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US Energy Secretary Rick Perry was interviewed by pranksters Vladimir Krasnov and Alexei...

Russian comedians dupe US politician into fake interview

US Energy Secretary Rick Perry optimistically discussed expanding American coal exports to Ukraine and other energy matters during a lengthy phone call this month with a Russian prankster who Perry...

'Majority' of flood evacuees return home

Residents need to take all cautions and remain away from properties inundated at present. Photo:...

'Majority' of flood evacuees return home

The majority of Dunedin and Taieri residents affected by the weekend's deluge have been able to return home.

Man sentenced after he 'lost his rag' at Winz staff

A man who "lost his rag" at the Greymouth Work and Income office, yesterday pleaded guilty to a charge of speaking threateningly.

Two women killed in Whangarei shooting

Two women are dead and one man was injured after a shooting at a rural address in Whangarei.

Turei to pay back Work and Income

Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei in Parliament. Photo: NZ Herald/Mark Mitchell

Turei to pay back Work and Income

Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei will meet with Work and Income's investigative unit next week to calculate how much money she will pay back.

Man accused of smuggling king cobras in chip cans

A king cobra snake seen coming out of a container of chips. Photo: Reuters

Man accused of smuggling king cobras in chip cans

A Los Angeles man was arrested after federal prosecutors said he arranged to smuggle into the United States three live, highly venomous king cobra snakes hidden in potato chip canisters.

National to work with Act, United Future

The Prime Minister has confirmed National's intention to work with United Future and the Act Party in September's election.

Pell case will stain Pope's legacy: victims

The charging of a top Vatican official with sex-abuse crimes this week will permanently stain the legacy of Pope Francis, exposing poor judgment in his appointment, victims of sexual abuse say.

Poverty, jobs drove migrants to death truck

Delmin Lopez Colomo landed in a San Antonio hospital on Sunday along with 28 other migrants who slipped across the US border and climbed into the back of a truck for a suffocating ride that killed...

Checks for contaminated carcasses

OSPRI is continuing to monitor the banks of Silverstream for 1080-contaminated possum carcasses following the weekend's flooding.

Another bitter blast on way

More rain, snow for storm-hit regions

Heavy snow is forecast for storm-battered regions in the South Island as the country freezes in another cold snap.

Barclay refusing to answer questions

Todd Barclay in the House on Tuesday. Photo: NZ Herald

Barclay refusing to answer questions

Clutha-Southland MP Todd Barclay has again declined to answer questions about the controversy that led to his retirement.

Guidelines needed for social media

New Zealanders say their personal Facebook, Instagram and social media posts should be republished by media outlets only when consent is granted or when there is legitimate public interest.

A trip down the flooded Taieri

Footage filmed by Otago Regional Council staff in a helicopter has revealed the extent of the flooding of the Taieri River.

Meads thanks Kiwis for good wishes

Sir Colin Meads at his statue unveiling earlier this year in Te Kuiti. Photo: Getty Images

Meads thanks Kiwis for good wishes

Sir Colin Meads has written to the people of New Zealand to thank them for the outpouring of good wishes as he battles pancreatic cancer.

Kiwis 'will still be welcome'

Kiwis will still be welcome - Johnson

New Zealanders wanting to travel and live in the UK will welcome a promise from British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson they have nothing to fear from Brexit.

Putting their best foot forward

Putting their best foot forward

Halfway Bush walking group founders Gaynor Earl (front left) and Pat Garth (front right) celebrate the group's 30th anniversary with members at Olveston.

Heavy duty pumps brought in

Floodwaters continue to recede on the Taieri Plain yesterday. Photos: Gerard O'Brien

Heavy duty pumps brought in

The Otago Regional Council is bringing in heavy duty pumps from around New Zealand to help clear floodwater from the Taieri Plain.

Two penguins dead, but 'could have been worse'

Two penguin carcasses have been discovered at Pilots Beach after a slip swept away nesting boxes at Taiaroa Head.

Rail line damage worse than 1980

While cows could be a derailment risk due to their size, in this case the train only sustained...

Rail line damage worse than 1980

Damage to the Taieri Gorge Railway line is worse than after the 1980 flood and could cost $100,000 to repair.

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