Authority: Police could have stopped killer drunk driver
Police surveillance set up to catch a drunk driver who went on to kill three young people was flawed, a report released today said.
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Fire Service increasingly sent on ambulance callouts
The Fire Service is increasingly being sent to emergencies when an ambulance has been requested, statistics show.
Harawira continues fighting talk
Maori Party MP Hone Harawira says the sentiment behind his "white mother....ers" remarks remains and the "rape of Maori land" continues.
Sevens: Newcomers feature in Kiwi squad
New Zealand sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has named a clutch of newcomers in his 16-strong training squad.
Opunake: Town of high achievers boasts some really great surfing too
It could be something in the water or maybe it's the clean country air - but for whatever reason, Opunake has produced more than its fair share of high-achieving New Zealanders.
Milk tanker crashes into Taranaki river
Diesel and whey have spilled into the Awakino River after a milk tanker crashed into the waterway and overturned.
Hellish night at sea for family
Four people, including a child, have been rescued after spending all night clinging for dear life to their capsized dinghy.
<i>Idol</i> star Walker says win 'not sunk in'
Australian Idol winner Stan Walker says he is still coming to terms with his new-found fame.
TVNZ's Toni ties the knot in the 'Naki
TVNZ stars converged on New Plymouth yesterday to see sports presenter Toni Street marry to longtime boyfriend Matt France.
Rugby player who assaulted pregnant partner fined
A Taranaki rugby player today had a $750 fine added to previously ordered reparation costs for choking and punching his pregnant partner.
North Island set for soaking
Parts of the North Island are set for a soaking today, with up to 140mms of rain expected to fall in some areas.