State Highway 3 at Awakino remains closed. No detour is available.

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The charges were laid four years after Nathan Frost murdered his family members.

Stacey Winiata is starting on the future birthday cards and videos she wants to leave.

Emergency services were notified of the crash at about 2.30pm.

The teenager went missing from her Mangorei Rd in New Plymouth on Friday.

'Really, there needs to be some involvement from everybody.'

The cyclist was taken to hospital but died a few days later.

The hotel's licensee was left with only the clothes on his back and his little kitten.

At 62, he's taught the children and grandchildren of former students.

The parties will now pursue separate developments in Manāia.

The Government says the 10-year plan is the first of its kind.

The fire, measuring 300m by 200m, is burning grass, scrub, and pine trees.

The woman got into her ute, did a three-point turn, accelerated, and drove at the victim.

He had sex on his mind and used the game to manipulate the woman, the judge found.

Sorav Saini was killed in a machinery accident. His wife wants 'justice'.

A passenger said they could smell fuel coming through the air vents.

Kingi Hemi died in Ngawha Prison in November. His cause of death remains unknown.

Three students remained in hospital on Thursday afternoon but all are expected to recover.

Hastings Rd is closed for a Serious Crash Unit examination.

The comedian's previous remarks about some NZ towns ruffled Kiwi feathers.

It has taken 'a lot of hard work' to get there.

The fire was caused by an air ventilation fan.

'Without those people, the outcome could have been completely different.'

The victim went into his bedroom to get changed and saw the man in his wardrobe.

The girl was last seen around 2.30pm on Sunday.

'Our aim is to prevent tragic incidents on our roads.'

There was a big win for the south in last night's draw.