Dogs threat to kiwi population

2 min ago An image showing a pile of dead kiwi has renewed calls for pet owners to keep their dogs on a tight leash.

Manager: Whittall's a dodgy git

Only three days before Pike River coalmine exploded, its then-general manager called chief executive Peter Whittall ''a dodgy git'' and a liar.

Third Megaupload co-accused bailed

A third man accused of being part of the Megaupload internet piracy case has been released from custody on bail.

Young girl violently attacked

Police are urgently appealing for help to find a man who violently assaulted a 14-year-old girl last night.