Meghan Lawrence is a reporter for the New Zealand Herald
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Measles could turn deadly: Now 991 confirmed cases
Health officials reveal the latest on the measles outbreak.
'A classic mistake': Coroner's decision called victim blaming
"We don't know if coroner's can be censured, but this one certainly needs to be."
Many massacre remembrance services cancelled following police advice
Events in Southland and Waikato have been cancelled following advice from police.
Beach tragedy: Teen on sea biscuit fatally struck by propeller
The teen was on a sea biscuit and was struck by the boat's propeller.
Broken compactor and campsites' ban on rubbish disposal exacerbate dumping
Instead of pointing at holidaymakers, Jan McEwen said the fault was of DOC and Council.
84yo Kiwi jokes about three days lost in Aussie bush
Patricia Byrne tells her tale of survival in the West Australian bush.
Grace Millane vigil unites sorrow of two fathers
Dad of murder victim Emily Longley pays respects to slain British backpacker.
Kiwi in brutal Bali jail victim of 'misunderstanding'
NZ holidaymaker struck scooter driver while trying to hail a taxi.
Six dead within 41 hours: Families destroyed after horror weekend on roads
Six people lost their lives following crashes around the country this weekend.
'I saw a little girl go under': Heroic teen saves three children in river
Teenager Jacqueline Heta's quick actions saved the lives of three drowning children.