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A Ranfurly mother's love: Liver saved her son's life

When he was young, Hamish Crossan was unnaturally yellow. But his mother Tracy Crossan gave him...

A Ranfurly mother's love: Liver saved her son's life

On a day synonymous with chocolate, flowers and romantic gestures, it's easy to forget one of the strongest forms of love is often that of a mother and child.

Submarine may lie beneath hospital site

An artist’s impression reveals what the Platypus would have looked like. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Submarine may lie beneath hospital site

Excavation at the new Dunedin Hospital site could reveal a surprise — in the form of a submarine.

Moeraki crash widow: 'We were soulmates'

Tane Roderick and Sandy Bustos tied the knot in a dream wedding which included a Catholic...

Moeraki crash widow: 'We were soulmates'

Tane Roderick was living his happily ever after with his soulmate when he tragically died in a crash involving a tourist driver north of Dunedin.

Double murder suspect dead after shootout with police

The scene of the shooting incident under police guard on Friday morning. Photo: NZ Herald

Double murder suspect dead after shootout with police

A double murder suspect has been shot dead by police after a wild shootout and car chase that unfolded around families out walking in central Tauranga.

Funeral for former Prime Minister Mike Moore tomorrow

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Mike Moore. Photo: NZ Herald

Funeral for former Prime Minister Mike Moore tomorrow

The great and the good will gather at Dilworth School tomorrow for the funeral of former Prime Minister Mike Moore, who died last week after a long illness, aged 71.

Snifters return - but with a new twist

Snifters are making a comeback - kind of - thanks to Pascall releasing its new limited-edition...

Snifters return - but with a new twist

A favourite Kiwi sweet treat is making a comeback - kind of - thanks to Pascall releasing its brand new limited-edition Snifters Lumps.

Man dies after becoming trapped under tractor

There were two police pursuits in Christchurch on Saturday night and another on Monday morning.

Man dies after becoming trapped under tractor

A man died in a workplace incident this morning after he became trapped under a tractor.

Shrinks shrunk: 'Basically half' of mental health team quits

Shrinks shrunk: 'Basically half' of mental health team quits

Queenstown’s publicly-funded mental health team’s in a state of breakdown following five staff resignations in recent months.

Rio Tinto behaviour 'outrageous' - Environment Minister

The flooded Mataura River rips past the former Mataura paper mill. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Rio Tinto behaviour 'outrageous' - Environment Minister

Environment Minister David Parker has had enough of Rio Tinto and is considering legal action against the owner of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter.

Tourist to face family of killed crash victim

Melanie Giesinger (28) after she appeared before the Dunedin District Court. Photo: Christine O...

Tourist to face family of killed crash victim

A kindergarten teacher from Austria who caused a fatal crash will face the family of the man she killed.

Police targeting organised crime in South

Police targeting organised crime in South

Police operations targeting gang crime in several Southern centres has resulted in 17 arrests and over 40 charges being laid.

One seriously injured in Concord crash

A car rolled in Morton St last night. Photo: Supplied

One seriously injured in Concord crash

A man was taken to hospital in a serious condition after a car rolled in Concord last night.

Laptop saved woman hit by falling branch

Dunedin woman Amy Armstrong says she is lucky her injuries from a falling branch were not worse....

Laptop saved woman hit by falling branch

Not many people can say their laptop saved their life.

Tramper’s family fundraising to get body back home

Kevin Lee, whose body was found in the Makarora River last weekend, was an enthusiastic tramper...

Tramper’s family fundraising to get body back home

The family of a Dunedin man who died while tramping last week are trying to raise money to bring his body home.

Neighbours reeling after death of 'bubbly little soul'

Ferro James Sio, 5, is being remembered as a bubbly little boy. Photo: Supplied via NZ Herald

Neighbours reeling after death of 'bubbly little soul'

A homicide inquiry is under way and neighbours are reeling at the death of a 5-year-old Rotorua boy at the weekend.

Piano offer draws Queen keyboardist

Dunedin man Adrian Mann (left) was shocked when Queen’s keyboardist Spike Edney turned up to play...

Come see my piano offer draws Queen keyboardist

A Dunedin man was left wondering if it was real life, or just fantasy, when he received a late night email from a rock legend.

Peters on Foundation donations: 'I did not receive any money'

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has attempted to bypass the media, answering questions about the secretive New Zealand First Foundation in a live video on Facebook.

Big Kakanui blaze under control

Crews from the Kakanui Volunteer Rural Fire Force were called to the blaze in Happy Valley Rd at...

Big Kakanui blaze under control

Fire crews have managed to control a large blaze near Kakanui in rural North Otago with the help of helicopters.

Criticism of Peters 'not fair': Ardern defends her Deputy PM

The Government announced its proposal on Monday that would mean women, in consultation with her...

Criticism of Peters 'not fair': Ardern defends her Deputy PM

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is defending her deputy, and New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters, amid criticism over donations to his party from the racing industry.

RNZ withdraws plan to restructure Concert

RNZ withdraws plan to restructure Concert

RNZ has withdrawn its controversial proposal to restructure Concert, and a new strategy will be developed aimed at improving its audience, the CEO says.

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