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Claim of ‘rife bullying’ by irrigating farmers

Springvale farmer expects irrigation water rights issue to end up in court.

Road to the Cup: An inside look into training a champion

The Herald heads to the beach at dawn as harness-racing hopefuls train on sand and surf.

'Could’ve died': Helicopter pilot who flew into high tension wire fined

Callum Fisher was flying an Airbus AS350 on the return leg of a scenic flight.

Israel-Hamas war: NZ mayor leads calls for ceasefire

‘No enduring peace may be secured by war’, mayor says in open letter.

Man who vanished with cryptic note on door last sighted 640km away

63-year-old Stewart Willis is believed to have been spotted near Te Anau last month.

Cup Day fashion: A top judge reveals what's hot and what's not

Fashion in the field judge gives tips and trends ahead of Cup Day in Christchurch.

Hot and bothered: Fan thief brandished 'gun' at shop staff

As temperatures climbed on Saturday, a Dunedin man stole fans while waving a firearm.

'Absolutely gutted': Nelson homicide victim remembered by loved ones

Whiri Barton died after an incident on Friday night, police are investigating.

Bar-goer smashes glass into man's neck, leaves 'gaping' wound

A fight broke out after the offender had consumed up to 20 drinks and got aggressive.

Farmers have their say on council plans

ORC's draft land and water regional plan has received strong feedback.

Dunedin man’s inheritiance blown on meth habit

'You now wish to lead the last quarter of your life in a law-abiding, offence-free way.'

'I thought I would be shot': Police officer's tearful retelling of terror attack

Police feared for her life as the first responder to the scene.

Police converge on Christchurch stadium after man found with severe injuries

Police and paramedics are responding to the incident.

Seven youths arrested after allegedly fleeing police in stolen car

Arrests are the latest in a series of incidents involving youths in Christchurch.

Elderly paedophile likely to die in jail after sentence longer than life expectancy

Russell John Gray was found guilty by a jury on five charges.

Man caught doing 'indecent act' near childcare centre

A 29-year-old male was charged and bailed to appear in court at a later date.

Nelson council aiming ‘to do the right thing’ for slip-prone homes

Nelson City Council has offered to buy 10 threatened properties.

Man critical after stabbing outside Christchurch motel

Police were called just after midnight.