Girl attacked by dog at beach, owner does a runner
A 9-year-old girl playing at an Auckland beach has been attacked by a dog which latched on to the child's ear, drawing blood.
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White Island teen survivor: 'Thank you for your kindness'
White Island teen survivor: 'Thank you for your kindness'
The teenage tour guide who almost died in the Whakaari/White Island eruption has written a heart-felt message from his hospital bed, thanking the nation for their "kindness".
Kiwi drivers confused over booze
Booze confusion: Some wrongly believe 3 drinks OK
Motorists are still confused about "ambiguous" drink-drive laws, with many believing they are fine to get behind the wheel after three drinks.
Swastikas spray-painted outside Jewish places
Swastikas spray-painted outside Jewish places
The Jewish community is on guard after fluorescent yellow swastikas were spray-painted outside Temple Sinai in Wellington, as well as several other inner-city locations.
Election date in mind as Ardern returns
Election date in mind as Ardern returns
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern returns to the political fray on Thursday, with expectations she could name September 19 as the election date as soon as then.
Dog trainer to give NZ seminar despite threats
Dog trainer to give NZ seminar despite threats
A controversial US dog trainer says he'll still come to New Zealand to run a seminar, despite a petition against allowing him entry.
'Absolute scorcher' on way for South
'Absolute scorcher' on way for South
Many parts of NZ are in for an "absolute scorcher" this weekend, a meteorologist says. In the South, temperatures could soar into the 30s.
Dairy farmer fears logging operation will destroy property
Dairy farmer fears logging operation will destroy property
A recently widowed Marlborough dairy farmer says a logging operation that has sprung up on a neighbouring property is likely to destroy her farm.
$17m Lotto winner found at last
$17m Lotto winner found at last
The mystery of the $17 million Lotto winner is over - the massive prize has been claimed.
Broken ribs, crushed truck, but WorkSafe won’t investigate
Broken ribs, crushed truck, but WorkSafe won’t investigate
A woman who was almost killed when a giant tree stump dropped onto her truck is stunned that WorkSafe is refusing to investigate.
Breakfast host Hayley Holt pregnant
Breakfast host Hayley Holt pregnant
Breakfast host Hayley Holt has today announced she is pregnant with her first child.
People trapped in bridge crash involving two cars, cow
People trapped in bridge crash involving two cars, cow
Two people have been hurt in a crash on the bridge in the Waikato which involved two cars and a cow.
Deal on Ihumatao close, says occupier
Deal on Ihumatao close, says occupier
A deal on disputed land at Ihumātao is close, a leader of the group occupying the South Auckland site believes. However, Fletcher Building says discussions are "ongoing".
Cheeky ad lands supermarket in hot water
Cheeky ad lands supermarket in hot water
Pak'nSave is in hot water with the Advertising Standards Authority over the use of the phrase "ruck me" on a billboard advertisement.
Man wins $48k refund as Holden V8 too noisy
Man wins $48k refund as Holden V8 too noisy
A man who bought a Holden V8 but found the engine noise too loud has won the right to a full refund.
Police minister admits NZ has a gang problem
Police minister admits NZ has a gang problem
Police Minister Stuart Nash has admitted that New Zealand has a gang problem, but believes that the Government has done a lot to tackle it.
Ferry commuters furious as cruise ships cause delays
Ferry commuters furious as cruise ships cause delays
Ferry commuters in Auckland are fuming because of delays caused by cruise ships berthing in the city.
Childcare teacher censured for 'rugby-style' pick up
Childcare teacher censured for 'rugby-style' pick up
An early childcare teacher who left a boy with bruises after picking him up "rugby style" has been censured.
Artist wants NZ home for Richie McCaw sculpture
Artist wants NZ home for Richie McCaw sculpture
A Chinese artist wants to find a Kiwi home for his huge metal sculpture of former All Black captain Richie McCaw.
Laneway Festival headliner cancels days before event
Laneway Festival headliner cancels days before event
A headline act for Laneway Festival has cancelled just days before the event gets underway at Auckland's Albert Park on Monday.