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Man not guilty of wounding neighbour's guest in fireworks dispute

The defence argued the complainant had actually shot himself with his own gun.

Drenching ahead: NZ braces for wet, chilly shift

Heavy rain watches are in place for the South Island this week.

Woman illegally takes dogs into Tongariro National Park, posts about it on Facebook

Dogs are banned in the park, including in vehicles and skifields.

Family outraged as kuia's image used on Hobson's Pledge billboard without consent

Hobson’s Pledge used an image of Ellen Tamati without her permission.

Highway reopens after timber truck blaze

The fire was contained just before 2pm.

St John planning to axe raft of community programmes

The plan would affect hospital volunteers, community carers and pet therapy services.

'Pretty horrific': Mother's plea after terrifying train station attack left teen shoeless and bleeding

His new shoes, worth over $300, were stolen during the attack.

Update in Auckland bus stop murder investigation

Police urge anyone with information on the killing of Kyle Whorrall to come forward now.

Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car in Christchurch

Emergency services were called about 3.10pm today.

One-time star of horse racing returns to track after tragedies

The celebrated horseman has been to hell and back but returns to the track on Friday.

RNZAF rescues three from Antarctica in high-risk mid-winter medical evacuation

The crew had to wait for a window in the weather to complete the flight.

Lockdown at Southern Cross Campus in Auckland’s Māngere ends

The school said all students, staff and people on-site were safely accounted for.

'Stressful': Auckland councillor hands over committee leadership amid safety concerns

Josephine Bartley has also taken her name and image off her car for safety reasons.

Are NZ shoppers hungry for genetically-modified foods?

Gene-edited food won’t need a GM label if no new DNA was introduced during its production.

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Afternoon quiz: The Dolomite Mountains are located in which country?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

'Woody's in the garden again': Blind pig's gate-opening antics

Blind kunekune learned to open an electric gate. Neighbourhood visits ensued.