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'Dad was looking for us with a gun'

South African-born comedian Urzila Carlson tells of her childhood escape from her abusive father, the reasons she became a Kiwi.

Aaron Smith pictured with partner

All Black Aaron Smith has been pictured in public with his partner Teagan Voykovich for the first time after his toilet incident earlier this year.

Hope the rhino dies

A South African rhino who was named Hope after she survived a 2015 attack by poachers who hacked off her horns and part of her face has died.

Twelve Questions with Damon Stapleton

Damon Stapleton is one of the world's most awarded advertising creatives. The South African migrant now helms DDB New Zealand.

Why South Africa is the ultimate travel playground

Here are 10 reasons why you need to head to South Africa.

Woman charged after boy killed in crash

A Hastings woman has been charged with causing the death of an 8-year-old boy after a crash into traffic queued at roadworks this year.

Expert: All Black faces lifetime of shame

All Black Aaron Smith faces a tough road to shake the shame of his sex scandal.

Tutu: You should have control over your death

COMMENT: Dying people should have the right to choose how and when they leave Mother Earth.

Child abuser can stay in New Zealand

A South African man who kidnapped and indecently assaulted a 6-year-old girl in Auckland won't be deported when he finishes his prison sentence.

Big Read: Diamonds are forever, buyers are not

Can the industry win over a generation of "millennials" with very different demands and expectations?

Oscar Pistorius 'can never be at peace'

The family of Reeva Steenkamp say they will not launch an appeal over her killer's six-year jail sentence insisting 'nothing will bring her back'.

Oscar Pistorius sentenced to six years

Disgraced Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to six years in prison for murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.

Mandela's family angered by use of voice

The revered South African leader's voice is being used by the main opposition party for campaign advertising.

Pistorius: 'Reeva would want me free'

Oscar Pistorius has said Reeva Steenkamp would not want him to go back to prison for her murder.

Pistorius should be in hospital, court told

The mental state of Oscar Pistorius is "too severe" and he should be sent to hospital rather than prison, a court has been told.

Experience a virtual safari from home

If you've ever dreamed of a safari holiday but baulked at the price, here's your chance to experience one from afar.

Buffalo enters bar, crashes party

Talk about a bull in a china shop - but this time, it's a buffalo in a bar.

'South Africa's Maddie McCann'

A mother who was reunited with a daughter nearly 18 years after she was snatched broke down as she faced the woman accused of taking her.