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![Vulnerable man begged for his life as flatmate murdered him](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Vulnerable man begged for his life as flatmate murdered him
The 59yo victim was controlled by his killer who regularly beat the man.
![Hāwera student heading to USA](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hāwera student heading to USA
She is one of just 25 international students accepted into the prestigious university.
![Gas leak closes Taranaki roads, cordons in place](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gas leak closes Taranaki roads, cordons in place
Cordons were later lifted on several streets intersecting Union St, including High St.
![Intellectually impaired burglar has jail term slashed by almost half on appeal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Intellectually impaired burglar has jail term slashed by almost half on appeal
The High Court found the judge failed to properly account for the man's impairments.
![Vulnerable tenant suffered year of torment before fatal beating by flatmate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Vulnerable tenant suffered year of torment before fatal beating by flatmate
He ordered his victim around, sent him to his room without food, then murdered him.
![Jail term 'appropriate' for gang trio who bashed disabled man wearing red](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Jail term 'appropriate' for gang trio who bashed disabled man wearing red
The men, who took part in the attack inside a McDonald's, have failed in their appeal.
![Black Power member 'p***** off' they got the wrong man in McDonald's attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Black Power member 'p***** off' they got the wrong man in McDonald's attack
They thought he was a Mongrel Mob member. But he was a mentally impaired man wearing red.
![Outstanding mare Prowess adds glamour to Taranaki Breeders Stakes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Outstanding mare Prowess adds glamour to Taranaki Breeders Stakes
Prowess almost didn’t make it to Hawera tomorrow because she is too good.
![Why gangsters jailed for McDonald’s attack want lower sentences](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why gangsters jailed for McDonald’s attack want lower sentences
The victim was mistakenly believed to be a member of a rival gang, the Mongrel Mob.
![Wind farm backers open office in Hāwera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wind farm backers open office in Hāwera
Taranaki Offshore Partnership says it wants to keep those most affected in the loop.
!['Over my dead body': Father attacks police officers uplifting his daughter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Over my dead body': Father attacks police officers uplifting his daughter
A parenting order stated the 4-year-old was meant to be in the care of her mother.
!['A lot at stake': Whanganui MP Steph Lewis kicks off campaign](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'A lot at stake': Whanganui MP Steph Lewis kicks off campaign
“The candidates have changed, but my approach to campaigning hasn’t."
![Mentally ill man beaten, stabbed by Black Power in McDonald's for wearing red](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mentally ill man beaten, stabbed by Black Power in McDonald's for wearing red
He had no association with any gangs and was simply ordering his daily combo.
![Six gang members arrested on aggravated robbery charges, five in custody](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Six gang members arrested on aggravated robbery charges, five in custody
The Nomad gang members, aged between 19 and 40, will appear in court later this month.
![Nomad gang members in custody after arrests in Pātea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nomad gang members in custody after arrests in Pātea
The arrests were part of Operation Cobalt.
![Whanganui hit with rain and single-digit temperatures](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui hit with rain and single-digit temperatures
Temperatures got as low as 2.2C in Waiouru.
![State Highway 3 closed after serious crash in Taranaki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
State Highway 3 closed after serious crash in Taranaki
Emergency services rushed to the scene around 4.20pm.
![Māori contact centre startup on mission to help solo Mums](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Māori contact centre startup on mission to help solo Mums
Taranaki based Rohario Rangihaeata says the idea is to uplift solo Māori māmā.
![Man in court accused of shooting at police in lengthy armed stand-off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man in court accused of shooting at police in lengthy armed stand-off
The 33-year-old was arrested after a lengthy impasse with police.
![Firefighters battle house fire near Waverley](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Firefighters battle house fire near Waverley
Crews from Waverley, Pātea and Hāwera responded to the blaze.