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Horowhenua College fire quickly controlled
The fire has caused significant damage to the school's engineering block.
“Ultimate sacrifice”: The airman who never returned home
A relative of a World War II airman wants to ensure he's never forgotten.
Police officer’s 'dangerous' arrest tactic caused death of Peter Boy Tuhi
The way the officer arrested Peter Boy Tuhi caused his death, a report says.
Kaimai Stakes at Matamata the target for Pep Torque
John Jenkins runs through the latest thoroughbred racing news
Two firefighters injured battling suspicious Levin blaze
One crew member was hospitalised after the callout to an unoccupied house.
Crash tragedy: Two dead, four injured north of Levin
The crash happened near Koputaroa at 9.45pm.
Police name Levin crash victim
Jennifer Katherine O'Neill, 81, died in a crash in Levin on Tuesday.
Truck driver 'devastated' after fatal crash with pedestrian using walking frame
The witness said the truck driver was "devastated".
One dead after two near-simultaneous mobility scooter crashes
Crashes occurred in Levin and Greytown.
Toxic smoke warning lifted following fire at Levin recycling centre
A fire broke out at a Levin recycling centre this morning, causing extensive damage.
Homicide probe: Man arrested after fatal Levin house fire
The man has been charged with murder and arson and is due to appear in court tomorrow.
Cause of fatal house fire under investigation
Police say circumstances around the fatal blaze are being investigated.
Man at centre of 30-hour siege allegedly threatened to blow up house
Alleged family estate dispute sparked a prolonged siege with armed police.
Levin man charged with arson, threatening to kill
Around 80 people were evacuated from the neighbouring properties.
Man at centre of Levin standoff in stable condition, charges being considered
He was found inside his burning home last week.
Man recovering in hospital after Levin standoff, police remain at scene
Police will remain at the scene of a siege-type incident in Levin
Levin armed siege: Man in critical condition after fire tears through house
About 80 residents have been able to finally return home.
Levin standoff: Man who sparked siege found alive after blaze doused
Videos and images seen from Bledisloe St show the home on fire.
80 people evacuated in Levin: Police in negotiations with resident
People are urged to follow all police instructions and stay away from the area.
Levin man, 73, found safe and well
Pereka may be seeking a ride to Wellington and saying that he needs to go there for work.
Tenancy spat: Senior constable asked to move out of his police-owned home
The constable had lived in the house since 2009. Police wanted it for a new officer.
Levin tornado claims reach $8.1 million
The provisional data shows there were 807 claims after the tornado.
Tornado rips through home; risk of more as wild weather lashes NZ
"It lasted 30 seconds but that 30 seconds was absolutely terrifying to say the least."
Boy racers' cars impounded following Anzac meet
Police have impounded 10 cars and plan to seize more.
Blustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZ
Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.
Levin tornado: Up to 50 homes damaged, one person injured by glass
For some, the cleanup has begun while others are hunkering down
Live: 'Hunker down' - tornado's trail of destruction: buildings damaged, roads closed; polar blast hits NZ
Levin tornado carves trail of destruction, houses damaged, trees torn up, roads closed.
Holiday road horror: One dead, one critical after two-car crash
One person has died and two others have been taken to hospital after the Levin crash.
Person seriously injured following crash in Levin
Road reopens after serious two-vehicle crash reported around 2.45pm.
Man jailed for sending hundreds of messages to ex partner
'You need to accept that the relationship is over,' judge tells abusive ex.
Large fire at commercial premises in Levin
Emergency services from around the district are rushing to help put out the fire.
Children turned into gang members by state
Paora Sweeney and Wiremu Waikari suffered appalling abuse at the hands of state carers.
'Aunty I've done something really, really bad' - Nomads prospect jailed
Nomads prospect stabbed a rival gang member in the face 15 times with a pair of scissors.