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Laws feels heat over ticket from radio mates
Talkshow host Michael Laws has been taking heat from his radio colleagues for driving with an unrestrained child.
Manawatu house fire 'no accident'
A fire that razed a Manawatu home overnight was "no accident" police say, amid reports a molotov cocktail sparked the blaze.
Triple fatality continues horror week on roads
A horror seven days has seen 18 people die in 12 road accidents and has left police blaming speed and alcohol as a factor in many of them.
Dad discovers son's body two days after crash
Guy Sainsbury came across a group of people who had seen a vehicle 80m down a bank, and decided to look around the area himself.
Council ordered to pull Whanganui signs
Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws says signs advising travellers they were approaching "Whanganui" were erected in a "deliberate and provocative" act by NZ Land Transport.
Tamihere tells Laws: scrutiny just part of job
Mayor Michael Laws must accept scrutiny of his private life, according to his radio station colleague John Tamihere.
Police called to mayor Michael Laws' home
The partner of controversial Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws has moved out after he called police to their home.
Tsunami fears over as alert downgraded
The official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.
Tsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hit
Civil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.
Tsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coast
New Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.
Evacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham Islands
The first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.
Telecom identifies staff responsible for 'f*** you' texts
Four Manila-based call centre staff have been suspended over abusive text messages sent to Telecom customers.