'Persistent manipulative grooming': Man sent teen love letters from prison
Michael Cook was able to meet with the girl four times, despite being on bail.
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Rising motocross talents compete at NZ Junior Champs
The energy-sapping three-day event will be run at Flipp’s Motocross Park.
Slow down: Council wants Fast Track Bill tweaked
Councillors want the new legislation to allow for more engagement with iwi and hapū.
Bucket list horse has hobby trainer daring to dream
Retired seaman Jim Sweetensen would love to see his mare gain black-type.
Rangers capture water dragon released in reserve
The native Australian semi-aquatic lizard was considered a threat to NZ wildlife.
Dementia unit residents evacuated after fire breaks out
Two people were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.
Have you seen Gary? Police, family fear for missing Levin man
He was last seen near Horowhenua College this morning.
'Majestic goat' leads son to missing dad
Brent Harrison was tramping in the Tararua Range when he got lost and confused.
Mum confronts driver who dragged her son to death
Raynor Cribb was dragged 80m to his death under a car by a driver who knew he was there.
Search for man missing after hike north of Wellington
The missing man is believed to be a 72-year-old experienced tramper.
Where our rescue helicopter went in 2023
Dannevirke and Levin were the helicopter's most-visited locations in 2023.
'Avoid the area': Suspicious fire destroys building in Levin
Bath St is closed and the public is advised to avoid the area.
Police close Levin road as emergency incident unfolds, person seriously injured in ‘altercation’
Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Iwi win hard-fought effort to protect mauri of Lake Horowhenua
Groups 'delighted' court quashes 10-year exemption of Punahau/Lake Horowhenua.
‘There is no motive': Man's 'frenzied’ hammer killing of step-dad
'It appears the offending was shockingly out of character for you'.
Drunk, drugged driver fails in appeal after clocking 150km/h before injuring woman in crash
Winiata was jailed after the crash but appealed his sentence, claiming it was too harsh.
Skin cancer clinic hit by property deals, falling patient numbers
Owners had a home but decided at the peak of the market to buy a lifestyle block.
Police seize significant amount of cash and drugs in Whanganui
Four people have appeared in Whanganui and Levin courts on charges related to the seizure.
Police investigating ‘unexplained’ death in Levin
An increased police presence will be seen in the area around Bath St.
Hamilton man wins big at Young Plumber awards
A Hamilton apprentice has won big at industry awards.
'We built this city on sausage rolls': Levin's famed savoury treats missing from Bakels competition
Levin is famous for the width and girth of its sausage rolls.
Guilty: Driver deliberately dragged man trapped under car to his death
Raynor Cribb was dragged 84m while stuck underneath a Subaru.
‘I ain’t a murderer’: Man denies dragging death was deliberate
Raynor Cribb was dragged more than 80m underneath a car.
Passenger recalls the moment she realised man was stuck under car
Man was dragged along the road for 84m.
'Your bro's under the car': Wanted driver allegedly drove for 84m with injured man stuck under his Subaru
Raynor Cribb was dragged to his death after a high-speed chase between two cars.
‘Iconic’ Ōpiki Bridge partly collapses into river
Historian Val Burr is urging local councils to take responsibility for fixing the bridge.
Rotten rental: Tenants paid almost $68k to live in sewage and flood-damaged house
Transport agency slammed by tenancy tribunal for renting out sub-standard home to family.
Levin person seriously injured after being struck by a car
This is the third time a person has been struck by a car in the country today.
Fire crews battle to put out Horowhenua blaze
Locals on social media were concerned about gas bottles in neighbouring properties.
Waitangi Tribunal hears Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga claim
'History needs to be corrected for our Tukorehe people,' 'Aunty' Yvonne Wilson said.
Two young thieves use weapons to steal lollies
The pair robbed a dairy and tried to steal a car.
Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by car in Levin
Police were notified at 4.25pm today.
‘Teenagers and tools don’t mix’: Mother’s advice after angle grinder explodes in son’s hands
Being a teenager and not paying attention is to blame, said Tracey Bint
New motorways reduce serious injury or death by more than a third
An existing state highway north of Wellington has been labelled a 'killing field'.