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Five-year-old child victim in dog attack

The youngster was attacked at Darnley Rd, near the Waipara River, yesterday afternoon.

'Rare gem': NZ film set for US debut after local success

Tinā has cemented its place as one of New Zealand's most successful films to date.

Richard Prebble: Why the Regulatory Standards Bill matters for property rights

OPINION: Property rights are a cornerstone of liberal democracy, but not in New Zealand.

Four crashes in Hawke’s Bay send four to hospital

Two of the people injured were in a serious condition.

Fresh plea for safe parking for night shift staff at Christchurch Hospital

Newstalk ZB South Island News Director Claire Sherwood on Council motion to investigate safe parking for staff working night shifts at Christchurch Hospital Video / Herald Now

'Barbaric': All Blacks legend blasts Run It Straight trend

Mike Cron has coached some of rugby's biggest hitters - he's no fan of Run It Straight.

'I was going through a lot': Security guard who assaulted Uber driver keeps licence

Leon Saufoi assaulted a driver who refused to transport him and his drunk mates.

'A gross over-reaction': Woman was already on bail when she started smashing a car with a hammer

Nastasia Edwards threatened to kill a woman and her children.

No arrests over suspicious fire which destroyed Napier home

The house burned down twice in a year. An investigation into the latest fire has finished.

'Life-shattering diagnosis': He can't walk, talk or breathe without a machine

Three Kiwis with motor neurone disease share how they make every precious day count.

Here's what is new in travel this week

Tourtoises, french celebrations, Gold Coast artists, new stays, and a crocheted wharenui.

Shane Te Pou: Time for a fair deal from retirement villages

Residents face long waits for refunds, averaging five and a half months.

Meet Auckland's unstoppable Shens: 2 brothers, 21 awards, 2 world-class uni scholarships

The brainy brothers dream of creating the next world-changing start-up.

Driver makes lucky escape after tree crushes car

High winds caused the large tree to fall across the road near Tokoroa.

Fire crews battle blaze at Carnegies Restaurant in Fairlie

Fire crews arrived at Carnegies in Fairlie about 6.30am today.

Landslide sparks evacuations, roads closed, homes flooded after storm

The North Island is expected to get off to a wet start this morning, with lingering rain.

Comedian Dai Henwood forgets about cancer in the chaos of 7 Days Live

No cameras, censors or lawyers, as TV team prepares for 'rule-breaking' national tour.

Gregor Paul: How Wellington's woes are reshaping NZ Rugby's HQ strategy

OPINION: NZ Rugby considers relocating its headquarters, questioning Wellington's future.