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Hawkes Bay father died trying to protect family
Shooting victim Layden Rameka was trying to shepherd his wife and children into a bedroom, when he was killed.
Accused gunman's family sorry for neighbour's death
"Our family's heart goes out to the victim's family, particularly his wife and children," the family of murder accused Wilson Apatu said today.
Windy weather set to continue
The MetService is forecasting these strong westerly winds are set to continue until Wednesday.
'I held his hand as he died', friend tells of shooting victim
Hawke's Bay gunman Wilson Apatu (above right) shot dead a neighbour and injured the victim's 8-year-old son before his arrest late last night.
Kaumatua ban fishing as whanau mourn boy
Wairoa College student died while trying to rescue his prized and expensive basketball from river.
Wellington restaurant named top eatery
Logan Brown noted for its atmosphere, menu, wine list and service.
Second rescue of tramper raises police ire
Man plucked from snow-covered ridge in the Ruahine Ranges for second time in a month 'put the lives of rescue staff at risk'.