'He is an animal': Ex-partner of now convicted serial rapist speaks
The woman says John Hope Muchirahondo just 'took what he wanted'.
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Opinion: Inside Dunedin’s historic hospital cuts protest with 35,000 angry southerners
OPINION: The people were angry – and they say Saturday's scenes are just the start.
Downpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout October
A weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.
Watch: Massive plumes of smoke fill sky as fire crews battle large Nelson fire
Crews arrived at the blaze in the Nelson suburb of Richmond around 6pm.
Detective's 'worst-case scenario': Serial rapist allegedly assaulted teen while under police investigation
Inside the police case that brought down a 'vile' serial rapist.
Key documents about Dunedin Hospital build yet to be released
Locals have questioned the Government's assertion the cost could blow out to $3 billion.
South Island towns lose power after helicopter strikes transmission lines
A crop-dusting helicopter caused a power outage in Lake Tekapo and Albury this morning.
Paraglider flown to hospital after being critically hurt in fall
Emergency services rushed to scene after reports of fall from height.
Serial rapist found guilty of 17 charges after record jury deliberations
A jury has reached a decision on whether a Chch man is guilty of a raft of rapes.
'Bad start for holidays': Days of rain from midweek, MetService issues first warnings
Month's worth of rain to drench Bay of Plenty; snow forecast for south.
Explained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closure
About 600 people could lose their jobs.
Proposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister
'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'
Man's body found after drifting boat reported in Marlborough
The man's body was found in the water a short time after first responders arrived.
Five hurt in Canterbury road crash; two helicopters fly injured to hospital
Hato Hone St John said five people were taken to hospital via road and helicopter.
Sir Tim Shadbolt: How the voters fell out of love with the political heavyweight
Ben Tomsett speaks to old friends and political allies on a remarkable career.
Sunny start across country to holiday week but rain, snow snap looms
Make the most of the fine weather ahead of the next stormy spell to hit midweek.
Multiple people injured after boat sinks in Southland
Two people are in a serious condition and a third person is moderately injured.
'Extreme caution': Special warning issued for snow enthusiasts after series of avalanches
Two serious avalanches this week left one person buried and another dead in the south.
'This is massive': Timaru locals devastated after 600 jobs affected by meatworks closure
One staff member described the plant like a family.
'Gut-wrenching, heartbreaking': 600 Timaru workers face losing their jobs
Alliance Group plans to shut its South Canterbury freezing works by the end of this year.
'Heartbreaking': Kiwi mum on life after escaping Gloriavale
Pearl Valor, her husband and their five children left Gloriavale three years ago.
Cafe allergy blunder leads to anaphylactic shock
In the worst reaction, the customer collapsed outside the café before being treated at ED.
Avalanche death: Victim named as Brett Evans, 38, remembered as 'loved friend'
It happened about midday yesterday near Mt Arrowsmith in Ashburton Lakes.
All-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers Union
Meat co-operative CEO won't comment.
Tech blackout: Methven has a 'meth' problem
Visitors keen to explore the town's 'natural highs' are coming up short.
Severe stormy conditions to strike parts of NZ, what's in store for school holidays?
Temperatures are also due to plunge by 15C; bad weather will move north on Friday.
ECan chair resigns after council car reportedly caught speeding 678 times
Scott's resignation takes effect Friday, when Craig Pauling will be acting chairman.
One person dead after North Canterbury crash, police confirm
The single-vehicle crash was reported at 8pm yesterday.
'Absolutely gutting': Baby sea lion shot and left to die
The young female sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins on Monday.
One person dead after being trapped in avalanche during heli-skiing trip
The victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.
Critically endangered kākāpō population hit by three deaths this month
One of the birds that died was the 'treasured' poster boy for his former sanctuary.
One person dead after being trapped in avalanche in Southern Alps
One person has died in an avalanche after becoming trapped during a heli-skiing trip in Mid Canterbury. Video / NZ Herald
'The people have spoken': Dunedin council votes to keep Aurora Energy amid financial strain
A total of 760 submissions were received through the consulting period.