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Joshua MacLean is in an induced coma after the crash. His mum is trying not to think about how he got hurt, but said "kids at that age after a funeral, don't really think straight". Photo: Supplied via NZ Herald Joshua MacLean was on the bonnet of a car when it slammed into a tree, crushing him from the waist down.

Joshua MacLean is in an induced coma after the crash. His mum is trying not to think about how he got hurt, but said "kids at that age after a funeral, don't really think straight". Photo: Supplied via NZ Herald Joshua MacLean was on the bonnet of a car when it slammed into a tree, crushing him from the waist down.

While many orchards have staff accommodation available, some businesses say they're losing good staff who can't find a permanent place to live. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery Central Otago fruit growers say housing could come under more pressure as their industry expands.

The man, who is in his 50s, has pleaded not guilty to all the allegations and is due to go on trial in April in the High Court at Auckland. Photo: Getty Images A former Child, Youth and Family caregiver will keep his name secret for at least another month after being accused of sexually abusing more than a dozen boys.

Bella, Bella and Bella Photo: RNZ Our dogs are diversifying as rapidly as we are, and greyhounds, schnauzers and shih tzus are all on the rise. But clinging on stubbornly at the top is a labrador called Bella, writes Kate Newton.

Chiefs captain Sam Cane and Harriet Allen were married this week in Wanaka. Photo: Instagram via NZ Herald Chiefs captain and All Black Sam Cane has tied the knot with Harriet Allen in a ceremony overlooking Lake Wanaka.

Central Otago police have issued a reminder around firearm safety measures following recent incidents in Alexandra.

DHB chief executive Nick Chamberlain said healthy foods were at an unfair disadvantage compared with foods in bright packaging aimed at influencing children and families. Photo: RNZ Lollies, chippies and high sugar products should have to come in plain packs like cigarettes, the Northland District Health Board says.

The serious crash on SH5 east of Taupo. Photo: Supplied State Highway 5 has been closed after a fatal crash in Rangitaiki near Taupō.

Dairy was down 55 per cent on the equivalent period in 2018, and down 83 per cent on the 2017 figures. The number of dairy farm sales has plummeted over the last two years, despite firm farmgate milk prices, REINZ said.

Jane Abbott and her husband Bill hold a picture of Alfie, who was mauled and killed by two dogs who escaped through a car window in a Sockburn carpark last week. They are urging the owners to come forward. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN A Christchurch woman has described the moment she saw her three-year-old dachshund Alfie mauled to death by two dogs in a car park.

Manaaki Selby-Rickit. Photo: Getty Images Highlanders lock Manaaki Selby-Rickit has been suspended from rugby for four weeks after he was found guilty of serious misconduct at a New Zealand Rugby Misconduct hearing.

Manaaki Selby-Rickit. Photo: Getty Images Highlanders lock Manaaki Selby-Rickit has been suspended from rugby for four weeks, after he was found guilty of serious misconduct by a New Zealand Rugby Misconduct hearing.

Pat Youthed had rocks thrown through her window on two separate occasions. Her daughter-in-law called the police response "pathetic." Photo: Geoff Sloan A Christchurch woman believes the new police 105 reporting line has led to a loss of a sense of security within the community.

Jane Abbott and her husband Bill hold a picture of Alfie, who was mauled and killed by two dogs who escaped through a car window in a Sockburn carpark last week. They are urging the owners to come forward. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN A Christchurch woman has described the moment she saw her three-year-old dachshund Alfie mauled to death by two dogs in a car park.

dunedin_central_police_station_wiki.jpg Dunedin Central Police Station. Photo: ODT files A Dunedin police officer is under investigation following an incident, police have confirmed to the Otago Daily Times.

One of the meerkats at Orana with their present. Photo: Orana Wildlife Park The animals at Orana Wildlife Park will open their presents on Christmas Eve - and you can be there to see it.

Police have been called to Waikaka Valley Highway, near Gore, after a car collided with a truck.

On October 21, 2019 the Otago Daily Times published an article titled "Cannabis festival debt of $70,000".

gettyimages-525389207.jpg Photo: Getty Images A new survey shows lamb has pushed glazed ham out of prime position on dining tables this Christmas - and it comes as no surprise to a Colombo St butcher.