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How one man's $80 speeding ticket spiralled into $34k and bankruptcy
Peter Prescott will now have more added to his debt after another failed attempt at court.
Tenant who fled rental property on short notice left behind damage and 500kg of rubbish
The woman had grounds to go early, but she still had a responsibility to leave it clean.
How this teacher aide is helping a small rural school thrive
Ashley Steedman has 'fallen in love with the job'.
Two hospitalised after crash blocks road in Marton
'Upon arrival they found one person trapped in a vehicle.'
Man charged with stabbing staff member at Whanganui Corrections
Defendant calls out: “you’ve got the wrong hit man”.
The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.
Hours from death: Apple Watch saves Hawke's Bay woman's life
A head start in race against blood cancer.
Northland's meth crisis: Mexican cartels, lower prices, and devastation
Mexican cartels are undercutting Asian suppliers, increasing meth supply.
‘Proud and stoked’: Prisoners transform old mattresses into dog beds for SPCA
'They are really proud and stoked.'
Nervous for survival: Māori ward councillors prepare for critical elections
Forty-two councils will hold a poll for Māori wards in 2025 elections.
NZTA cleans up large diesel spill from truck
About 200 litres of diesel spilled on State Highway 1 at Sanson.
Whanganui Corrections staff member critically injured in assault
'This sort of violence against our staff is unacceptable.'
One critical after truck and van crash at Bunnythorpe
The crash occurred about 10.10am at the Newbury Line and Te Ngaio Rd intersection.
On The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks
'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'
‘Once in a generation’ teen gets White Sox call-up
'Her raw talent across all aspects of the game is truly exciting.'
Winter arrives early as thick snow falls in the South
The first snowfall of the year makes landfall following a day of wild weather.
Concept for new $20m regional park in Hawke's Bay revealed after 'challenges'
The park would be developed on Lagoon Farm, under an airport flight path.
'I refuse to remain silent': Former Hato Pāora College student speaks out as priest is jailed
Father Michael O'Donnell abused students, often targeting them at the tuck shop.
Hurricanes ponder No 10 move for All Blacks outside back
The Hurricanes face the Crusaders on Friday in a crucial Super Rugby Pacific clash.
‘You’ve got to get out’: Lawyer describes court evacuation after bomb threat
Police would only refer to the incident as 'threats'.
Car crashes into power pole in Bulls, one seriously injured
Police said the road was closed until about 9pm.
On The Up: He sold pine cones at 7 - now entrepreneur eyes $1b turnover
Sam Bridgewater co-founded The Pure Food Co.
On The Up: Airline survived Covid and a recession - now for the future
'We would be lost without them in Whanganui.'
Courthouses reopened following alleged bomb threats
The first court was evacuated about 10.45am.
NZDF quietly remove some entry requirements for NCEA levels 1 and 2
Applications surged to 9702 in 2024 after the academic changes were made.
‘I hope to inspire other rangatahi’: Turning adversity into a new business
'I’m just trying to help as many people as I can, that’s my passion.'
Ten things that might be a waste of money
Most people spend money on things they think they probably shouldn’t.