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Animal officer attacked by dog owner

A Rotorua animal control officer suffered serious head injuries when beaten while investigating a complaint.

Gisborne to give Moko VIP treatment

Paralympian: Car thieves stole my independence

Joyriders trash paralympian's car

One of the Herald's unsung heroes has his specially-adapted car stolen and written off.

Partner charged after man dies of stab wounds

BOP road blocked by activists

Vandals kill thousands of bees

Eight-year term for tomahawk attack

Pair now 'criminals' for aiding hurt man

A couple who were pepper-sprayed, arrested and charged in Queensland after helping a seriously injured man now have criminal convictions.