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Papamoa car theft sparks Taranaki court case
A car stolen from an address in Papamoa was recovered by police some 270km away in Kaponga - leading to two separate prosecutions.

NZ's most dangerous public places
INTERACTIVE: Explore map of assaults, sexual assaults and robberies to see how your neighbourhood compares with the rest of the country.

Mother guilty of manslaughter
A Taranaki mother has been found guilty of the manslaughter of her six-week-old baby.

French climber spoke of love of NZ
The Frenchman who died while climbing Mt Taranaki has been described as a "gentle giant".

Manslaughter accused mother breaks down
A jury has heard how a Taranaki mother accused of smothering her baby could have had a blood alcohol level three times the legal driving limit.

Climber killed in Mt Taranaki fall named
The man who died after falling while climbing Mt Taranaki was a French national.

Nightmare recycling find
An EnviroWaste worker is undergoing testing for HIV after being stabbed through protective gloves by a used needle while pulling items off a conveyor belt.

Old Timers Day
Stratford Rugby and Sports Club held their Old Timers Day on Saturday, June 4. Here are some action shots of the CMK Premiers and Matthew & Co Senior Bs taking on Spotswood.