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Man repays judge's favour, kills five-year-old
A judge told a man he sent home without penalty to contact him in a year and tell him about his...
Whitcoulls - the next chapter
In an exclusive interview, the book and stationery chain's new owners tell Karyn Scherer about their plans for one of the best-known names in NZ retailing.
Police question motorists in missing man seach
Police have been stopping drivers on Whanganui River Road, as part of their investigation into the disappearance of Brett Hall.
Community work for Scott Guy case letter writer
A man who sent a malicious letter to the mother of the widow of slain Feilding farmer Scott Guy has been sentenced.
Missing man's drug past
The last time police were looking for Brett Hall, they discovered a drug-dealing empire.
Search for missing man intensifies
Up to 80 personnel are searching rough country for missing man Brett Hall.
Police: Suspicious fires not linked
Two lower North Island schools burned overnight, amid fears a copycat arsonist is on the loose.
Hunt for missing man continues
Police are canvassing along a rural Wanganui road for information on missing Palmerston North man Brett Hall. He has not been seen since last Tuesday and the police are now treating his disappearance as a homicide.
Disappearance treated as homicide
The mother and son of a missing Palmerston North man have made an emotional plea for information on his whereabouts amid rising suspicion his disappearance is the result of a homicide.
Victim gave $25,000 to accused
The man facing trial for killing Marice McGregor in April last year says he wasn't relying on her for money, even though his business cash book recorded no cash sales in an 18-month period.
Search continues for missing Palmerston North man
Searchers have begun their sixth day of looking for Palmerston North man Brett Hall who has not been seen for more than a week.