Death in Hunterville following house fire
Four fire trucks attended a "well-involved" house fire at a property in Hunterville.
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Horizons consulting on Māori wards
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Police investigate 'unexplained' death in Palmerston North
Information sought on man's final days.
Dead body in The Square: Police want public's help
The death is being treated as unexplained.
Teacher deregistered after marrying girl he taught in primary school
Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal says teacher's misconduct was "at the most extreme".
Unlawfully detained: NZDF conducting full inquiry into man's military police kidnap allegation
Minister confirms inquiry into "serious" allegation man was kidnapped by military police.
Public sector employment boosted post-pandemic, and not only in Wellington
In the year up to last December, 7630 new jobs were created in the public sector.
State Highway 5 closed due to fallen trees
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Fire in South Wairarapa burns 45ha overnight
The scrub fire near Cape Palliser lighthouse started on Monday evening.
Pilots complain of laser lights targeting night flights
Aviation school reports incidents to police and the CAA.
Six helicopters battling spreading forestry fire near Palmerston North
Fire crews battled the forest blaze for hours yesterday.
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Pair tried to put spoon up friend's bottom, filmed it
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Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations
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How to teach skills for workplace of next generation
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Magnitude 4.2 quake felt in Wellington
A small earthquake was felt in the Lower North Island on Friday morning.