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![Serious injuries after rubbish truck and train crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Serious injuries after rubbish truck and train crash
SH3 was blocked and motorists were advised to find alternative routes
![Mental health issues raised as man appears in court charged with murdering his relative](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Mental health issues raised as man appears in court charged with murdering his relative
A 60-year-old man died in an alleged family-harm incident in Pātea at the weekend.
![Central District's new police commander welcomed with pōwhiri](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Central District's new police commander welcomed with pōwhiri
The pōwhiri was attended by Ngāti Ruanui representatives, police and local students.
![Man charged with murder after 60-year-old dies at Pātea property](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Man charged with murder after 60-year-old dies at Pātea property
Despite the efforts of emergency services, the victim died at the scene.
![Police launch Pātea homicide investigation after man dies at property](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Police launch Pātea homicide investigation after man dies at property
Despite efforts of emergency services, the victim died at the scene.
!['She had just turned 12': Victim sobs as offender avoids being tagged as child sex offender](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'She had just turned 12': Victim sobs as offender avoids being tagged as child sex offender
Peter Currie claimed an indecent assault at a wedding dance 'happened accidentally'.
![Formal welcome for new top cop](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Formal welcome for new top cop
Superintendent Dion Bennett is the new district commander for Central District.
![Council building to be earthquake strengthened](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Council building to be earthquake strengthened
Staff and services in Hāwera will have to relocate for up to six months.
!['Shhh': Man drank 27 RTDs before sexually assaulting sleeping party guest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Shhh': Man drank 27 RTDs before sexually assaulting sleeping party guest
'You should not have touched me,' the woman has told her attacker.
![Rain, wind, snow to put a damper on this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Rain, wind, snow to put a damper on this weekend
MetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.
![Man accused of murdering young promising rugby league player appears in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Man accused of murdering young promising rugby league player appears in court
Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley, 17, died after an atercation in Taranaki.
![Study aims to understand impact of wind turbines on marine mammals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Study aims to understand impact of wind turbines on marine mammals
Taranaki Offshore Partnership will deploy detection devices in the South Taranaki Bight.
![Stratford votes to retain Māori ward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Stratford votes to retain Māori ward
'Decision now puts the future of Māori wards in the hands of our community.'
![Stratford's finest: Citizen Award recipients honoured at ceremony](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Stratford's finest: Citizen Award recipients honoured at ceremony
The awards began 34 years ago and just over 100 people have since received one.
![Woman’s 'meticulously' planned suicide could have been prevented - Coroner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Woman’s 'meticulously' planned suicide could have been prevented - Coroner
She left notes around her house for those who would eventually find her.
!['No one listened to me': Mums share stories of birth trauma to help others](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'No one listened to me': Mums share stories of birth trauma to help others
Kiwi mums have shared their stories of birth trauma in a bid to raise awareness.
![Migrant caught repeatedly masturbating in public blames being 'lonely and homesick'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Migrant caught repeatedly masturbating in public blames being 'lonely and homesick'
He claimed to be massaging a 'sore testicle' before admitting to pleasuring himself.
![Anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair
A wreath-laying ceremony took place in Stratford, Taranaki on August 8, marking the anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair. Video / Ilona Hanne
![Police hunt for woman linked to Facebook scams and on the run](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Police hunt for woman linked to Facebook scams and on the run
Police ask for the public's help finding Ashleigh Houston, believed to be in Manawatū.
!['Bled through her clothing': Dad pulls pupil out of school over strict bathroom rules](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Bled through her clothing': Dad pulls pupil out of school over strict bathroom rules
The school is defending a 'no toilet during class' rule.