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Student residents describe sexual harassment 'culture'
An Otago University student residence is facing criticism that it failed to deal with multiple cases of sexual harassment, masquerading as "traditions" in some cases. Audio
Sister takes comfort that Pakistani parents, brother are 'martyrs'
The Pakistan High Commissioner says nine victims of the mosque shootings were Pakistani nationals.
Injured hero's brothers fly over to give support
Two men have flown to New Zealand to support their brother who has lost the use of his right hand after a bullet struck him in the shoulder during Friday's shooting.
Mosque attack victim was 'very sincere, very giving, very selfless'
The family of a man killed in the Christchurch mosque massacres say they find some comfort knowing their father died praying and in the place he loved most.
New class of beef up for taste testing in Feilding
A new class of beef from one-year-old cows is available to taste test at Central Districts Field days this week.
'Quality issues' affect avocado growers in difficult season
Avocado growers profits have taken a hit due to quality issues among 2018's smaller crop.
Bar staff mistake new 18+ cards for fake IDs
Young people are being turned away from bars and bottle stores because some bar staff don't know about the new Kiwi Access identity cards.
Festival organisers wary of inviting drug-testing group
A rocketing demand for party pill-testing has a not-for-profit organisation's hands full.
Christchurch businesses on alert after series of tip-jar thefts
Tip-jar thieves are targeting local businesses in central Christchurch.
Nine hour swim to raise dolphin awareness
Free-diver William Trubridge has swum Cook Strait underwater to raise awareness of critically endangered Hector's and Māui dolphins. Video
Contraceptive pill guidelines reconsidered
The advised seven-day placebo break when taking the contraceptive pill can increase the risk of pregnancy, experts say.
190,000 NZers may be victims of revenge porn - research
About 5 percent of New Zealanders have been the victim of online sexual abuse such as "sextortion" blackmail and intimidation, according to new research.
Unwelcome Australian invader gets under the skin in Wellington
The so-called "blister beetle" could be making a comeback in Wellington due to the warm summer weather.