Cycle races were held on the same Auckland circuit at the same time, resulting in tragedy.

The fire is being treated as suspicious, police say.

The driver was the sole occupant.

The incident took place on Barrett Rd after 6pm today.

Annoying your partner as you sneakily arrange a marriage proposal isn't the best start.

A man has been arrested and charged in relation to an incident in New Plymouth yesterday.

Armed officers first arrived at the property in Spotswood about 10.15pm.

Armed officers arrived at a property around 10.15am.

Men who decided to go for a morning fish ended up being robbed, and caught it on tape.

Emergency services were called to the crash on Mangorei Rd at 4.20pm.

Diabetic boy died after mother sought help of popular herbalist.

State Highway 3 is closed after the incident which took place this afternoon.

Commerce Commission has begun proceedings in the High Court.

Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south

Grace Millane's death has rocked New Zealand this past week.

Passing of bill will end dispute that started at the time of the Land Wars.

Candlelight vigils and walks are being planned across the country in memory of Grace.

The research looked at cycling and walking paths built in New Plymouth and Hastings.

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The ticket was sold in Taranaki.

Philip Kinraid still maintains 2-year-old daughter's death was "an accident".

All of Work and Income's offices will get a makeover to make them friendlier.

Advice for people to stay away remains, but fire service say fumes pose no danger.

The blaze was started by a crane bringing down power-lines in the area just before 5pm.

Three arrested after police seize cash, drugs and luxury vehicle in organised crime sting.

Police say they have no tolerance for the behaviour.

A police spokesperson said the incident occurred on Devon Rd after 10pm.

Multiple assailants left Richard Warner lying battered and unconscious on Smithfield Road

The Highlands Dairy on Coronation Ave in New Plymouth was robbed on Sunday evening.

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