the disaster opens today.
'Dismissive and arrogant': Dunedin child sex offender released five years early
Anand’s sex attacks were committed against girls between the ages of 10 and 15.
'70 per cent contained': Port Hills still burning, but overnight threats 'nullified'
Lead firefighter says blaze will be 'long-duration incident'. Probe into cause continues.
'Whole life' lost as container home destroyed in Port Hills fires
Anna Spark speaks about her escape and loss.
Bay owner enjoying winning run by Chapinteel in the South Island
Roundup of the week's racing.
Dwelling destroyed in Port Hills fire; blaze still not contained
'It seems to be a fast-moving thing,' Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.
Man who went missing from care facility found
The patient was on escorted leave when he went missing.
Tax dodge repeat: Company director convicted second time, jailed for $560k for unpaid PAYE
Leslie John McKenzie has been sentenced to two and a half years in jail.
Alcoholic lemonade given to Dunedin students frustrates police
Company gave free alcoholic lemonade to a student party on Castle St.
Firefighters race to contain Port Hills blaze as strengthening winds pose threat
Police are urging people to keep away so firefighters can tackle the uncontrolled blaze.
How did the Port Hills fire start?
An investigation is under way to determine what caused the massive blaze.
Port Hills fire: Where to get help and what you need to know
A public health warning has been issued and evacuation centres set up.
'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.