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Mark Lundy timeline: The events that followed the deaths of Christine and Amber
The 66-year-old has been granted parole and will be released from prison next month.

On The Up - 'Truly humbling': NZ teacher's four decades of inspiration
At 62, he's taught the children and grandchildren of former students.

'Fight for innocence' to continue as double murderer Lundy freed from jail
Life does not mean life in New Zealand in terms of never being released, his lawyer said.

'Threat multiplier': What is fuelling ex-tropical Cyclone Tam?
Maritime NZ says some of the winds forecast are the strongest since 2017.

Steve Braunias: The enduring questions at Mark Lundy's parole hearing today
Steve Braunias previews Mark Lundy's parole hearing at Tongariro Prison today.

ED upgrades, more carparks : Inside the Govt’s new health infrastructure plan
The Government says the 10-year plan is the first of its kind.

'Resorted' to drone: Body corporate wins case against Paraparaumu unit owner
'Drone wash was not as effective as a manual wash would have been' - tribunal decision.

Gun-wielding man jumps into nurse's car, threatens her outside hospital
Police are still looking for a man who jumped into the hospital worker's back seat.

‘Game-changer’: NZ Spinal Trust’s role in Kiwi teen’s remarkable journey
How a life-changing crash led to a new path on the slopes.

'Weight can stop a train': Trainer's bold strategy for Whangaehu
Bill Thurlow believes Whangaehu can handle the 59kg topweight at Trentham.

Hours from death: Apple Watch saves Hawke's Bay woman's life
A head start in race against blood cancer.

Hawke’s Bay paramedic facing terminal cancer needs $80k for unfunded life-extending treatment
'It’s just amazing how two different oncologists have totally different perspectives.'

Northland's meth crisis: Mexican cartels, lower prices, and devastation
Mexican cartels are undercutting Asian suppliers, increasing meth supply.

One critical after truck and van crash at Bunnythorpe
The crash occurred about 10.10am at the Newbury Line and Te Ngaio Rd intersection.

Farmer sentenced for neglecting hundreds of sheep
MPI said the farmer's lack of care resulted in 55 sheep being euthanised.

'I refuse to remain silent': Former Hato Pāora College student speaks out as priest is jailed
Father Michael O'Donnell abused students, often targeting them at the tuck shop.

‘You’ve got to get out’: Lawyer describes court evacuation after bomb threat
Police would only refer to the incident as 'threats'.

On The Up: He sold pine cones at 7 - now entrepreneur eyes $1b turnover
Sam Bridgewater co-founded The Pure Food Co.

Courthouses reopened following alleged bomb threats
The first court was evacuated about 10.45am.

NZDF quietly remove some entry requirements for NCEA levels 1 and 2
Applications surged to 9702 in 2024 after the academic changes were made.

Ten things that might be a waste of money
Most people spend money on things they think they probably shouldn’t.