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Kester Black investors upset after company put into administration
Once lauded for turning $50 into massive empire, the founder now faces angry investors.
Rain, wind, thunder: Feisty end to winter across country
Forecast wind 'concerning', Niwa says.
Watch: Kayaking gold medallist is too happy to take his medal off
'The strap's actually getting a little bit worn from being around my neck.'
‘Our whole world has been shattered’: Emotional hearing phase of Lachie Jones' inquest ends
The coroner hears heartfelt statements from the child's parents.
Firefighter sent family a message saying he'd be home soon - but never made it
A coroner believes Peter Wayne Ferguson crashed after falling asleep at the wheel.
Lachie Jones inquest: Half-brother again denies involvement in toddler’s death
The inquest is in its second phase.
Lachie Jones inquest: Woman claims she was told toddler was thrown in pond
The inquest is in its second phase.
Mainland sports wrap: Ex-Warriors forward a premiership winner at 44; First XV showdowns
The best of what was and what's to come in Mainland sport.
Scarfies who 'can't afford good bread' push back on proposed car parking charges
Dunedin City Council proposes to convert 60 parks to p240 unpaid parking spaces.
Southland beat Otago to begin NPC campaign
Southland got the better of their local rivals in the opening fixture of the competition.
'The world feels a little darker': Fundraiser for family after ski patroller’s death
Konrad Apanowicz suffered a medical emergency while ski touring in NZ.
Dunedin police investigate claims knife pulled on teenager
Crime and safety at the Dunedin bus hub has been a rising issue in recent months.
Celebrated science communicator jailed for child abuse, community shocked
Amadeo Enriquez Ballestero was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
Dunedin councillor asked to formally apologise for comments towards Māori
Vandervis did not take part in the investigation process.
Martin Phillipps: Dunedin loses a musical son, 'rain taps the window pane'
The musician defined a sense of time and place in the Otago city.
Dunedin millionaire donates $25 million to aid first-time home buyers
Roger Fewtrell’s goal is to provide up to 250 first-time buyers with around $100,000 each.
33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZ
Incoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.
Heavy rain and wind warnings for parts of NZ, snow for lower South Island
A complex trough crossing the South Island on Monday is set to bring severe weather.
US tech billionaire Peter Thiel 'abandons' plans for luxury Wānaka build
The build would have accommodated up to 30 guests, and supported between 15 and 30 staff.
Shane Te Pou: Prepare for the reality of a rates-raid on your wallet
Households across the country are going to feel the sting of increased rates.
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
Abuse in care revelations: Law Society president on leave after complaints laid
The Law Society confirmed he had taken leave 'while any complaints are addressed'.
Exclusive: Second complaint made against Law Society president over advice to church
The Herald can reveal NZ Law Society president Frazer Burton is facing a second complaint.
Australian gold miner Santana Minerals lists on NZ stock exchange, as its Kiwi project amps up
Is this our economy's minerals moment?
Complaint against NZ Law Society president after church group advised it could destroy children's records
A staff member at Presbyterian Support Otago decided the records were “too much of a risk"
Portuguese middle man to be deported for role in $27m cocaine plot
Carlos Ferreria-Sampaio was sentenced to five years and two months' jail.
‘Absurd and dangerous’: Otago drink driver nearly 10 times over legal limit
The driver blew more than 2000mcg of alcohol per litre of breath.