Tragedy on the mountain: Should lives have been saved?
Documents reveal a decision that raises the question: could death toll have been lower.
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Hamilton Ray White branch to pay $1m for price fixing.
Govt pays $44m to clean up 100 NZ rivers
A day ahead of Labour's freshwater announcement, National has made its own.
Jail for conman who tricked women out of thousands
'Lothario' William Harding has been sentenced to 3 years imprisonment
Man dead after crash in Whanganui
It appears no one else was injured in the crash, which happened about 2.30am, police say.
Pastor celebrates healthy kai cookbook
Whanganui Maori pastor has published a book on how to grow and cook healthy food.
Residents demand answers over gorge
Three hundred residents gathered in Woodville last night to demand action over the gorge.
Four days without power and more bad weather on way
Taihape residents face fourth day without power, rain and wind to batter country again.
Welcome relief from the weather as fine days predicted
One last band of rain will soak the country before a couple of days of fine weather.
Arrest in Palmerston North dairy robbery
A 23-year-old Palmerston North man has been arrested and charged with aggravated robbery.
Chopper rescues injured man cut off by snow
The 48-year-old had no other way to get to hospital from his remote property.
Gorge closure a dark day for Woodville
Township to build resilience while planning begins for an alternate gorge route.
Gale, squalls and heavy rain on the way
Northlanders are set to be battered by gale force westerly winds today.
Heavy snow on the way for both islands
It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.
Two people dead after car accident in Manawatu
Two people have died in a single car accident this evening.
Man denies three violence charges
Brendon Andrew Warner has been sent for jury trial after Whanganui court appearance.
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Parents up in arms after drug tests on students. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Railbridge crash closes highway
A truck has become stuck under a rail overbridge on SH1 near Marton.
Kiwi FMX superstar lands world first
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NZ set for wet, cold Sunday
Showers will keep most of the country wet today, with snow expected in Canterbury.
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Firefighters fighting heart attacks too. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man of steel: How did he survive being dragged behind ute?
Boss Pomare was run over by a ute and dragged 100 metres. This is his story of survival.
Parents horrified after feeding kids dog treats
Notices go up at preschools and kindies after kids dine out on Scooby Doo dog snacks.
Police rush to two crashes - one dead
One person has died after two single-vehicle accidents.
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Life-saving firefighters treated for stress
A remodelled support system for firefighters follows a rise in calls to medical events.
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